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Marco Rubio

Rubio meets new Venezuelan foreign minister, urges release of political prisoners

The meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco marked the latter’s first US visit after being named to his post.
The meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco marked the latter’s first US visit after being named to his post.

Oil falls as report says Trump to give Iran diplomacy more time

The price of diesel displayed on a fuel pump at a petrol station in Pennsylvania, US, on Oct 20.
The price of diesel displayed on a fuel pump at a petrol station in Pennsylvania, US, on Oct 20.

Rubio defends Russian G-20 presence despite criticism from allies

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump thought it “important that Russia be a part of the G-20 conversation”.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump thought it “important that Russia be a part of the G-20 conversation”.

Distaste for Russian diplomat forces US to cancel G-20 photo session

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is hosting the event, made the decision to cancel the traditional photo, according to a senior US official.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is hosting the event, made the decision to cancel the traditional photo, according to a senior US official.

US, Canada see growing interest in limited ceasefire in Black Sea

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a press conference on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Megan Varner
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a press conference on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Megan Varner

US, South Korea, Japan vow ‘complete’ denuclearisation of North Korea

(From left) South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept 21.
(From left) South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept 21.

Rubio urges G-20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged his counterparts to find areas of agreement during the final ministerial meeting.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged his counterparts to find areas of agreement during the final ministerial meeting.

Top EU diplomat says Russia’s Lavrov presented ‘lies’ at G-20 talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (centre, right) arriving to take his seat at the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct 30.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (centre, right) arriving to take his seat at the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct 30.

‘No normalcy with Russia’: G-20 foreign ministers skip photo-op over Lavrov’s presence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (left) attending the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct 30. European G-20 members are supporting Ukraine as it fights off a Russian invasion.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (left) attending the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct 30. European G-20 members are supporting Ukraine as it fights off a Russian invasion.

US hosts G-20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre) hosting the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Oct 30.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre) hosting the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Oct 30.

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