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Rubio Tries to Put U. S. -India Relations Back on Solid Ground
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (1034+ words) Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Friday for his first official visit there, and the trip carries more than ceremonial value. Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The…...
On First Official India Trip, Rubio Tries to Halt a Trust Deficit between Washington and Delhi
16+ hour, 58+ min ago (725+ words) AIJAZ HUSSAIN and SHONAL GANGULY Sunday, 24 May 2026 03: 00 AM EDT Rubio's visit comes during an economic and diplomatic downturn between the United States and India, strained largely by U. S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies that raised duties on several Indian exports. Rubio…...
"Striking the head with a baton is generally categorized as a potentially lethal use of force. In the use-of-force continuum, lethal force is the highest level. Strikes to the skull with a baton are lethal." (J6, 1 min video, Grok's response)
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (498+ words) ransomnote: Full video at link Striking the head with a baton is generally categorized as a potentially lethal use of force. In the use-of-force continuum, lethal force is the highest level. Strikes to the skull with a baton are lethal....
Rubio Arrives in India Ahead of Quad Talks as US Tries to Reset Strained Ties
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (278+ words) Friday, 22 May 2026 11: 00 PM EDT The visit comes as Washington seeks to stabilize relations with India after ties soured over President Donald Trump's tariff policies, which raised duties on several Indian exports. Much of Rubio's four-day visit, however, will focus on…...
Rubio's trip to India signals US need to repair ties
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (816+ words) By Michael Martina, David Brunnstrom, Simon Lewis and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) " U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in India on Saturday on a mission to shore up a partnership battered by President Donald Trump's tariffs and Washington's renewed…...
New Zealand unveils defence boost for fleet and drones
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (181+ words) WELLINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) " New Zealand's government has allocated NZ$1. 58 billion ($924. 62 million) "in new defence funding in its 2026 budget, with a strong "focus on maritime security, including drone systems "and fleet renewal, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Saturday. " The "budget…...
Leftists Denounce Introduction of National Anthem to Council Proceedings " "Embarrassment!
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US, Japan, Australia, India to have "Quad" top diplomats" meeting in Delhi, Japan says
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (139+ words) TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - The U. S. , Japan, Australia "and India "will hold a meeting of foreign ministers of the 'Quad' "grouping "in "New Delhi on "May 26, Japan's foreign ministry said on Friday. Japan's "top diplomat Toshimitsu Motegi will "visit "I. .. TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters)…...
Daily Briefing May 21 " Royal Commission: Antisemitism soars across Australia
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (17+ words) Nomi Kaltmann weighs in from Melbourne on Australia's emotional, ongoing Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion...
David Brat Outlines Top Priorities at Senate Confirmation Hearing for US Ambassador to Australia
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (477+ words) At SSBCrack News, our dedicated editorial team brings you the latest and most reliable updates on Defence, Geopolitics, Military Affairs, Science, and Technology. Driven by a passion for national security and strategic awareness, the SSBCrack News Desk delivers fact-checked, timely,…...