Also known as: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio · Secretary of State Marco Rubio · Secretary Rubio
US Secretary of State who met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila in July 2026 to discuss the Ukraine war.
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Marco Rubio in Gulf to reassure allies hit hard by Mideast war By AFP June 23, 2026 11:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the US Hostage and Wrongful De …
Marco Rubio in Gulf to reassure allies hit hard by Mideast warThe Standard
… Our main focus is to put scrutiny on the words of the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statement that the Laikipia facility is only intended to serve Americans and not Kenyans who may be infected by the deadly virus. …
Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is neededCitizen Digital
… Also on Friday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that a comprehensive ceasefire was needed in order for talks with Israel to progress. …
Lebanon state media says five dead in fresh Israeli strikes on southThe Standard
… In a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stressed "the need for Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory to cease", his office said. …
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over ceasefire violationsCitizen Digital
… The US president was not at the game, and is instead was represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. …
World Cup struggles to ignite US excitementCitizen Digital
… US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the opening match. President Donald Trump has said that he would be present at other games in the tournament, without specifying which ones. …
USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994Citizen Digital
… "Today, I am designating Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company Union Cuba-Petroleo (CUPET), key assets of which were unlawfully expropriated from American owners years ago," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. …
US imposes sanctions on Cuban state-owned oil companyCitizen Digital
… ignited a storm, triggered street protests, a High Court injunction, a doctors' union ultimatum, and questions that neither the governments in Nairobi and Washington have been able to satisfactorily answer: “Why Kenya?” The decision announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
Ebola: Ready or just greedy? Politicians say Kenya is ready, doctors warn we are notCitizen Digital
… President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters while Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio look on, as they attend a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 9, 2026. …
Trump urges more 'surgical' strikes against Hezbollah: NBCCitizen Digital
… have been issued." Without directly addressing the matter of those whose visas were refused, the official added: "We will not allow the Iranian team to abuse this system to sneak terrorists into the United States under false pretenses." In April, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row ragesPresident Trump announced that the United States and Israel have agreed to hold off on new strikes against Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Trump said the conditions include the immediate opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
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President Trump announced that the United States and Israel have agreed to hold off on new strikes against Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Trump said the conditions include the immediate opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House on Tuesday for talks with Donald Trump to seek US support against Russia. The visit comes as Kyiv and Moscow escalate long-range strikes and diplomatic efforts remain stalled more than four years into Russia's full-scale invasion.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
A US–Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear agreement has sparked concerns over proliferation risks, as US media reported the deal would allow technology exports without the usual safeguards preventing military use. The agreement has not been approved by Congress and Saudi Arabia has not responded to US conditions including normalisation with Israel.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear program agreement, but President Trump announced hours later that approval is conditional on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords—which would require normalizing relations with Israel, a position Saudi Arabia says it will not accept as a precondition.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation. The deals were signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit to discuss the Ukraine war and US-Russia relations, with both officials expressing openness to dialogue despite stalled peace efforts.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
ASEAN foreign ministers called for freedom of navigation in international straits, including the Strait of Hormuz, as they concluded meetings overshadowed by the US-Iran war. The regional bloc's joint communique emphasized self-restraint in the Middle East conflict, which has caused energy shortages and price spikes throughout Southeast Asia.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Visiting American activist Ayo Kimathi urged Kenya and other African nations to reject Washington's America First Global Health Strategy, claiming it is part of a wider agenda to depopulate the Global South and describing it as one of the greatest threats to African survival in the 21st century.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a Cuban dissident artist designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, flew to the United States on Saturday after completing a five-year prison sentence for insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing public order. He arrived in Miami as Washington pressed Havana to release more than 700 political prisoners.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Philippines to meet with Southeast Asian counterparts at an ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila. The trip aims to advance US priorities for a "free and open Indo-Pacific" amid tensions in the Middle East and US concerns about China's alleged election interference.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US announced a 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, effective July 22, citing unfair trade practices; Brazil condemned the move Thursday and promised reciprocal measures. Some products including beef, coffee, and certain aircraft parts are exempted.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has announced a 25 percent tariff on various imports from Brazil, effective July 22, following a year-long investigation into policies it says harm US commerce. Brazil has condemned the measure and promised reciprocal action, with President Lula's office noting that most US imports already enter Brazil duty-free.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Trump administration announced a sweeping campaign against the ICC, accusing it of posing "an intolerable threat to US sovereignty" and vowing to pressure other countries to withdraw from the court and cut financial support. The campaign aims to "systematically disable the ICC's ability to operate, target American servicemen or officials, or otherwise threaten American sovereignty."
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the red card handed to US striker Folarin Balogun, stating he did not think it was a foul and did not request it be overturned, only reviewed.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the red card issued to US striker Folarin Balogun, saying he did not think it was a foul and characterizing it as two players colliding while running at full speed.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header securing their passage to the last 16. The victory sets up a potential matchup with Portugal and marks Spain's most complete performance of the tournament.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United States have approved a new bilateral health framework to strengthen collaboration in disease prevention and control, improve surveillance and laboratory networks, and absorb more than 13,000 US-supported healthcare workers into Kenya's public health workforce. The US will commit $1.6 billion over the next five years directly to government health institutions.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global crude oil and liquefied natural gas trade, is at the centre of disputes in Middle East peace negotiations. Iran has insisted there will be no return to pre-war free shipping passage on the waterway, despite US opposition.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430 people with tens of thousands reported missing, as rescue efforts enter their fourth day when survival odds sharply decline. The country, already facing economic crisis and political upheaval, faces additional strain as millions lack sanitation and basic needs.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia and Portugal drew 0-0 in their World Cup Group K match on Sunday, with Colombia finishing top of the group. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal will face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday, with a late goal ruled out for marginal offside. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran accused the US of violating their deal to end the Middle East war after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf, following US accusations that Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lebanon, Israel and the United States signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at brokering peace between the two adversaries. The agreement includes a pilot effort for Lebanese soldiers to take control of two Israeli-occupied areas and a process to disarm Hezbollah, following five rounds of talks in Washington.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing 920 people with over 50,000 reported missing. La Guaira and surrounding northern areas suffered the most damage, and international rescue teams are conducting search efforts as public anger over the government response grows.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar positions, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a US cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchanges raised questions about efforts to maintain the waterway's openness while the countries negotiate a settlement to a war that began on February 28.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran accused the United States of violating a peace deal after Washington struck Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar sites in response to alleged Iranian attacks on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards retaliated with strikes on US targets in the Gulf region and warned of broader response if aggression continues.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused its planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by what US officials said was Iranian fire. The IMO chief said the agency wanted to ensure "necessary safety guarantees" would continue.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
An attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday prompted the UN to suspend evacuation efforts for trapped mariners. The Iranian authority regulating the strait warned that passage outside designated routes will not receive safe passage guarantees, as the US cautioned against Iran charging fees for transit through the vital waterway.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday night, killing at least 188 people and injuring 1,520, with residents searching for survivors trapped in collapsed buildings.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies economically damaged by the US and Israel's war with Iran. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports and drone and missile attacks undermined the region's status as safe havens for business and tourism.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →