Modi’s new red lines for Pakistan | From the India Today archives

Modi’s new red lines for Pakistan | From the India Today archives

(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated May 26, 2025) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to address the nation on May 12, two days after the dramatic cessation of hostilities in India’s sixth war with Pakistan, he knew it would be a defining moment of his third term. Twenty-six … Read more

Rubio demands Syrian government forces intervene to prevent jihadist attacks

Rubio demands Syrian government forces intervene to prevent jihadist attacks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday (July 19, 2025) called on the Syrian government’s security forces to prevent jihadists from entering and “carrying out massacres” in the conflict-stricken south of the country. “If authorities in Damascus want to preserve any chance of … Read more

Video: Rubio Visits Asia in Shadow of Trump’s Tariffs

Video: Rubio Visits Asia in Shadow of Trump’s Tariffs

new video loaded: Rubio Visits Asia in Shadow of Trump’s Tariffs Recent episodes in Latest Video Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, Times Video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and … Read more

How an imposter used AI to message high-level officials as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

How an imposter used AI to message high-level officials as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

An imposter posing as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio used artificial intelligence to send convincing voice and text messages to high-level officials, including foreign ministers, a U.S. senator, and a state governor, according to a classified cable obtained by U.S. media. The messages were delivered via SMS and the encrypted app Signal, sparking a … Read more

US still wants talks with Iran on Sunday: US official

US still wants talks with Iran on Sunday: US official

The United States still hopes to hold talks Sunday with Iran, even after Israel launched a massive attack on the Islamic republic, a US official said. “We still intend to have talks Sunday,” the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The official had no further information on whether Iran had agreed to the talks. … Read more

US top diplomat Rubio speaks with Pakistan army chief, urges de-escalation

US top diplomat Rubio speaks with Pakistan army chief, urges de-escalation

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir on Friday and urged both Pakistan and India to find ways to de-escalate, a U.S. Department Of State spokesperson said. Rubio also offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts, the spokesperson said. Pakistan said it … Read more

कोर्ट का आदेश बेअसर! ट्रंप प्रशासन ने सैकड़ों अवैध प्रवासियों को अल सल्वाडोर किया डिपोर्ट

कोर्ट का आदेश बेअसर! ट्रंप प्रशासन ने सैकड़ों अवैध प्रवासियों को अल सल्वाडोर किया डिपोर्ट

अमेरिका से अवैध प्रवासियों को डिपोर्ट करने की प्रक्रिया जारी है. इस क्रम में ट्रंप प्रशासन ने सैकड़ों प्रवासियों को अल सल्वाडोर भेज दिया, जबकि एक संघीय न्यायाधीश ने इस प्रकार की निर्वासन प्रक्रिया पर अस्थायी रोक लगाने का आदेश दिया था. यह निर्वासन एक 18वीं सदी के युद्धकालीन कानून के तहत किया गया, जिसका … Read more

Mauritius welcomes prospect of Trump examining Chagos deal

Mauritius welcomes prospect of Trump examining Chagos deal

Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Chandra Ramgoolam has questioned the deal agreed by his predecessor and it is yet to be ratified. File | Photo Credit: AFP Mauritius welcomes the prospect of U.S. President Donald Trump examining a deal reached by Britain and Mauritius over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which house a U.S.-British military … Read more

Trump’s new inner circle a tricky blend of different perspectives on China

Trump’s new inner circle a tricky blend of different perspectives on China

US President Donald Trump has picked several individuals for senior positions within his administration, many of whom have significant connections to China. However, these appointees display a range of opinions regarding the approach Washington should take towards its foremost rival. Notable figures such as Marco Rubio and Elon Musk illustrate this diversity of views. On … Read more

India caucus co-chair, China baiter Michael Waltz to be Donald Trump’s NSA

India caucus co-chair, China baiter Michael Waltz to be Donald Trump’s NSA

New Delhi: US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Florida Congressman Michael Waltz, co-chair of the India caucus and a China baiter, to be his national security adviser, a development that experts said augurs well for India. As Trump continues to make appointments to his incoming administration, Florida senator Marco Rubio is reportedly likely to serve … Read more