A major meeting to resolve the Ukraine war faces a setback as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancels attendance, raising concerns over US-Kyiv relations and the future of occupied territories.
In a dramatic prisoner swap, Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina is freed after being wrongfully detained for over a year. The exchange took place in Abu Dhabi, with US Secretary of State confirming her return home.
The US has revoked visas for South Sudanese passport holders after the nation refused to accept its repatriated citizens. Amid fears of renewed civil war, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes the need for timely acceptance of deportees.
In a surprising diplomatic move, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared South Africa's ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata, citing his anti-American sentiments. This decision highlights the deteriorating relations between the two nations, exacerbated by contentious land policies and political rhetoric.
In a significant development, Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, pending acceptance by Moscow. US Secretary of State Rubio emphasizes the urgency for peace talks, marking a potential shift in diplomatic relations.
