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WorldRubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot

British police have released new information about an alleged plot at RAF Fairford. While the British government would not say whether a foreign actor was involved, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the situation was very serious and clearly involved foreign hands.

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Rubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot
Rubio says foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford plot

WorldRubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the incident at RAF Fairford clearly involved a foreign actor. Five men arrested near the US-used base on suspicion of terror offences were released on bail on Monday. The US Air Force says it remains vigilant after the incident.

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Rubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'
Rubio says RAF Fairford incident involved a 'foreign actor'

WorldMarco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford in the UK involved a “foreign actor” and called it “a very serious situation”. Five British men were arrested, while counterterrorism police investigated whether they acted for a foreign state. Iran denied involvement.

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Marco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’
Marco Rubio says UK airbase incident involved ‘foreign actor’

PoliticsRubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a “foreign actor” was involved in an incident near a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran. Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.

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Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state
Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

PoliticsEurope faces serious challenges, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said European countries face major challenges. Recalling the migration crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in late July, he said no responsible, well-governed country can leave its borders open and allow migration to flood in.

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Europe faces serious challenges, Rubio says

WorldForeign actor involved in RAF Fairford incident, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved in the incident that led to five people being detained near RAF Fairford, calling the situation “very serious.” The suspects were first held over alleged offenses under the Explosives Act, then also suspected of preparing a terrorist act.

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Foreign actor involved in RAF Fairford incident, Rubio says

PoliticsRubio, Saudi foreign minister discuss Yemen and Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held talks in Washington on regional security cooperation, including escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis and navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb. Rubio separately discussed implementing the US-brokered Lebanon-Israel ceasefire with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

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Rubio, Saudi foreign minister discuss Yemen and Strait of Hormuz
Rubio, Saudi foreign minister discuss Yemen and Strait of Hormuz

PoliticsRubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington hopes Cuba will take “a different path.” He warned that people who think they can simply wait out President Donald Trump’s administration without changing course will “learn the lesson the hard way.”

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Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'
Rubio says US is hopeful 'Cuba will choose a different path'

PoliticsRubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a “foreign actor” was behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford in south-west England. US Air Force bombers are pictured on the base’s tarmac in Fairford.

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Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base
Rubio says ‘foreign actor’ behind suspected plot near UK RAF base

PoliticsSec. Rubio: This is the KEY…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses what Fox describes as the disgruntled state of Cuba’s government, the Trump administration’s historic Greenland deal and other foreign-policy issues on Hannity.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:28

Sec. Rubio: This is the KEY…
Sec. Rubio: This is the KEY…

PoliticsMarco Rubio meets Saudi and Lebanese leaders on regional security

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss Gulf reconstruction funding, maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz and escalating hostilities between Riyadh and Yemen’s Ansar Allah Houthis. Rubio also met Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam over security along Lebanon’s southern border. Rubio is pressing Hezbollah to disarm, while Beirut is seeking…

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 22:45

Marco Rubio meets Saudi and Lebanese leaders on regional security
Marco Rubio meets Saudi and Lebanese leaders on regional security

WorldLebanon PM urges Rubio to activate tripartite framework for Israeli withdrawal

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to activate a tripartite framework aimed at securing an Israeli withdrawal. The two met and shook hands at the State Department in Washington, DC, on September 28, 2026.

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Lebanon PM urges Rubio to activate tripartite framework for Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon PM urges Rubio to activate tripartite framework for Israeli withdrawal

WorldSaudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Saudi state media said, as hostilities between Riyadh and Yemen’s Houthis escalate.

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Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio

Politics‘Send in the Clowns’: Viral video fuels claims Denmark trolled Trump and Rubio

A viral video says Danish officials played Judy Collins’s “Send in the Clowns” as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived for a Greenland signing ceremony. Separate livestreams confirm the song played and the footage was not manipulated, but there is no evidence Denmark deliberately chose it. Denmark denies selecting the music, while the UN says it did not organize the event.

