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Marco Rubio meets Giorgia Meloni amid tensions between Rome and Washington

Marco Rubio met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome amid growing diplomatic tensions between Italy and the United States over security issues and the conflict in the Middle East. The meeting took place following recent criticism directed at the Italian leader by former U.S. President Donald......

Rubio visits Rome to ease Trump's rift with the Vatican and Italy

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Rome on Thursday for a diplomatic mission aimed at defusing weeks of escalating tension between the Trump administration, the Vatican, and the Italian government. Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace on the morning of May 7, with separate......

Marco Rubio in Rome and the Vatican to initiate a “Thaw” in relations

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Rome and the Vatican this week in what observers describe as an attempt to ease diplomatic tensions between Washington and the Holy See. According to an Italian government source, Rubio’s visit will include meetings with senior Vatican officials,......

Concerns grow over detentions of Panama-flagged vessels in China

Tensions in global maritime trade have risen after reports of detentions of Panama-flagged vessels in China, prompting concern from international stakeholders. Marco Rubio expressed alarm over the situation, warning that such actions could raise questions about the use of economic measures in international......

US increases fuel exports to Cuba's private sector amid blockade

U.S. suppliers have shipped roughly 30,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba’s private sector so far this year, according to shipping data and official documents reviewed by Reuters. The move highlights Washington’s effort to favor private businesses over state-run enterprises under its ongoing oil......

Marco Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France amid Iran conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to France this Friday to participate in a meeting of G7 foreign ministers, where discussions will focus on rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran. The gathering marks Rubio’s first international trip since the escalation that......

Iran says Rubio admitted US entered “war of choice” for Israel

Iran said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio effectively acknowledged that Washington joined a voluntary conflict on Israel’s behalf after he defended the joint American Israeli military operation against Iran during remarks at the U.S. Capitol. Speaking before a closed door briefing with lawmakers......

Rubio to hold G7 call amid rising tensions in Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to speak with foreign ministers from G7 countries on Saturday to discuss the evolving situation in Iran, according to a State Department official. The G7 group includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, alongside......

US signals readiness for diplomatic talks with North Korea

The United States has reiterated its openness to diplomatic engagement with North Korea, signaling a willingness to resume dialogue amid longstanding tensions over security and nuclear issues. Speaking to reporters, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains prepared to engage with representatives......