Marco Rubio

Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court

US President Donald Trump and other US officials have long said the International Criminal Court should not have the authority to investigate and prosecute Americans.

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war

Servicemen of the 15th 'Kara-Dag' Brigade of the Operational Assignment of the National Guard of Ukraine prepare to fire a 152 mm howitzer 2A65 Msta-B towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a position near the frontline town of Dobropillia, in Donetsk region, Ukraine July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov

Rubio says USA ‘screwed’ by World Cup red card

USA’s Folarin Balogun (right) was sent off after being judged to have stamped on the back of Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic’s foot.

US designates Ecuador's Chone Killers gang a foreign terrorist group

China urges US to handle Taiwan issue ‘with utmost caution’

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the US and China should work to build a “constructive, strategically stable relationship”.

US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship Ever Lovely in Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker sailing near the Omani coast on June 25.

Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman

The UN’s maritime agency temporarily paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after an attack on a tanker near Oman on June 25.

Russia's Lavrov contradicts Rubio, calls for clarity on US mediation role

FILE PHOTO: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference following talks with Madagascar's Foreign Minister Alice N'Diaye in Moscow, Russia, June 19, 2026. Sergei Ilnitsky/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel

Statements by US Vice-President J.D. Vance (left) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) have at times diverged over the past week, especially on the subject of Israel.

Rubio to host summit on political violence on July 15

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Bahrain International Airport after his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama, Bahrain, June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee/Pool

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