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Marco Rubio

Also known as: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio · Secretary of State Marco Rubio · Secretary Rubio · United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State who has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court and expressed confidence in US base security.

2026-04-242026-11-01

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July 2026
23 JulThe Standard
… Visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week warned ASEAN envoys that Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent"."There is a fundamental principle about freedom of navigation that is threatened," he said. …
ASEAN calls for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow
20 JulCitizen Digital
… s against America First health strategy during Nairobi visit By Citizen Reporter July 20, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A collage of President William Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
Activist Kimathi warns against America First health strategy during Nairobi visit
19 JulThe Standard
… Washington hailed Otero Alcantara's arrival in the US and said Havana imprisoned him "for daring to imagine a free Cuba."US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that "Otero Alcantara's only 'crime' was refusing to stay silent and using his art to demand the basic fr …
Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile
18 JulCitizen Digital
Rubio to visit Southeast Asia in bid to reaffirm partnerships By AFP July 18, 2026 03:02 (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 Det …
Rubio to visit Southeast Asia in bid to reaffirm partnerships
17 JulCitizen Digital
… US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Brazil's "unreasonable" policies have hurt US commerce by unfairly benefiting Brazilian producers and "restricting access to one of the world's top export markets." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that the Brazilian government h …
US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke
16 JulThe Standard
… US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Brazil's "unreasonable" policies have hurt US commerce by unfairly benefiting Brazilian producers and "restricting access to one of the world's top export markets."US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Brazilian government had "not …
US unveils new 25 per cent tariff on certain imports from Brazil
13 JulThe Standard
… "The ICC and its friends are waging a war against our country, not with bullets or missiles, but with statutes, compacts and the force of so-called international law," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a video statement.The State Department said in a statement that the ca …
US vows campaign to end ICC 'threat' to Americans
6 JulCitizen Digital
… US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also publicly called for the red card to be rescinded. …
Trump confirms he asked FIFA boss for review of Balogun red card
6 JulCitizen Digital
… US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also publicly called for the red card to be rescinded. …
Trump confirms he asked FIFA boss for review of Balogun red card
3 JulCitizen Digital
… Balogun's dismissal even registered on the radar at the upper levels of the United States government, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Thursday that the team had been "screwed" by the red card.
Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia

World & Region

US, South Korea, Japan reaffirm North Korea denuclearization commitment

The News

The United States, South Korea, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea on Saturday as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament. Speculation is mounting over a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at next month's APEC summit in China, with Trump making repeated overtures to Pyongyang for nuclear talks.

18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

US, South Korea, Japan reaffirm North Korea denuclearization commitment
The United States, South Korea, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea on Saturday as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament. Speculation is mounting over a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at next month's APEC summit in China, with Trump making repeated overtures to Pyongyang for nuclear talks.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Monday 26 October

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns from exile
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday after nearly a year in exile, greeting supporters at a church in Barquisimeto. Her return is likely to pressure interim president Delcy Rodriguez, who has led the country since US forces ousted Nicolas Maduro in January.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio prays for Pope Leo XIV
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he and his wife are praying for Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff's diagnosis with lung cancer after surgery to remove a tumor. The 71-year-old pope underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday during which the lower lobe of his right lung was removed, with Vatican sources carrying out further tests to determine if cancer had spread.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo undergoes successful lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. The lower lobe of the right lung was removed to ensure the surgery was radical, and further tests are being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung cancer tumor removal surgery
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma and said the surgery was successful with no complications, though further tests are being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 13 October

Trump administration asks Greece ambassador to resign
US President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court of Appeal lifts High Court ban on Kenya-US health deal
Kenya's Court of Appeal has overturned High Court orders blocking implementation of a health cooperation framework signed by Kenya and the United States on December 4, 2025, ruling that public interest and risks to patients receiving HIV, TB, malaria, and immunisation services outweigh constitutional concerns raised in the challenge.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trump administration asks Greece ambassador to resign
The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's ambassador to Greece, to resign amid allegations she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen. Guilfoyle rejected the allegations and said she intends to defend her reputation.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 11 October

Attack on Riyadh airport kills 12, injures 309 people
At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led military coalition blamed Yemen's Houthis for the deadliest attack in the kingdom since May 2015, though the Houthis have not commented.
11 October 2026 · Capital News →
Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills twelve, deadliest in decade
At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade, as the Iran-backed Houthis escalate a campaign launched this summer. The dead included nationals from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

