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Sen. Rick Scott, a Florida Republican, argued in an opinion essay that the United States should pursue a decisive outcome in its conflict with Iran, with the central aim of preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Former officials from the Biden administration have revived National Security Action to shape Democratic foreign policy ahead of 2028. The effort has sparked frustration among some party members who question the return of the same figures.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Chinese special envoy Zhai Jun in Cairo on Tuesday to coordinate on regional stability, warning that military escalations and “unjustified” Iranian attacks could slide the Middle East into “total chaos.” Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s full solidarity with Gulf states and Jordan, stating that any violation of Arab sovereignty constitutes a direct threat to Egyptian and Arab national security. The meeting focused on de-escalating tensions and prioritising diplomatic dialogue.

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Brazil, Mexico and Colombia issued a joint statement on Friday, March 13, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East conflict and the resumption of diplomatic negotiations. The note follows attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28, which escalated regional tensions. The countries expressed willingness to support peace initiatives.

A former senior US official said working closely with like-minded countries remains the most effective strategy to counter an increasingly powerful China, in marked contrast to the policies of US President Donald Trump. He admitted that the Joe Biden administration made some key mistakes that undercut its own effectiveness.

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U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced sharp criticism for her responses during panels at the Munich Security Conference last week, including a prolonged pause before addressing U.S. policy on Taiwan amid Chinese aggression. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly mocked her performance, while she defended her appearance to The New York Times as a warning on global right-wing populism rather than a presidential audition. Despite viral backlash, some attendees in Germany responded positively to her comments.