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Marco Rubio speaks to NSAs of India, Pak; urges both to 'avoid escalation'

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with Rubio “shortly after the strikes” and briefed him on the actions taken. 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan closely and hopes this “ends quickly”.(Bloomberg)
Published on May 07, 2025 08:30 AM IST
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Marco Rubio reacts to 'Operation Sindoor': ‘Closely monitoring situation'

Marco Rubio is closely monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan following India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure. 

Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, at the White House in Washington, DC.(Bloomberg)
Updated on May 07, 2025 07:09 AM IST

Rubio slams Germany for extremist label on right-wing AfD: 'Tyranny in disguise'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised Germany's domestic intelligence service, for labelling AfD - a right-wing political party - an extremist group.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised Germany's spy agency for calling the AfD party an extremist body.(REUTERS)
Published on May 03, 2025 12:06 AM IST
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What Jaishankar said after Pahalgam discussion with Marco Rubio: ‘Backers and…’

Jaishankar called for the perpetrators, backers, and planners of the Pahalgam terrorist attack to be brought to justice.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar. (PTI )
Updated on May 01, 2025 02:29 PM IST

Rubio to call EAM Jaishankar, Pakistan's Dar: ‘Urging both to not escalate’

The US secretary of state will speak to EAM Jaishankar and Pakistan's Ishaq Dar on rising tensions between the countries after the Pahalgam attack.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio has also urged other countries to intervene amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan(REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 03:56 AM IST
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March Rubio breaks silence on 3 US citizen kids deported from Louisiana

Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, broke silence over the age of three young kids – ages two, four, and seven – who are all citizens of the United States.

Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State(AP)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 12:29 AM IST

Rubio says 10 more 'criminals' sent from US to El Salvador

Rubio says 10 more 'criminals' sent from US to El Salvador

Rubio says 10 more 'criminals' sent from US to El Salvador
Published on Apr 13, 2025 11:02 PM IST
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Marco Rubio says stripped US visas from 300 ‘lunatics’ over university protests

Since Trump’s return to office on Jan 20, Rubio has taken a hard stance against students leading anti-Israel protests on campuses over the Gaza war.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (AFP)
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 07:20 AM IST
AFP |

Rubio says Venezuela gangsters 'worse than Al Qaeda'

Rubio says Venezuela gangsters 'worse than Al Qaeda'

Rubio says Venezuela gangsters 'worse than Al Qaeda'
Published on Mar 28, 2025 12:21 AM IST
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US convicts two men hired to assassinate Iranian-American journalist

According to the US Department of Justice, the Iranian government hired Polad Omarov and Rafat Amirov to kill Masih Alinejad in exchange for USD 5,00,000.

A federal jury in the US convicted two men hired to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad(AFP)
Published on Mar 22, 2025 01:30 PM IST
ANI |

US secretary of state signs order to expedite $4 billion military aid to Israel

The US state secretary said that he had used emergency authority to expedite the delivery of military aid to Israel amid a shaky ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio signed a declaration authorising $4 billion military aid to Israel(Ohad Zwigenberg/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)
Published on Mar 02, 2025 08:37 AM IST

Marc Rubio fiercely says Zelensky should ‘apologise’ to Trump over WH fiasco

Marc Rubio, the US Secretary of State, harshly chastised Zelensky for a furious altercation with JD Vance and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.

Marco Rubio's criticism of Zelensky comes after the latter's interview with Fox New, where he clarified that he did not owe any apology to Trump after their heated exchange in the Oval Office. (JACK GUEZ/Pool via REUTERS)
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 11:22 PM IST

Grand Strategy: Three strongmen and the world order, 80 years apart

If the great power consensus remains between Russia and the US, India may have little to worry about. But, if it includes China, it could be a cause for concern

The February 18 US-Russia talks in Riyadh are expected to pave the way for a summit between Trump and Putin. (AP File)
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 05:54 PM IST

Rubio visit shows Trump's US backs Israel fully

Rubio visit shows Trump's US backs Israel fully

Rubio visit shows Trump's US backs Israel fully
Published on Feb 17, 2025 01:44 AM IST
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US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrives in Israel on first Middle East tour

Marco Rubio landed at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and is due to hold talks with Israeli officials on Sunday

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar welcomes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (REUTERS)
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 03:18 AM IST
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Marco Rubio's plane to Europe suffers 'mechanical issue', returns to base

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was headed to the Munich Security Conference when his plane was forced to turn around due to a mechanical issue. 

