Marco Rubio
Those recognizing a Palestinian state 'can't even tell you where it is,' Rubio says
“At the end of the day, Hamas is sitting there saying: We’re winning the PR war. We’ve got all these countries lining up on our side of this argument."
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
Rubio says US officials are in Malaysia to help in Cambodia-Thailand talks
Rubio stresses commitment to Gaza ceasefire, returning hostages in meeting with families
The anti-Zionist institute amplifying US-sanctioned UN envoy Francesca Albanese's voice - opinion
Washington freezes the assets of the UN's Palestinian rapporteur, accusing her of "political warfare" against the US and Israel, as well as antisemitism. Critics question who is amplifying her voice.
Rubio presses Iraq to act on energy infrastructure attacks, warns against PMC law
The call, confirmed by Tammy Bruce, focused on urging the Iraqi government to take action against those responsible and to strengthen measures to prevent future incidents.
After multiple rounds of renewed fighting, will the Syria truce finally last? - analysis
The challenge now is whether the two sides can de-escalate. Numerous Bedouin tribes from across Syria mobilized to fight in Sweida.
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
In the directive released by the State Dept., it was made clear that the United States "will pursue partnerships with countries wherever our strategic interests align."
Rubio: US has engaged with all parties in Syria clashes, agreed on steps to end situation
Rubio said that steps must be taken by "all parties to deliver on commitments they have made and this is what we fully expect them to do."
US, European allies agree on August deadline for Iran nuclear deal – report
If Iran and the US cannot reach a deal by August, Germany, France, and the UK will reimpose UNSC sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 Iran deal.
'There are no red lines anymore' says UN Palestinian rights expert on US sanctions
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said that the US sanctions on her are "extremely problematic," and stressed that she would continue doing what she has been doing.
US State Department to fire over 1,300 employees as Trump admin. aims to shrink federal gov't
As part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal government, at least 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers have had their positions terminated, CNN reported.
Nuclear partnership: US signs second-ever civil nuclear deal with south-Asian country
"The signing of this... marks an important step toward establishing a robust civil nuclear partnership between the United States and Malaysia," the State Department said.
Marco Rubio has 'frank' talks on ceasefire with Russia's FM Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur
Rubio said that he expressed to Lavrov that Trump is frustrated "that there has not been more flexibility on the Russian side to bring about an end to this conflict."
Rubio imposes sanctions on UN's Albanese over 'political, economic warfare' against Israel, US
"A clear message. Time for the UN to pay attention!" Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar wrote in response.
