The US conducted overnight airstrikes in Yemen, targeting the capital Sanaa and other areas, resulting in numerous casualties. President Trump has vowed to use overwhelming force against the Iran-backed Houthis, who have been attacking international ships in the Red Sea in solidarity with Gaza. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the strikes will continue until the militants are no longer capable of attacking ships. The Houthis, who have previously targeted the US Navy and commercial shipping, have not carried out any attacks since the ceasefire in Gaza began in January.
During a tumultuous meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump revealed his true intentions of prioritizing a relationship with Russia over honoring the United States' alliance with Ukraine. As Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed Trump's disdain for Ukraine, it became clear that the longstanding partnership between the two countries was now shattered. While the ostensible reason for the visit was to discuss a potential mineral deal, it was evident that Trump's ultimate goal was to normalize relations with Russia and potentially discard Ukraine as an obstacle. Despite global shock and outcry, Trump and his administration remain undeterred in their pursuit of a "triangular relationship" with Russia and China.
In a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concerns about the increasing delays faced by Indian citizens in obtaining US visas. Jaishankar highlighted the impact of these delays on business, tourism, and people-to-people interactions, stressing the need for urgent attention to the issue. He also mentioned the strong trust between India and the US, and the desire to further strengthen the bilateral relationship and cooperate on regional and global issues, including the Quad.
In his first bilateral meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, newly-appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed the Trump administration's commitment to advancing economic ties and addressing concerns related to irregular migration with India. The meeting between the top diplomats took place following a Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, where representatives from Australia, India, Japan, and the US discussed regional and global issues. Both sides affirmed the strong partnership between India and the US and exchanged views on various topics.
Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is pushing for permanent daylight saving time with the Sunshine Protection Act. In anticipation of the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 3, the senator is urging people to "lock the clock" and remember to set clocks back one hour on Saturday, Nov. 2. Rubio believes this change will benefit not only our health and safety, but also our economy. In addition to changing clocks, this is also a good time to change the batteries in smoke detectors.