Powerful earthquake hits Panama, injures 27 people
A 7.6–7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday, collapsing buildings and roads in the center of the country and injuring at least 27 people, with no deaths reported so far. The shallow tremor was felt across the Central American nation of around 4.5 million people.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US imposes sanctions on ICC, threatens operational disruption
The United States has escalated its opposition to the International Criminal Court by imposing direct sanctions and threatening to cripple its operations over attempts to exercise jurisdiction over American citizens, according to an announcement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The sanctions are described as necessary to protect American personnel, including military members, border agents, and political leaders, from what Washington views as the court's overreach.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US sanctions ICC, drawing criticism from UN and European nations
The United States announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, banning transactions with what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a "rogue court" and warning it would "end the ICC" if the court did not end its threats. The UN, European nations, and international human rights bodies condemned the decision as a serious blow to international criminal justice, though Israel welcomed the move.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 9 October

US imposes sanctions on ICC, vows to block court transactions
The United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing that Washington will ban transactions with the tribunal, accusing it of seeking to expand authority over American citizens and officials. The ICC rejected the sanctions as an assault on the rule of law and an obstruction of justice.
9 October 2026 · Capital News →
US announces sanctions on International Criminal Court
The United States announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court, vowing to cripple the tribunal's operations and banning transactions with what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a "rogue court." The sanctions include a six-month grace period to allow the court's member states to show meaningful progress on US concerns, while international allies including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, the UN, and the EU opposed the move.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

White House denies Trump suggested Iran attack US cities
The White House pushed back after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. Trump made the comments at a Nebraska rally on Monday, saying high oil prices from an Iran war were justified to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 5 October

US withdraws all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford airbase
The United States confirmed withdrawal of all B-1 bombers from the British airbase RAF Fairford, reportedly due to "new threats," following a counter-terrorism probe triggered by a suspicious activity report from a local farmer on September 27. Investigators found petrol but no explosives in vans at the site; the US Secretary of State expressed confidence in security at US bases.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US withdraws all bombers from RAF Fairford base
The US has removed all its bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain following a September 27 incident involving suspicious vehicles near the base, which triggered a counter-terror investigation and the arrest of six men.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
US withdraws all bombers from RAF Fairford base
The US has removed all its bombers from RAF Fairford, a British military base in Gloucestershire, following an incident on 27 September in which police investigated three suspicious vehicles near the airbase and arrested six men on suspicion of terror offences. The US did not give a reason for the withdrawal, though Whitehall sources indicate it was a response to the incident.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 1 October

US government AI chatbot restricts political responses after contradicting Trump
US President Donald Trump launched an AI chatbot on the America.gov platform but it began contradicting his claims about the 2020 election and January 6 Capitol insurrection using facts and official documents. A day later, the chatbot stopped answering some political questions.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

Trump courts Brazil's right-wing challenger as Lula seeks reelection
US President Donald Trump is backing right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil's hotly contested election, hoping for a conservative ally who has pledged to join Trump's Shield of the Americas security initiative. Trump has also expressed "excellent chemistry" with incumbent leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva despite turbulent trade relations between the nations.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 29 September

UK police release five men on bail after airbase incident
British police released five London-based men in their mid-20s on bail after they were arrested near RAF Fairford, a US-used airbase, following reports of suspicious vans. The US asserted a "foreign actor" was involved in the suspected bomb plot, while Iran denied involvement.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five men released on bail after RAF Fairford arrest
Five UK nationals in their 20s from London were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences near RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire after three suspicious vehicles were spotted. Counter-terror police have released them on bail pending investigation into whether foreign state actors were involved.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 26 September

South Africa open to further US talks despite visa dispute
South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said the country remains open to talks with the US on disputes including rules for foreign investors on Black employment and ownership. The statement came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa curbs on South Africans, citing concerns over its laws and policies.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure kill at least seven
Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in Kyiv, and wounded more than 40 others. The strikes hit gas stations, offices, a college building, businesses, and the rail network; Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said Russia was targeting data centres to disrupt information flow and hinder civilian access to missile-threat warnings.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US and China pursue Mrima Hill mineral deposits as Kenya questions tender
President Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met at the UN General Assembly in New York to explore cooperation in critical minerals and nuclear energy, with both the US and China seeking access to Kenya's Mrima Hill niobium resources. The government faces scrutiny over an Sh8 trillion tender related to the project.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
US and China pursue Kenya's Mrima Hill mineral deposits
President William Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met during the UN General Assembly in New York, where Kenya pitched its investment opportunities to American businesses. The high-level engagement explored cooperation in critical minerals and nuclear energy, bringing the Mrima Hill niobium deposit into focus as both the US and China eye Kenya's mineral resources.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami
President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit of world leaders in Miami in December, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The invitation comes as Washington seeks to broker a deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto to address UN General Assembly on Wednesday
President William Ruto will address the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday afternoon (New York time), where he is expected to speak on increased investment in Africa, artificial intelligence development, and reforms to the global financial system at the 81st session.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US open to Iran meeting at UN General Assembly
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is open to meeting with Iranians on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, though no meeting has been scheduled. Rubio said such talks could be pursued if they bring about "something positive" and help ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →