Marco Rubio

United States Secretary of State

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United States Secretary of State (2025–)

Offices	United States Secretary of State2025-01-21–presentPreceded by: Antony Blinken United States National Security Advisor2025-05-01–presentPreceded by: Mike Waltz

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Europe 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.
TTASS 2026-09-29 04:58
Foreign 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.
TTASS 2026-09-29 04:50
Rubio 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.”
RReuters 2026-09-29 03:20
Rubio 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.
TTRT World 2026-09-29 02:04
Rubio 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.
AAl Jazeera 2026-09-24 14:04
Marco 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.
AAl Jazeera English 2026-09-24 01:30
Xi 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.
VVOA Chinese 2026-09-23 22:41
Marco 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.
FFox News 2026-09-23 22:15
No 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.
TTASS 2026-09-23 17:43
US 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.
TTASS 2026-09-23 17:39

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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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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 21:00

‘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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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 20:50

‘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?

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

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

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

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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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 17:39

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

WorldRubio says Russia and Ukraine interested in limited ceasefire

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that Russia and Ukraine had both expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 17:31

Rubio says Russia and Ukraine interested in limited ceasefire