Foreign Affairs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the United States will continue to take direct action against Venezuela-based cartels.

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin were caught on a hot mic discussing organ transplants and immortality, prompting ethical concerns and criticism.

President Trump accused Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un of “conspiring against the United States” during a high-profile military parade held September 3 in Beijing.

France warns of global “brutalization” as President Trump renews interest in Greenland, with French leaders defending against U.S. coercion.

Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro warned on September 2, 2025, that any U.S. military attack on his country would trigger an immediate "armed struggle."

Treasury Secretary Bessent warns all options are on the table as President Trump’s administration considers new sanctions against Russia.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned that he would declare a "republic in arms" if the United States took action against his country.

Australia will pay the Pacific island nation of Nauru to permanently resettle foreign-born criminals who cannot be deported or imprisoned indefinitely, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Monday. The deal follows a 2023 High Court ruling that struck down Australia’s practice of holding such individuals in indefinite immigration detention.

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a sweeping proposal to take control of Gaza for a decade, relocate much of its population, and rebuild the enclave into a high-tech hub. The plan, outlined in a 38-page prospectus obtained by The Washington Post, envisions both voluntary departures and temporary relocation of Gaza’s more than 2 million residents.

Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker pledges U.S.–Taiwan joint weapons production, including drone co-development.