NATO member states will sign defense contracts totaling tens of billions of dollars at the summit in Ankara on July 7-8. Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that new contracts with European and North American companies will be announced, alongside investments in key technologies to address current and future security demands.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that under the "NATO 3.0" concept, the US will grant EU countries more responsibility in Europe and Ukraine, leading to a "stronger European-led NATO" with fairer burden-sharing.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov stated that Moscow has not received an adequate response from the UN regarding its appeals concerning Kiev's strike on a college in Starobelsk, which killed 21 people on May 22.
DHS Secretary Markywayne Mullin admitted to lawmakers that his predecessor, Kristi Noem, "maybe" didn't complete "due diligence" on $1 billion worth of warehouse purchases intended for immigration detention centers, acknowledging some locations are unfeasible and faced legal challenges.
California's proposed billionaire tax, a one-time 5% levy on residents worth over $1bn, is certified for the November ballot despite Governor Newsom's opposition. Backed by SEIU-UHW for social programs, it faces strong opposition from tech billionaires and some unions, who argue it's short-sighted and could drive wealth out of the state.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov stated that the UN lacks the potential to mediate the Ukrainian conflict. He cited the behavior of the UN Secretariat and Secretary-General as reasons for this lack of authority and credibility.
Marco Rubio dismissed claims that Donald Trump dozes off during meetings, calling them 'absurd'. He defended Trump's cognitive and physical health, citing his active schedule. Polls show public doubt about Trump's fitness.
Marco Rubio's odds of becoming the 2028 GOP nominee have surged, surpassing JD Vance on some prediction markets. Vance's chances have fallen, partly due to doubts from Donald Trump and Rubio's increased visibility in foreign policy events.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian PM Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss regional peace, security, and the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Iran war. The visit aims to reshape economic ties, with the US keen to sell energy products to India.
Spain is launching a program to legalize around 550,000 undocumented workers to address labor shortages and stimulate economic growth, drawing criticism from far-right groups but supported by the government as a way to boost the workforce.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have renewed threats of military intervention in Cuba, following criminal charges against former leader Raúl Castro. Rubio stated that while peaceful resolution is preferred, the US cannot guarantee a diplomatic outcome and may take "whatever it takes" to protect national interests.
The secretary of state's meeting with Giorgia Meloni came amid rising tensions between Rome and Washington in recent weeks.
According to the Secretary of State, Washington still believes that modern Cuba poses a threat to US national security in the region
Few people have been better positioned to dominate U.S. foreign and national security policy, yet the secretary of state appears to be receding in both his jobs.
The secretary of State managed to smooth things over with the Catholic leader following weeks of attacks from President Trump.
The secretary of state was seeking to mend fences after US President Donald Trump's social media broadsides against the pope for his opposition to the Iran war.
Speaking to POLITICO, the secretary general of the Council of Europe said it was the U.K.’s choice whether it wanted to stay in the treaty or not.
Two Sudanese asylum seekers, including a 16-year-old girl and a woman in her 20s, have died after their boat ran aground on a French beach near Boulogne. Approximately 82 people were on board the dinghy, which suffered engine failure and began drifting. Three survivors are in critical condition with burns from a mix of engine fuel and sea water, while 14 others sustained injuries. The incident brings the Channel crossing death toll to at least eight this year and raises questions about the UK-France £662m deal to stop small boat crossings.
The secretary of the second-largest department says she has been trying to reduce headcount by natural attrition, but that further job cuts are needed by the end of the financial year to fit within the department's budget.
An opinion piece supporting Hong Kong's new two-tier civil service accountability system, which grants the Public Service Commission powers to investigate systemic management problems. The author praises Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan's initiative to end the culture of buck-passing, citing recent scandals including the bottled water procurement controversy, seat belt fiasco, and Tai Po fire tragedy.
Tensions are rising in the Middle East as shaky ceasefire agreements between the U.S., Israel and Iran, and Lebanon and Israel, are tested. And, the Secretary of the Navy is out of the role.
Hong Kong's justice secretary has applied to take control of media tycoon Jimmy Lai's assets, seeking to seize 62 personal and corporate bank accounts holding HK$56.5 million and shares in 17 companies. The application includes Next Digital, the parent company of defunct Apple Daily, in which Lai holds a 71.26% stake. Shares in two companies could be worth HK$71.4 million.
