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Marco Rubio

Explainer-How US sanctions would undermine global war crimes court

An exterior view of the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
An exterior view of the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, say sources

The International Criminal Court building is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, Jan 16, 2019.
The International Criminal Court building is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, Jan 16, 2019.

US sanctions Cuban nickel reserves, military enterprises

A excavator is seen in an area used by the nickel plant Pedro Soto Alba in the eastern city of Moa, Cuba, June 10, 2016. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini
A excavator is seen in an area used by the nickel plant Pedro Soto Alba in the eastern city of Moa, Cuba, June 10, 2016. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

China, US top diplomats discuss ‘high-level interactions’ in call, Beijing says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (far left) meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (far right) on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay, the Philippines, in July.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (far left) meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (far right) on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay, the Philippines, in July.

Democratic senator calls for US diplomats to help guide Europe troop review

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Army Soldiers take part at Saber Junction excercise in Hohenfels, Germany, September 8, 2022.  REUTERS/Lukas Barth/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Army Soldiers take part at Saber Junction excercise in Hohenfels, Germany, September 8, 2022.  REUTERS/Lukas Barth/File Photo

South Africa says US misrepresented its policies after visa curbs

South Africa’s foreign ministry added in a statement that the US announcement aligned with “the mischaracterisation of South Africa’s domestic policies by fringe groups”.
South Africa’s foreign ministry added in a statement that the US announcement aligned with “the mischaracterisation of South Africa’s domestic policies by fringe groups”.

South Korea’s top diplomat to meet Rubio amid US investment, Hormuz discussions

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (right) will hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sept 18, the foreign ministry said.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (right) will hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sept 18, the foreign ministry said.

Rubio announces US visa curbs for some foreign nationals from South Africa

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa.

Beyond midterms, Republicans ponder who comes after Trump

The Midterm Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Sept 10.
The Midterm Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Sept 10.

Rubio promises security cooperation to Colombia’s new president

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Batallon Paraiso military complex on Sept 8.
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Batallon Paraiso military complex on Sept 8.

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