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International

Iran says US$12 billion to be unfrozen ahead of Rubio’s Gulf tour

While US Secretary of State Marco Rubio needs to assuage Gulf allies, he must do so without appearing to criticise the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
International

After interim deal, Rubio faces tough task of selling US-Iran reset to wary Gulf allies

“There’s more work to be done. We’re not there yet. I hope we get there,” United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Global Enterprise

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4. Data indicates that at least six cargo ships have crossed Hormuz since May 6, but no tankers.
Global Enterprise

US, Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails towards Hormuz strait

(From left) US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa in the Oval Office at the White House on Apr 23.
International

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by 3 weeks after White House Oval Office meeting

US-Europe relations are at their most serious rupture in decades, perhaps even the post-war era, the writer notes.
Opinion & Features

Europe thinks through de-risking from the US

Marco Rubio has argued that the Trump administration has the right to issue and revoke visas without judicial review and that non-US citizens do not enjoy the US constitutional right to free speech.
International

US says all 55 million visas fair game for review

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends the Asean Post-Ministerial Conference with China at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 10, 2025.
International

Rubio to meet China’s Wang on sidelines of Asean talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arriving at Subang Air Base, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 10, 2025. Rubio will attend the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
International

Rubio makes first visit to Asia as Trump tariffs loom

Starting in mid-June, the imposter created a Signal account using the display name “Marco.Rubio@state.gov” to contact unsuspecting officials.
International

Rubio imposter used AI to message high-level officials: reports

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