Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged the United States to help bring an immediate end to the conflict in Syria. He spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call on Saturday. A source from the Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed the details of the conversation. Fidan said Turkiye supports the US’s […]
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Rubio warns Israeli strikes could derail Syria peace efforts
The United States has expressed serious concern over recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s military headquarters. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the violence is damaging efforts to bring peace and stability to Syria. The strikes come after clashes in Sweida, a southern city with a large Druze population, which Israel cited […]
Rubio and Wang signal hope in strained US-China ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a “positive” meeting in Malaysia on Friday. It marked their first face-to-face discussion since President Trump returned to office. The talks happened during the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, where both sides showed interest in easing tensions. Though no deals were made, […]
Ceasefire hope grows: US optimistic as Hamas-Israel talks progress
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he feels “hopeful” about a ceasefire in Gaza. He shared this during a press talk at the ASEAN meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Rubio said Israel and Hamas seem closer to agreeing than they’ve been in recent times. Talks resumed on Sunday, with both sides sitting in separate rooms […]
Fake ‘Marco Rubio’ uses AI to deceive world leaders and US officials
A fraudster used advanced AI to impersonate US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He contacted important foreign ministers, a US governor, and a congressman. The fake messages perfectly copied Rubio’s voice and writing style using AI software, making them hard to detect. The US State Department revealed in a cable that the scam started in […]
Rubio heads to Malaysia for first Indo-Pacific visit as US eyes stronger ASEAN ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Malaysia this week to attend a high-level ASEAN meeting, marking his first official visit to the Indo-Pacific region. The trip, scheduled for July 8 to 12, aims to strengthen America’s partnerships with Southeast Asian nations amid shifting global dynamics. Rubio is set to join ministers from […]
Rubio heads to Asia in first visit, ASEAN talks set to focus on trade
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to make his first official visit to Asia this week, where he will attend a high-level ASEAN meeting in Malaysia from July 8 to 12, the State Department announced Monday. The visit underscores Washington’s efforts to strengthen strategic and trade ties with Southeast Asia as part of […]
Pakistan, US join hands to support lasting peace in middle east
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have agreed to work closely to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. The understanding came during a cordial phone call between the two leaders on Thursday. PM Shehbaz appreciated the bold leadership of President Donald Trump in successfully negotiating a […]
PM Shehbaz, US secretary discuss peaceful solution to Iran-Israel crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on a phone call. He stressed the need for a peaceful solution to the growing tension between Iran and Israel. Shehbaz said Pakistan is ready to support any peace efforts in the Middle East. He also sent his best wishes to President Donald […]
US urges India to ease tensions with Pakistan in call between top diplomats
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, urging cooperation with Pakistan to de-escalate regional tensions. The conversation comes amid rising hostilities following the Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir. Rubio expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the incident and reiterated the United States’ commitment […]