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‘Send in the Clowns’: Viral video fuels claims Denmark trolled Trump and Rubio
‘Send in the Clowns’: Viral video fuels claims Denmark trolled Trump and Rubio

World‘Send in the Clowns’: Viral video fuels claims Denmark ‘trolled’ Trump and Rubio

A viral video says Danish officials played Judy Collins’s “Send in the Clowns” as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived for a Greenland signing ceremony. Checks of separate livestreams confirm the song played and the footage was not manipulated, but there is no evidence Denmark deliberately chose it. Denmark denied selecting the music, while the UN said it did not organise the event.

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‘Send in the Clowns’: Viral video fuels claims Denmark ‘trolled’ Trump and Rubio
‘Send in the Clowns’: Viral video fuels claims Denmark ‘trolled’ Trump and Rubio

WorldRubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iraq risks “Balkanisation” unless its armed factions come under state control. Analysts said the warning points less to imminent territorial breakup than to structural fractures caused by Iran-aligned groups operating with parallel political and economic influence.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:04

Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?
Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?

WorldMarco Rubio says foreign backers are fuelling Sudan war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says efforts to resolve Sudan’s conflict cannot advance unless the external actors involved are addressed. He blames outside powers for fuelling the war.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 01:30

Marco Rubio says foreign backers are fuelling Sudan war
Marco Rubio says foreign backers are fuelling Sudan war

PoliticsXi arrives at Joint Base Andrews as Trump greets him; Rubio warns Iran against nuclear ambitions

President Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, ahead of a formal ceremony on September 24. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons or supporting regional proxies, and said Trump and Xi are expected to discuss differences over trade, critical minerals and supply chains.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:41

Xi arrives at Joint Base Andrews as Trump greets him; Rubio warns Iran against nuclear ambitions
Xi arrives at Joint Base Andrews as Trump greets him; Rubio warns Iran against nuclear ambitions

WorldMarco Rubio: Russia-Ukraine conflict will not end on the battlefield

Fox News correspondent Jeff Paul reports on the Russia-Ukraine conflict as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Marco Rubio says the conflict will not be ended on the battlefield.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:15

Marco Rubio: Russia-Ukraine conflict will not end on the battlefield
Marco Rubio: Russia-Ukraine conflict will not end on the battlefield

WorldLavrov meets Rubio on sidelines of UN General Assembly

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met during the 81st UN General Assembly’s high-level week to discuss the Ukraine conflict and bilateral ties. Lavrov called for repairing Moscow-Washington relations, while Rubio said a short-term or temporary ceasefire would not settle the war, though both sides appear interested in limited pauses involving grain and energy supplies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 18:05

Lavrov meets Rubio on sidelines of UN General Assembly

WorldNo breakthrough yet in US-Iran contacts, but ideas and signals are being exchanged — Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said contacts between Washington and Tehran have produced no progress so far, though the sides are exchanging ideas and messages. He described the indirect conversation at the UN as positive and significant, but not a major breakthrough, while noting that the United States remains open to dialogue over conflicts and disagreements.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 17:43

No breakthrough yet in US-Iran contacts, but ideas and signals are being exchanged — Rubio

WorldUS fears Ukraine conflict could ‘metastasize’ beyond the country — Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington fears the war between Russia and Ukraine could “metastasize” and spread to other places. He said the concern is raised in multiple meetings across multiple countries, while US officials closely monitor reports and bring them to the appropriate people.

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US fears Ukraine conflict could ‘metastasize’ beyond the country — Rubio

WorldLavrov says Russia won’t pause war during talks with Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would not suspend hostilities during negotiations with Ukraine in any format, while declaring Russia ready for talks on a “just peace.” After meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York, Rubio said Washington had invited Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami and would try to pursue an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 17:05

Lavrov says Russia won’t pause war during talks with Ukraine
Lavrov says Russia won’t pause war during talks with Ukraine

PoliticsRubio: New Russia-US summit talks are not on the agenda

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a proposal for another bilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has not been discussed. Speaking after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York, Rubio said extensive preparatory work would be needed for such a meeting to produce an outcome.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 16:48

Rubio: New Russia-US summit talks are not on the agenda

PoliticsRubio: US does not intend to control Venezuelan oil revenues indefinitely

