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Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

It could be the death knell for the world's most powerful and consequential alliance.

Axios

Pope Leo’s first Easter: one year in, what do Catholics think of the new pontiff?

Some would like Leo to be more vocal on world conflict, but others say he uses his influence discreetly

The Guardian - UK

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships

The Independent UK

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Will row over Iran conflict spell the end of Nato?

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The Conversation

Rubio Warns China Actions Against Panama-Flagged Ships Raise 'Serious Concern' Over Rule of Law

The dispute comes as U.S. officials have raised concerns about Chinese influence over strategic infrastructure near the canal, which handles roughly 5% of global maritime trade

Latin Times

FBI Visits Cuba to Probe Florida Speedboat Attack as Survivors Face Terrorism Charges

The incident involved a vessel carrying 10 people that departed from Florida and approached Cuba's northern coast, resulting in five deaths

Latin Times

Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

The multinational coalition will pursue "the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools" to enable a "safe and sustained opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, said the British foreign secretary.

Euronews

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Russia Says It Will Not Abandon Cuba as Second Oil Delivery Gets Underway

Russia is preparing a second oil shipment to Cuba, a fresh sign that Moscow is stepping in as Havana struggles with a punishing fuel shortage that has triggered blackouts, transportation disruptions, and broader economic paralysis.

Latin Times

Israel’s military stretched thin by regional wars and settler violence

Amid reports of troop deployment to the West Bank to contain settler violence and warnings of manpower shortage by Israel's top general, Euronews spoke to two Israeli experts to gauge the pressure on the country's security and internal stability.

Euronews

Nato has survived some serious rifts but the Iran war shows how the US has soured on the transatlantic alliance

The US president took the opportunity of a prime-time speech to the US public on April 1 to repeat his by now-familiar criticism of America’s Nato allies for not joining the war in Iran. He told them to “build up some delayed courage. Should have done it before. Should have…

The Conversation

JD Vance thinks space aliens are ‘demons’. Who can blame him?

Of course the vice-president is obsessed with extraterrestrials – look how bad things have gotten on Earth

The Guardian - US

Austria refuses US requests to overfly its territory, citing its neutrality policy

US President Donald Trump has criticised European allies for refusing US military aircraft permission to use their airspace for operations connected to the war in Iran.

Euronews

U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez: What It Means for Washington, Caracas and Oil

The United States has removed Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez from its sanctions blacklist, marking a dramatic shift in relations between Washington and Caracas, but what does it mean in practical terms?

Latin Times

Trump Says U.S. Will Leave Iran 'Pretty Quickly' But Come Back To Do 'Spot Hits' If Needed

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will leave Iran "pretty quickly" but come back to do "spot hits" if needed as he faces mounting pressure to end the war.

International Business Times

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Chuck Schumer Mocks Marco Rubio Over Sponsoring Of Bill Preventing Presidents From Leaving NATO Without Senate Approval

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer mocked Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the fact that in 2023 he cosponsored a bill to prevent presidents from leaving NATO with Senate approval, highlighting the contrast with Donald Trump's bashing of the transatlantic alliance.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Ukraine’s perilous spring: Europe’s steadfast support is more vital than ever

Editorial: As the world’s attention is drawn to the Middle East, Donald Trump’s assault on Iran has had damaging knock-on consequences for Kyiv

Latin Times

Laura Loomer Changes Tune on Venezuela's Machado, Urges 'Immediate Free Elections' After Rubio Meeting

Loomer's remarks came in response to a post by the Venezuelan opposition leader, who described her meeting with Rubio as an "excellent" step forward

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from Nato

The president, a longtime critic of Nato, has stepped up his rhetoric after allies refused to join the US-Israel war on Iran

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Latin Times

Rubio Points to Free Elections as End Goal for Venezuela Amid Renewed Calls for Patience: 'That Point Has to Come'

The Secretary of State said the country is now in a recovery phase, pointing to domestic economic improvements and benefits for the United States through oil exports

International Business Times UK

Vance vs Rubio: Iran Clash Reveals GOP's 2028 Divisions—'Different Casts of Mind,' Says Experts

Explore the contrasting perspectives of Marco Rubio and JD Vance on the Iran conflict and its implications for the Republican Party's future.

The Independent UK

‘We depend very little on it’: Rubio non-committal on US helping reopen Strait of Hormuz

Marco Rubio has said that the US is not concerned about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally accounts for around a fifth of the world’s oil trade.

International Business Times

Cuban Foreign Minister Slams Marco Rubio Over Claim That U.S. Has Not Taken 'Punitive Action' Against The Island

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez slammed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his claim that the Trump administration has not taken any "punitive action" against the island.

International Business Times

Ruben Gallego Takes Aim At Marco Rubio Over Threat To Leave NATO: 'No Right To Take Us Out Of It'

Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego took aim at Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration's intention to potentially leave NATO.

Euronews

US to reconsider relations with NATO over Iran, Rubio warns echoing Trump threat

The United States is reassessing its role in NATO citing disappointment with European allies. EU leaders have stressed they will help in the Strait of Hormuz once hot phase of war is over, but insist NATO is a defensive alliance.

Euronews

Trump considers pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would host a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been crippled by the Iran war.

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