United States Secretary of State
United States Secretary of State (2025–)
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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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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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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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Reuters
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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TASS
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 16:46
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is carrying out President Donald Trump’s wishes around the world, even when doing so conflicts with Rubio’s earlier beliefs. The article asks what his long-term strategy may be.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is not the public face of negotiations with Iran. As the unpopular war drags on, he has maintained a discreet distance in public while preserving his options for the future.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 16:47
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the situation in the Middle East after Araghchi’s visit to Beijing.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 16:37
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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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 14:07
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will travel to the United States this week for talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, the ministry said Wednesday.
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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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CNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 00:03