Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio is a US lawmaker who served as a Republican senator for the state of Florida. In 2025, US President Donald Trump appointed Rubio as secretary of state.
The anti-Zionist institute amplifying US-sanctioned UN envoy Francesca Albanese's voice - opinion
Washington freezes the assets of the UN's Palestinian rapporteur, accusing her of "political warfare" against the US and Israel, as well as antisemitism. Critics question who is amplifying her voice.
Rubio presses Iraq to act on energy infrastructure attacks, warns against PMC law
After multiple rounds of renewed fighting, will the Syria truce finally last? - analysis
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
Rubio: US has engaged with all parties in Syria clashes, agreed on steps to end situation
Rubio said that steps must be taken by "all parties to deliver on commitments they have made and this is what we fully expect them to do."
US, European allies agree on August deadline for Iran nuclear deal – report
If Iran and the US cannot reach a deal by August, Germany, France, and the UK will reimpose UNSC sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Iran deal.
'There are no red lines anymore' says UN Palestinian rights expert on US sanctions
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said that the US sanctions on her are "extremely problematic," and stressed that she would continue doing what she has been doing.
US State Department to fire over 1,300 employees as Trump admin. aims to shrink federal gov't
As part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal government, at least 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers have had their positions terminated, CNN reported.
Nuclear partnership: US signs second-ever civil nuclear deal with south-Asian country
"The signing of this... marks an important step toward establishing a robust civil nuclear partnership between the United States and Malaysia," the State Department said.
Marco Rubio has 'frank' talks on ceasefire with Russia's FM Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur
Rubio said that he expressed to Lavrov that Trump is frustrated "that there has not been more flexibility on the Russian side to bring about an end to this conflict."
Rubio imposes sanctions on UN's Albanese over 'political, economic warfare' against Israel, US
"A clear message. Time for the UN to pay attention!" Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar wrote in response.
Rubio impersonator uses AI to contact US gov't officials, attempts to steal information
At least five individuals outside the State Department were targeted, including three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress.
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, says Middle East peace possible
Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, envoy Steve Witkoff earlier on Monday • PM set to ask Trump to greenlight action against any Iranian nuclear activity
Trump executive order terminates Syrian Sanctions Program, national emergency
Sanctions will remain in effect for individuals and entities connected to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his cronies.
'We've waited long enough,' hostage families meet with Secretary of State Rubio in Washington
During the meeting Rubio stressed that true victory in Gaza will only be realized when all the hostages return home.
