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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes US entry privileges for senior Iranian officials and their families, citing human rights abuses.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.
A rescuer uses his phone at an impact site following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, in Holon, Tel Aviv, Israel June 19, 2025.

Iran's Shamkhani warns of ‘immediate, unprecedented’ attack on Tel Aviv in event of US strikes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "U.S. Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, January 28, 2026.

Rubio says territorial issue over Donetsk yet to be bridged between Russia, Ukraine

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (C) inspects a guard of honour during the Army Day celebrations, marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of Iraqi army, at Military College in Baghdad on January 6, 2026.

US urges Iraq to limit Iranian influence as new government forms


US to complete transfer of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq in coming days, official says

The US military is transferring up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from Syrian prisons to Iraq, focusing on high-risk fighters amid growing security concerns following recent prison escapes.

Children and women, relatives of suspected Islamic State jihadists, walk inside Al-Hol camp in the desert region of Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on January 21, 2026; illustrative.

As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis

The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.

Palestinians stand near the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 17, 2026

Israel's cabinet members blame Jared Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board

Ministers said Kushner “derailed” Israel’s 2020 sovereignty declaration and continues to pose obstacles because of close political and economic links with Arab leaders.

Jared Kushner looks on, as US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks in Hostages square, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 11, 2025

‘We embrace peace’: Gaza’s technocratic committee announces NCAG’s mission statement

Under the guidance of the US President Donald Trump-appointed Board of Peace, NCAG leader Ali Shaath promised to build the foundations for the Gaza Strip to have a prosperous future.

DR. ALI Shaath, leader of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, signs the NCAG Mission Statement.

Donald Trump sets $1 billion price tag for permanent seats on Gaza Board of Peace - report

Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Gaza Board of Peace.

Palestinians walk along a street flooded by rainwater in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 13, 2026.

Trump may tariff countries not supporting Greenland plan, Greenland FM in tears over 'pressure'

Modest European deployments, meant to help Denmark prepare for military exercises, sent a strong message of support for Greenland's sovereignty.

Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt (L) and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen (R) arrive for a meeting with members of the Senate Arctic Caucus in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on January 14, 2026 in Washington.

Australia, Sweden arrests show Iran's long arm of terror against Israelis, Jews in West - analysis

Arrests in Iraq reveal an alliance: Iran is outsourcing its jihad, hiring biker gangs and drug lords to target Israelis, Jews, and dissidents across the West.

Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Marco Rubio discuss possible US intervention in Iran amid protests - report

Israel is on high alert for the possibility of any US intervention in Iran as authorities there confront the biggest anti-government protests in years.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Trump administration denies Gabbard was excluded from planning Venezuela operation - WSJ

The administration had begun leaving Gabbard out of plans regarding Venezuela last summer, WSJ reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. 

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC on December 2, 2025.

US to withdraw from 66 international organizations deemed 'contrary to US interests'

The list included 31 UN organizations and 35 non-UN organizations, all deemed “contrary to the interests of the United States to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide support to.” 

 US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2025.