Also known as: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio · Secretary of State Marco Rubio · Secretary Rubio
US Secretary of State who announced an Ebola quarantine facility plan for Kenya and represents the Trump administration in Middle East and Iran negotiations.
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… Infantino told AFP that Iran will play at the World Cup "where they are supposed to be, according to the draw." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted last week that Iran's footballers would be welcome to compete at the tournament. …
Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA CongressCitizen Digital
… er April 30, 2026 12:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto (left) witnesses the signing of Kenya-USA health deal signed by Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
Court declines to withdraw petition challenging Kenya-US health dealCitizen Digital
… In January, as the notice expired, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Health Secretary Robert F. …
Departing US still owes money, says WHO chiefThe Standard
… ants could refuse the Trump picture, although the majority of Americans seeking passports do so through local post offices, which would not provide the special edition.- 'Indulging Trump's vanity' - Lawmakers of the rival Democratic Party criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
Trump to put his picture in US passportsCitizen Digital
… Asked about Iran's proposal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News "it's better than what we thought they were going to submit," but questioned whether it was genuine. …
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposalCitizen Digital
… Security agents pushed cabinet officials to the ground, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Health Secretary Robert F. …
Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custodyCitizen Digital
… "The overconcentration of these resources, the fact that they're dominated by one or two places, is an unacceptable risk," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said as he signed a memorandum of understanding with EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic. …
EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China relianceThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing minimal excitement in the United States, with fans citing high ticket prices (exceeding $1,000 for the opening match), visa denials, and locals' preference for basketball as reasons for poor turnout. The US co-host nation's opening match against Paraguay drew sparse attendance, and President Trump declined to attend.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing minimal excitement in the United States, with fans citing high ticket prices (exceeding $1,000 for the opening match), visa denials, and locals' preference for basketball as reasons for poor turnout. The US co-host nation's opening match against Paraguay drew sparse attendance, and President Trump declined to attend.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States designated Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company Union Cuba-Petroleo (CUPET) for sanctions, barring US-associated companies and individuals from financial transactions with it. The move intensifies pressure on Cuba's energy sector amid an oil blockade that has crippled the country and, according to Cuba's government, is preventing the UN from distributing humanitarian aid.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government, backed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, says the country is prepared to host an Ebola quarantine facility announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in late May; doctors' unions and a majority of Kenyans oppose the plan, with street protests resulting in at least one death and a High Court injunction filed.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In an NBC interview, U.S. President Donald Trump called for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's World Cup squad departed Turkey for Mexico on Saturday ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, after the US refused to issue visas for some team support staff, triggering a diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the conflict. His message came after weeks of talks failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the US and Iran sending divergent messages.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's supreme leader said the United States and Israel suffered a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in efforts to end the conflict. Weeks of talks marked by threats and violence have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
U.S. President Donald Trump said Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio would make an unbeatable Republican ticket if they run together in 2028, telling a podcast interviewer that the two men "get along really well," though neither has officially declared their intention to run.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Israeli and Lebanese envoys meeting in Washington for direct talks aim to produce a joint statement and action plan on security independent from Hezbollah, even as Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport on Wednesday. The IRGC claimed the attack as retaliation for US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and Qeshm Island, while Kuwait's defence ministry called it "criminal Iranian aggression."
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
The United States has imposed sanctions on M23 intelligence chief John Nzenze and FDLR commander Gustave Kubwayo over alleged human rights abuses, including sexual violence and attacks on civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The US said the measures target individuals linked to instability in the region.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since taking office, is alive and increasingly active. Rubio was testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as talks on ending the three-month-old war in the Middle East have stalled.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States plans to reduce visa processing facilities across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 designated regional hubs, a move expected to affect thousands of travelers seeking U.S. entry. The consolidation is part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and tightened visa vetting procedures, with implementation expected to begin in June.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Israel said Monday it would target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, as it stages its deepest incursion into Lebanon in two decades, citing repeated ceasefire violations. The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Israel's expanded operations in Lebanon, while the EU called for a halt to military escalation.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States warned it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must include Tehran never developing nuclear weapons. The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, but no decision was made after a Friday meeting, and Tehran denied there was a final agreement.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Kenya's consideration of hosting American Ebola suspects represents not merely a health risk but a broader question of African sovereignty, leadership ethics, and constitutional accountability—particularly given that the US rejects such cases domestically.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United States government has expressed confidence it will resolve concerns raised over plans to establish an Ebola isolation and treatment facility in Kenya, after the High Court temporarily halted the project following a legal challenge. The U.S. Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance said Washington was engaging Kenyan authorities and remained optimistic that objections would be addressed.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the State Department as negotiations to end the war with Iran continue, with Pakistan acting as mediator between the two countries.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Ministry of Health confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala on May 29, raising the country's total confirmed infections to nine, including one death. Both newly confirmed patients are Congolese nationals, and health officials have identified and placed all linked contacts under close monitoring.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament from Laikipia County have opposed plans to establish a United States-backed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base, demanding full government disclosure over the proposed project and questioning why the county was selected.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has temporarily stopped the government from establishing or operating any Ebola exposure, quarantine, isolation or treatment facility in Kenya under arrangements with the United States or other foreign governments, and barred admitting Ebola-exposed or infected persons until the case is heard and determined. The conservatory orders were issued after the court certified a petition by the Katiba Institute as urgent.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States government has committed $13.5 million toward Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President William Ruto discuss the ongoing regional outbreak and public health response, with the U.S. also providing $112 million in bilateral assistance to the regional response.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Trump said Friday he was making a final determination on a potential deal with Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry insisted no final agreement had been reached and disputed key elements of Trump's characterization. Trump reiterated demands that Iran agree never to have nuclear weapons and open the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, while Iran's spokesman rejected the language of demands.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United States says it will commit $13.5 million (Sh1.7 billion) to support Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts, following a conversation between President William Ruto and U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization head arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to address a deadly Ebola outbreak declared on May 15, which has recorded at least 1,077 suspected cases and 246 deaths, though authorities warn the true scale may be wider. A patient recovery was confirmed, marking the first since the crisis began.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United States announced an additional $80 million allocation to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, bringing total US aid to $112 million since the outbreak began. The funds will support protective equipment for healthcare workers, regional border screening, and test kits.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois have been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup alongside New Zealand and Iran, with the tournament likely being their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Oil prices have fallen sharply as hopes rise of a deal to end the US-Israel war with Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen; Brent crude fell 5.5% to $97.90 a barrel and US crude fell 5.9% to $90.93, while Asian stock markets rose.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, saying both sides must take time to "get it right," after earlier suggesting an agreement was close. The reported deal involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and further negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, though some Republicans argue it is too lenient on Iran.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →