We are shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran - US govt says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that "for the time being" the U.S. is not expected to initiate new strikes against Iran, according to a U.S. official and a second source with knowledge of the m…

…President, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign against the Hague-based court. Akane, a Japanese judge who heads the ICC, and Seye, a Senegalese national, were sanctioned under an executive order signed by P…

…occupied since 1967, and three Palestinian human rights groups. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio recently announced a campaign to "dismantle" the ICC for attempting to prosecute U.S. officials and servicemen. Washington is urging member countries to leave the court. 'African courts have become 'commodified' - Kenyan pro…

…survive. The paper reported that Infantino will hold a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 9am EST (2pm BST), as pressure rises on the FIFA president to resign from his role. An insider told the Post: 'He wanted to get online with the secretary and talk about how soccer can be a form of soft power for Americ…

A viral X post claimed Marco Rubio said people who criticise Israel would be denied a US visa, drawing over 4 million viewsThe clip came from Rubio's remarks at an antisemitism conference in May 2025, but the viral caption went further than anything he actually saidThe White House pushed back on the claim, with a senio…

…have been far cagier on the likelihood of elections. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in June that Venezuela needs a free press and a new electoral commission first. Controversial 2024 presidential elections returned authoritarian leader Maduro to power and were not recognized by the United States, the European U…

…agreement between Washington and Tehran. Despite the setback, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States remains open to negotiations. "We remain open to working it out in a negotiated way. But right now, they don't seem to be serious about that," Rubio said.Rubio defended the military action, accusing Ir…

…the ministerial on the resurgence of political terrorism convened by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. The ministerial, which was held last week at the State Department, had delegations from 66 countries in attendance. It focused on what officials described as a resurgent threat from far-left political terr…

…has not confirmed striking any Iranian desalination facilities. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that American forces would continue military actions against Iran as long as attacks on global commercial shipping persist. "As long as Iran insists on controlling an international waterway, we're gonna have to…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday urged Cuba to immediately release more than 700 political prisoners, as a prominent Cuban dissident artist arrived in Miami after five years in prison. Rubio confirmed in a statement the arrival in the United States of artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, and added: “We call…

…it's also an escalation that can help lead to an end," Trump noted.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio similarly voiced backing for the operations, expressing expectation that the structural damage inflicted on Russia's energy infrastructure would create necessary leverage to open serious diplomatic negotiations to end t…

…rounds of talks in the US capital. At a Washington signing ceremony, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, flanked by Israeli and Lebanese envoys, said the trilateral accord “begins to put in place a framework for lasting peace and security”. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the framework as a victory again…

…her child make history," posted Jeffries on X., external"I spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and asked the State Department to do everything in its power to ensure that his mother can attend Cape Verde's next match."It is a privilege to announce that Vozinha's mom will be able to secure a visa in time to attend…

…offensive" and offended "all of Italy."Tajani was slated to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio this weekend.Meloni addressed the matter in a video statement early Friday morning, "Neither I nor Italy ever beg," saying Trump fabricated his claims.Meloni also said she was "astonished" by Trump's claims, adding, "I…