The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani today on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Secretary Rubio underscored the importance of the strong and enduring U.S.-Italy partnership. The Secretary and Foreign Minister Tajani discussed the need to increase burden sharing among all NATO Allies and end the Russia-Ukraine war. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to tackling a range of global challenges, including balancing trade relationships, countering authoritarianism in Venezuela, and stabilizing the situation in the Middle East. Source_link
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The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security G7 members reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty and independence. They welcomed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire, and in particular the meeting on March 11 between the U.S. and Ukraine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. G7 members applauded Ukraine’s commitment to an immediate ceasefire, which…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced senior political appointees who will help Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer execute President Donald Trump’s mission of putting American workers and retirees first.Bureau of International Labor AffairsJohn Clark will serve as policy advisor to the Bureau of International Labor Affairs. Most recently, he worked on trade, transportation, and China policy matters at a Washington, D.C.-based industry association. Clark is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law and Florida State University. Employment and Training AdministrationAmy Simon will serve as principal deputy assistant secretary of the Employment and…
SECRETARY RUBIO: All right, who’s got a question? QUESTION: I do. SECRETARY RUBIO: I knew you would have a question. QUESTION: So – Michael Gordon, Wall Street Journal. Sir, the Russians are still making gains on the battlefield. There’s been no public response to the developments in Jeddah. Are you concerned they’re playing for time? Have you had any contact with them? What’s been their response officially and are they willing to accept the ceasefire unconditionally? SECRETARY RUBIO: Well, I mean, we don’t know the answer to the last question. That’s what we want to know, whether they’re prepared to do…
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, and during this Jubilee Holy Year, I extend my best wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis on the twelfth anniversary of his election. The United States values its enduring relationship with the Holy See, which is grounded in our shared commitment to advance peace across the globe, promote interreligious dialogue, and protect religious freedom. On this Jubilee, with its message of hope and unity, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a peaceful celebration. Source_link
WASHINGTON – Lori Chavez-DeRemer was sworn in as the 30th U.S. Secretary of Labor today after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan vote of 67-32.“I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity to continue serving my country, and I’ll work tirelessly to help President Trump put the American Worker First. This administration has a clear mandate to renew the American Dream for hardworking men and women across the country. As a small businesswoman and the daughter of a Teamster, I will act on my experience and work with business and labor to support good-paying jobs, grow our economy, and…
“Civilians [are] paying the highest price, shelling, airstrikes [are] continuing unabated, killing and injuring civilians, damaging and destroying critical infrastructure, including hospitals,” said Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher.“An epidemic of sexual violence rages,” he warned, adding that children are being killed and injured, amid reports of intensifying fighting in South Kordofan in recent weeks – “another state in which famine conditions have recently been confirmed”. Speaking in Geneva, Mr. Fletcher explained that the UN 2025 humanitarian and refugee response plans for Sudan aim to assist nearly 26 million people inside the country and across the region who face a desperate situation.After nearly two years of…
SECRETARY RUBIO: Well, as has been clear from his first day as President, even as a candidate, President Trump is a President who wants to be a President of peace. His goal in this entire process has been to bring about an end to this war. It’s a terrible war, a costly war, a bloody war, and his number one interest is ending this war once and for all. Today we’ve made an offer that the Ukrainians have accepted, which is to enter into a ceasefire and into immediate negotiations to end this conflict in a way that’s enduring and sustainable…
Today, young people took the stage in shaping the future of cities and Europe. 30 students, aged from 16 to 30, have joined EU Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva in Warsaw, Poland, to share their vision on urban transformation and their role in driving change. The discussions explored how the EU can support more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive cities that meet the needs of future generations.Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation said: “Today’s dialogue showed that Europe’s youth is ready to act. Your ideas on sustainable cities, digital innovation, and inclusion matter—and they will feed into…
Maria Luís Albuquerque, EU Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, hosted a group of 15 young Europeans on 4 March, under the Youth Policy Dialogue initiative, for a conversation on the future of finance. The participants, who came from across the EU, and a variety of backgrounds, were the winners of a video competition. The event provided a platform for them to voice their ideas and concerns. It also gave Commissioner Albuquerque the opportunity to discuss the proposals and ideas presented by the participants in an immediate and face‑to‑face environment. The first block of the discussion focused on saving, investing, and financial…