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington does not plan to control money from Venezuelan oil sales forever. He said the mechanism was created to ensure the funds benefit Venezuelans, with the money held separately and audited by KPMG to prevent it reaching corrupt officials.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 16:15

Rubio: US does not intend to control Venezuelan oil revenues indefinitely

PoliticsPutin invited to G20 summit in Miami in December, Rubio says

The US administration has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit near Miami in December, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Rubio described the gathering as an opportunity for Putin to engage with the US president and other world leaders.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:52

Putin invited to G20 summit in Miami in December, Rubio says

WorldLimited Ukraine ceasefires cannot lead to settlement — Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said limited or temporary Ukraine ceasefires covering grain and energy supplies would not resolve the conflict, though they could ease some global pressures. He said the war would end through a negotiated agreement rather than on the battlefield.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:33

Limited Ukraine ceasefires cannot lead to settlement — Rubio

WorldRubio reveals Putin will be invited to G20 Summit in Miami

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 Summit in Miami. Rubio made the announcement after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:25

Rubio reveals Putin will be invited to G20 Summit in Miami
Rubio reveals Putin will be invited to G20 Summit in Miami

WorldLavrov holds talks with Rubio in New York

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on the sidelines of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session. The meeting began without opening remarks to the press and continued behind closed doors.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 13:38

Lavrov holds talks with Rubio in New York

WorldZelenskyy to address UN, Rubio to meet Russian counterpart — but few breakthroughs expected

Russia launched heavy drone strikes on Kyiv on Wednesday, hitting railway infrastructure, warehouses and fuel stations. The attacks came just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 12:52

Zelenskyy to address UN, Rubio to meet Russian counterpart — but few breakthroughs expected

WorldRubio to meet Lavrov in New York on Sept. 23

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on Sept. 23 during the U.N. General Assembly. The meeting comes as Washington pursues diplomatic efforts related to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Lavrov has arrived in New York for the assembly.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 03:34

Rubio to meet Lavrov in New York on Sept. 23
Rubio to meet Lavrov in New York on Sept. 23

WorldRussian MFA: Lavrov, Rubio may discuss bilateral cooperation at UN

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may discuss cooperation between Moscow and Washington at the United Nations during contacts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s high-level week, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said Washington’s UN policy has become more pragmatic since Donald Trump returned to the White House.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 23:40

Russian MFA: Lavrov, Rubio may discuss bilateral cooperation at UN

PoliticsRubio defends Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying the administration restricted their workplace access rather than their ability to operate as news organisations. The outlets sued, while the White House launched a 24-hour “Trump TV” streaming channel.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 15:27

Rubio defends Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Rubio defends Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

PoliticsRubio issues stern warning: ‘This can NEVER happen’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio previews President Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations General Assembly and discusses tensions with Iran and the global race in artificial intelligence.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 12:49

Rubio issues stern warning: ‘This can NEVER happen’
Rubio issues stern warning: ‘This can NEVER happen’

PoliticsRubio defends Trump’s ban on media outlets from the White House

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. In an interview on NBC’s “TODAY,” he said President Donald Trump was not shutting down outlets or arresting reporters.

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Rubio defends Trump’s ban on media outlets from the White House
Rubio defends Trump’s ban on media outlets from the White House

PoliticsMarco Rubio on Iran War, Soaring Gas Prices, AI and White House Media Ban

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses President Donald Trump’s openness to meeting Iran’s president, the war’s cost to Americans, when prices could fall and when the conflict may end. He also argues that AI needs guardrails and explains the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters.

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Marco Rubio on Iran War, Soaring Gas Prices, AI and White House Media Ban
Marco Rubio on Iran War, Soaring Gas Prices, AI and White House Media Ban

WorldRubio says US open to meeting Iran at UN, but no talks scheduled

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States was willing to speak with Iranian officials at the UN General Assembly, although no meeting had yet been arranged.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:25

Rubio says US open to meeting Iran at UN, but no talks scheduled
Rubio says US open to meeting Iran at UN, but no talks scheduled

WorldRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov, US Secretary of State Rubio expected to meet in New York on Wednesday — diplomat

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to meet in New York on September 23, a senior Russian diplomat told TASS. The UN General Assembly’s 81st-session general debate begins Tuesday in New York.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 09:25

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, US Secretary of State Rubio expected to meet in New York on Wednesday — diplomat

PoliticsSecretary of State Rubio rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio began a week of high-level diplomatic activity in New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly by ringing the NYSE’s opening bell on Sept. 21.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 14:47

Secretary of State Rubio rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange
Secretary of State Rubio rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange

PoliticsLIVE: Rubio meets Bolivian President Paz on UNGA sidelines

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly as world leaders gather for the event.

