A proposed visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India next month is drawing attention as it comes amid growing strains in bilateral relations between Washington and New Delhi. Read More: Rubio heads to Asia in first visit, ASEAN talks set to focus on trade The visit, expected in May, is likely to focus on […]
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US expects Iran conflict to end within weeks
DUBAI/WASHINGTON/PARIS — The United States (US) expects its ongoing military operations against Iran to conclude within weeks rather than months, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, signalling a potential near-term end to the escalating conflict. Read More: Trump seeks to end Iran conflict within six weeks Speaking after meetings with G7 counterparts in France, Rubio stated […]
Rubio says Ukraine “not America’s war” at G7 meeting on Iran, Russia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in France for a high-stakes gathering of Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers, as tensions over global conflicts and energy security dominated the agenda. The meeting marked the first in-person session since President Donald Trump publicly urged allies to take a firmer stance on Iran. Read More: Putin […]
US warns Afghanistan over detention of American citizens
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday censured Afghanistan over its detention of American citizens, warning that Kabul could face restrictions on travel for US passport holders. In a statement, Rubio announced that he was designating the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention,” calling for the immediate release of […]
Deadly shootout between Cuban forces and US registered speedboat raises tensions
Cuban border forces shot dead four people after a Florida registered speedboat entered Cuban territorial waters and became involved in an armed confrontation near Falcones Cay, according to Cuban authorities. The incident, which also left six people injured, has sparked concern and prompted investigations by both Cuba and the US. Read More: Deadly sea confrontation […]
US boosts military presence as Iran tensions escalate: Rubio
Marco Rubio delivered a rare classified briefing at the White House on Tuesday to senior members of Congress amid rising tensions with Iran and a major US military buildup in the Middle East. The briefing was attended by the so-called “Gang of Eight,” a select bipartisan group that includes top House and Senate leaders and […]
Rubio backs Orban for fifth term, highlights US ties
BUDAPEST: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday expressed strong support for Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary’s April elections, emphasizing the close personal relationship between Orban and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Rubio’s remarks came during a visit to Budapest focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation. Read More: Rubio vows strong US-Europe bond as China warns […]
China and US pledge to stabilize ties at Munich meeting
ISTANBUL – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, agreeing to strengthen dialogue and promote the stable development of China U.S. relations. Read More: US counters China with Bangladesh defence pitch Wang highlighted that Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald […]
Rubio meets China’s top diplomat in Munich
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. The meeting matters as it signals warming U.S.-China relations ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned April visit to China. The encounter affects bilateral diplomacy, trade discussions, and regional security planning between Washington and Beijing. This marks […]
Merz aims to strengthen U.S.-Europe ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. These meetings will take place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, a German official said Tuesday. Merz plans to use the forum to outline Germany’s foreign policy amid global power tensions. […]