The big question on Ukraine: is Trump ready to push Putin into peace? Russian leader’s antagonism to Zelenskyy and lack of interest in a ceasefire leaves colossal task for US The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2025
Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’ US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2025
Far-Right Group Claiming To Be Behind Arrest of Palestinian US Resident Has 'Thousands of Names' on 'Deportation List' Betar U.S. said it has provided a "deportation list" to key members of the Trump administration in its efforts to deport any students or faculty members in academia that show support for Palestine, including "naturalized citizens." Latin Times · Mar 15, 2025
Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors? Cuban medical missions provide crucial support to several Caribbean healthcare systems, especially in times of crisis. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2025
South Africa committed to US ties after ‘regrettable’ expulsion of envoy US State Secretary Marco Rubio has accused South Africa’s ambassador of hating the US and President Trump. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2025
South African ambassador expelled from US called a ‘race-baiting politician’ by Marco Rubio Ebrahim Rasool had previously served as the ambassador from 2010 to 2015 The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025
US sanctions Thailand’s officials over deportation of Uighurs to China Thailand defends last month’s decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2025
US expels South African ambassador, saying he 'hates' Trump The US decision to expel South Africa's ambassador was "regrettable," the office of the South African president said Saturday, after Washington's top diplomat accused the envoy of hating America and President Donald Trump. Radio France Internationale · Mar 15, 2025
US Expels South African Ambassador, Saying He 'Hates' Trump The US decision to expel South Africa's ambassador was "regrettable," the office of the South African president said Saturday, after Washington's top diplomat accused the envoy of hating America and President Donald Trump. International Business Times · Mar 15, 2025
DOGE approval ratings tank with nearly 60% of Americans unhappy, poll finds It’s been just seven weeks since Donald Trump moved to the White House, and voters’ disapproval of Elon Musk’s work and for Donald Trump is climbing, according to a new survey The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
US expels South African ambassador after remarks on Trump The US administration’s latest move against South Africa is ‘regrettable’, says the country’s presidency. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2025
Marco Rubio declares South African ambassador to US persona non grata after Trump criticism Declaration comes after Trump administration cut off aid to South Africa The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by US A top U.S. Justice Department official says the department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
Marco Rubio Receiving Tiny Red Carpet Upon Arrival in Canada Has Users Losing It: 'More Than He Deserves' Canada welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday with a tiny red carpet—a gesture speculated to be a subtle and hilarious dig. Latin Times · Mar 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 State Department imposes sanctions on Thai officials after Uyghur men are deported to China The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions on an unknown number of current and former Thai officials for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghur men to China despite worries that they could be jailed or even face death there
Latin Times · Mar 14, 2025 Marco Rubio Recognizes Mexico Has Taken 'Unprecedented Steps' To Address Unlawful Migration And Cartel Violence Marco Rubio commended Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for taking "very strong measures" to tackle cartels
Salon · Mar 14, 2025 Lawyers: Khalil arrest was "retaliatory" Khalil's attorneys allege that he heard an agent during his arrest say, "the White House is requesting an update"
International Business Times · Mar 14, 2025 United G7 Warns Russia To Back Ukraine Truce The Group of Seven powers Friday warned Russia of new sanctions unless it accepts a ceasefire with Ukraine, in a forceful show of unity after President Donald Trump rattled the club of democracies.
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 White House asked for update after ‘retaliatory’ arrest of Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil, his lawyers say Attorneys argue Trump administration violated Khalil’s First Amendment rights by retaliating against constitutionally protected speech
The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025 Pro-Israel group says it has ‘deportation list’ and has sent ‘thousands’ of names to Trump officials Betar US is among far-right groups supporting Trump effort to deport students involved in pro-Palestinian protests
The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025 Mahmoud Khalil ‘felt as though he was being kidnapped’, lawyers say Lawyers demand in updated lawsuit that Columbia University graduate be released from custody
The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025 Why was Mahmoud Khalil arrested and why is it such a big deal? The Palestinian activist’s arrest has sent shockwaves through US civil society. Here’s what you need to know
Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025 Trump Administration Exploring Ways To Increase Military Presence In Panama As It Seeks to 'Reclaim' Canal The White House has instructed the U.S. military to draft options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama
Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025 Protesters Storm Trump Tower Demanding Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student Be Freed: 'Come For One, Face Us All' Jewish Voice for Peace members are protesting the decision to detain and seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine protester
LiveScience · Mar 13, 2025 'It is a dangerous strategy, and one for which we all may pay dearly': Dismantling USAID leaves the US more exposed to pandemics than ever The foreign aid program has been one of the country's best defenses against emerging infectious diseases. Without it, we are more vulnerable to a pandemic than ever.