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LIVE: Rubio meets Bolivian President Paz on UNGA sidelines
LIVE: Rubio meets Bolivian President Paz on UNGA sidelines

PoliticsRubio Takes on Expansive Foreign Policy Role

Bloomberg News reporter Eric Martin says Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assumed an unusually broad role in the Trump administration. Rubio is also serving as national security adviser and leading work on Venezuela, Cuba and other foreign-policy priorities, while operating largely behind the scenes on Iran and adapting his positions to his executive-branch responsibilities.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 15:41

Rubio Takes on Expansive Foreign Policy Role
Rubio Takes on Expansive Foreign Policy Role

PoliticsRubio says Greenland deal ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns

Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reports that President Donald Trump’s security deal with Denmark and Greenland expands the U.S. military presence and is intended to keep adversaries out of the Arctic territory. Rubio says the agreement ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 20:00

Rubio says Greenland deal ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns
Rubio says Greenland deal ‘PERMANENTLY’ resolves security concerns

PoliticsRubio says Denmark accepted Greenland deal due to lack of defense funds

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Denmark and Greenland accepted a Washington deal because Copenhagen could not guarantee the island’s security or afford to defend it against an attack or threat. Donald Trump earlier said the agreement would transfer control of Greenland’s security to Washington and expand the US military presence there.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 01:10

Rubio says Denmark accepted Greenland deal due to lack of defense funds

WorldLavrov-Rubio meeting in New York being arranged, Russian diplomat says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says a meeting between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being arranged for the UN General Assembly in New York. She confirms that Ukraine remains a key topic in the negotiations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 00:00

Lavrov-Rubio meeting in New York being arranged, Russian diplomat says

PoliticsMarco Rubio Is Now Trump’s Unapologetic Global Envoy

Eric Martin joins a Bloomberg Television discussion of Marco Rubio’s shift into President Trump’s forthright global representative, including how the secretary of state has recast his diplomatic approach.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 16:46

Marco Rubio Is Now Trump’s Unapologetic Global Envoy
Marco Rubio Is Now Trump’s Unapologetic Global Envoy

PoliticsWang Yi holds phone talks with Rubio on high-level interactions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, focusing on high-level interactions between China and the United States. Wang said bilateral ties have generally followed a path of constructive strategic stability set by the two heads of state. He called for equality, mutual respect, communication, cooperation and managed differences ahead of further exchanges. The two sides also discussed the situation in the Middle East.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 14:07

Wang Yi holds phone talks with Rubio on high-level interactions
Wang Yi holds phone talks with Rubio on high-level interactions

PoliticsUS announces visa curbs on South African officials over alleged discrimination and land seizures

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new US policy restricting visas for South African officials alleged to be involved in “race-based discrimination” and “uncompensated land seizures.”

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 00:03

US announces visa curbs on South African officials over alleged discrimination and land seizures

WorldUS strikes suspected drug vessel as Rubio targets China’s influence

A US strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs left three people dead and drew legal criticism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s South America tour included a meeting with President Keiko Fujimori in Peru, where protesters opposed US influence and voiced support for Palestine. The report examines the broader US-China strategic competition in South America and Rubio’s effort to counter Chinese economic influence.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 19:38

US strikes suspected drug vessel as Rubio targets China’s influence
US strikes suspected drug vessel as Rubio targets China’s influence

PoliticsPeru to join US anti-drug coalition after Rubio visit

Peru will join the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” coalition targeting drug cartels, President Keiko Fujimori said after meeting Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Lima. The move strengthens security ties with Washington early in her presidency.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 17:40

Peru to join US anti-drug coalition after Rubio visit
Peru to join US anti-drug coalition after Rubio visit
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