World

Political Shifts in Global Diplomacy

Updated 2026-06-11 20:40 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Richard Marles, Australia’s defence minister, was left adrift as his UK counterpart quit hours before a scheduled visit to a naval yard. Meanwhile, the US sanctions Cuba's national oil company over alleged resource expropriation.

Coverage timeline — 3 articles

Al Jazeera

Mexico City dazzles as 2026 World Cup kicks off in style

Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium.

2026-06-11 20:12 UTC

Al Jazeera

Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces Union Cuba-Petroleo as having 'unlawfully expropriated' US resources.

2026-06-11 20:21 UTC

The Guardian

Australia news live: Richard Marles left adrift as UK counterpart quits hours before scheduled visit to naval yard

Australia’s defence minister had been due to visit a naval base in Portsmouth with British defence secretary John Healey. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4

2026-06-11 20:30 UTC