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Sara Ruthven

Sara Ruthven

Deputy Washington Bureau Chief
Sara is the Deputy Bureau Chief for the US. Prior to joining the publication, she spent several years based in Mexico as a journalist covering Latin America.
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This image posted by President Donald Trump on September 15, 2025, shows a US military strike on a boat carrying alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean. AFP
US senators fail to block more Trump-ordered strikes on Caribbean cartels

War powers resolution states President has no legal authority to use force against boats carrying drugs

USOctober 08, 2025
The Nobel committee comprises five members appointed by the Norwegian parliament and the prize is awarded in Oslo. AP
Will Donald Trump win this year's Nobel Peace Prize?

US President has claimed 'everyone says' he deserves the award

USOctober 06, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told US media on Sunday there is much to do to win Israel-Gaza peace but 'this is the closest we've come' to success. AP
'This is the closest we've come' to getting Gaza hostages released, Rubio says

Hamas has responded favourably to US peace proposal but Secretary of State says 'a lot of work to be done'

USOctober 05, 2025
A screengrab taken from video shows a fast boat in the Caribbean before it is struck by US forces. Image: X / @SecWar
US strike kills four alleged drug traffickers in Caribbean

No US forces harmed, says Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth

USOctober 03, 2025
Pro-Palestine demonstrators at the Microsoft building in Redmond, Washington, in August. Bloomberg
Microsoft disables services to unit in Israel's Ministry of Defence

Announcement follows internal review after reports indicated technology was being used by Israeli military in Gaza

USSeptember 25, 2025
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara addresses the General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York. AFP
Al Shara declares Syria’s return to the global stage from New York

Many Syrians wore the flag in the US city and organised street dances, but the landmark trip isn’t all roses

USSeptember 24, 2025
US President Donald Trump posted a video on his Truth Social account about the US military strike on an alleged drug boat. AFP
US conducts new strike against 'narcoterrorists' in Caribbean

President Donald Trump says attack killed three people and no US troops were harmed

USSeptember 20, 2025
Mike Waltz has vowed 'to make the UN great again' after accusing it of bloated bureaucracy, anti-American bias and inefficiencies in conflict prevention. Reuters
Mike Waltz confirmed as US ambassador to the UN

Confirmation comes before UN General Assembly meeting next week

USSeptember 19, 2025
A person holds a Palestinian flag near the US Capitol during a march calling for an end to the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, on September 6. AFP
US senators introduce bill to recognise Palestine

Legislation is not expected to advance far due to overwhelming support for Israel in Congress

USSeptember 19, 2025
James Holtsnider, President Donald Trump's nominee for US ambassador to Jordan, says Amman has been key to efforts to curb 'Iranian adventurism'. Reuters
Jordan instrumental in battling Iran's influence in Middle East, nominee for US envoy says

Nominee for ambassador to India says Washington and New Delhi 'not that far apart' on tariffs

USSeptember 11, 2025
US President Donald Trump, right, with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim, in Doha, in May. Reuters
AnalysisCould the Doha strike change the direction of US-Gulf relations?

Israel's attack could prompt countries in the region to broaden security alliances

USSeptember 10, 2025
Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq more than two years ago, arrives at a hospital in Israel after she was released from captivity by Kataib Hezbollah. Reuters
Princeton academic Elizabeth Tsurkov released from captivity in Iraq, Donald Trump says

Doctoral student was kidnapped in Baghdad in March 2023

USSeptember 09, 2025
US Senator Jeanne Shaheen in Baabda, east of Beirut, as part of a delegation to Lebanon in late August. EPA
US senator hopes to see Syria sanctions lifted this year

Senator Jeanne Shaheen says there is 'an opportunity in the Middle East that we have not had in decades'

USSeptember 09, 2025
The US strike on the Venezuelan boat in a still taken from video footage. Donald Trump / Instagram
'It won't stop': Trump telegraphs more military action against drug cartels

US approach could be similar to campaign against Yemen's Houthis in Red Sea

USSeptember 04, 2025
Far-right activist Laura Loomer. Reuters
Mehdi Hasan slams Laura Loomer as far-right activist takes aim at Muslims in US government

President Donald Trump has said he listens to Loomer's recommendations

USAugust 27, 2025
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