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio disembarks a plane as he arrives back at Joint Base Andrews, M.d., after the plane experienced a mechanical issue while flying him to the Munich Security Conference and returned Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP)(AP)
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 01:10 PM IST
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Marco Rubio takes over as USAID's acting head amid Musk’s ‘shut down’ threat

Elon Musk said USAID humanitarian agency will be "shutting down" as part of his radical –  and critics say unconstitutional –  drive to shrink US government.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media during a visit to workshops of aircraft maintenance firm Aeroman in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, (REUTERS)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 02:19 AM IST

R-Day: US says ties with India to be 'defining relationship of 21st century'

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday sent his message of greetings to the people of India on Republic Day.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting in Washington DC. (X/@DrSJaishankar)(X/@DrSJaishankar)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 08:47 AM IST

India, US talk ties, energy immigration in key meet

The two met right after participating in a Quad foreign ministers meeting where they agreed to work for a free and open Indo-Pacific

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio during Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. (Dr. S. Jaishankar-X)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 12:19 AM IST

Rubio meets Jaishankar in his first bilateral; commits to deepening India ties

Jaishankar and Rubio both reaffirmed their commitment to stronger US-India ties especially in technology, defence, and energy.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting, in Washington DC (HT)
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 01:09 PM IST

US secretary of state Rubio to hold first bilateral meeting with EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar is in the US at the government’s invitation to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, held on Monday.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets key members of President Trump’s Administration during the latter's inauguration ceremony, in Washington DC on Monday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 05:27 AM IST

Marco Rubio, sanctioned by China twice, is new US Secretary of State

Marco Rubio, who has represented Florida in the Senate since 2011, is known for his hawkish stance on China and has been sanctioned by the country twice.

Marco Rubio, US Senator from Florida, has been appointed as US Secretary of State. (AP)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 10:23 AM IST

On this path, China will control how Americans live in a decade: Marco Rubio

Warns of Taiwan crisis by end of decade. On Ukraine, Rubio said that the official US policy must be to call for an end to the war in Ukraine

US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. (AFP)
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 11:55 PM IST

Antony Blinken heckled by pro-Palestinian protester at farewell address: Watch

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's speech was interrupted by a protester, who blamed the Joe Biden administration for ‘genocide’.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a speech.(AP)
Published on Jan 15, 2025 08:28 AM IST

Condoleezza Rice recalls Manmohan Singh's impact on US-India relations

The passing of Manmohan Singh at 92 is mourned by leaders worldwide. Condoleezza Rice highlighted his pivotal role in US-India relations

According to former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a remarkable leader who helped place US-India ties on a
Published on Dec 28, 2024 08:04 AM IST
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Blinken makes unannounced stop in Iraq amid push to stabilise post-Assad Syria

Blinken met in Baghdad with Iraqi PM Mohammed al-Sudani as part of the hastily arranged trip, his 12th to the region since the Israel-Hamas war erupted

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken adjusts his U.S. flag lapel pin while riding in a helicopter on the way back from the U.S. embassy to the airport ahead of his departure, in Baghdad, Iraq on December 13, 2024. (via REUTERS)
Published on Dec 13, 2024 09:35 PM IST
PTI |

Antony Blinken under fire over 'cry sessions' for State Department employees

Antony Blinken is facing severe criticism for allegedly hosting “cry sessions” therapy for staff members who were upset with Donald Trump's election victory.

Just a few days after Trump's win against Kamala Harris, a document titled “managing stress during change” was delivered to department workers on November 11, which sparked the first reports of the meetings.
Published on Nov 25, 2024 03:54 PM IST

Hillary Clinton warns Harris of shocking ‘October surprise’ ahead of US election

Hillary Clinton has warned that there will be concerted efforts in October to “distort and pervert” ahead of the November 5 presidential elections.

According to Hillary Clinton, there will be a story about Kamala Harris soon. Regarding the October surprise, she remarked, “So, I don't know what it's going to be.” (AFP)
Published on Sep 30, 2024 11:51 PM IST

US approves sale of anti-submarine warfare gear to India

The development came on a day Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin held wide-ranging talks at Pentagon to deepen the bilateral relationship.

US Navy helicopter dropping airborne anti-submarine warfare (Lockheed Martin Photo)
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 11:18 AM IST
ByRahul Singh

Israel accepts ceasefire deal, next step for Hamas to say ‘yes’: Blinken

Blinken, on his ninth trip to the region since Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, called the proposed accord “a bridging agreement”.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (AP)
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 04:57 AM IST
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