insert_link World The U.S’ Rubio Says Iran is the Biggest Source of Middle East Instability US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says Iran remains the single greatest source of instability in the Middle East. He visited Israel over the weekend. The visit comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile. He also plans to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio says Iran is behind every terrorist group and every act of […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link World US-Russia talks to end Ukraine war US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior Trump administration advisors are en route to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with Russian officials about ending the war in Ukraine. The White House's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz are also being sent on behalf of President Donald Trump. But Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia three years ago, won't have a seat at this negotiating […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link World US executive orders to impact United Nations work The UN Human Rights Council meeting on the human rights situation in Ukraine The White House has issued new executive orders that will further affect the cooperative and multilateral operations of the United Nations. These moves come just two weeks after the United States declared its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO). US withdraws from UN Agencies President Trump’s directive, issued on Tuesday, confirms that the United States will […] today6 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa US secretary of State won’t attend the G20 Summit in South Africa in protest over the Land Expropriation Act US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says he will not attend the G20 Summit in South Africa later this month, in protest over the country’s Land Expropriation Act. In a post on social media platform X, Rubio says South Africa is doing very bad things, expropriating private property while using the G20 to promote solidarity, equality, and sustainability. He says his job is to advance America's national interests, […] today6 February, 2025
insert_link World USAID to become part of U.S State Department The U.S. Agency for International Development - USAID - is being absorbed into the State Department. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday he is the acting administrator for the aid group. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today4 February, 2025
insert_link World India analysts say Secretary of State Rubio could improve US-India ties Political analysts in India say President Donald Trump's Secretary of State appointee Marco Rubio could be good news for India. The 53 year old is seen as a China and Pakistan critic and has supported closer defense and technology cooperation with New Delhi. Ishan Garg has more. today21 January, 2025
insert_link World US Senators probe Trump’s cabinet nominess Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are facing a grilling by United States lawmakers as they seek approval by the Senate to be confirmed in time for his new administration. With less than a week to go until the US President-elect is sworn into office, six of his nominees for key positions were publicly questioned by members of Congress on Wednesday. They include his target for Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, and […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump nominates Rubio as Secretary of State US President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state. Trump also announced the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence. Ira Spitzer has more: today14 November, 2024
insert_link World Trump weighs Rubio as Secretary of State, Noem as Homeland Security US President-elect Donald Trump is said to be considering Florida Senator Marco Rubio to become America's top diplomat, filling the coveted Secretary of State role. Rubio, a known China hawk, could be joined by another strident hardliner, Florida Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today13 November, 2024
