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October 20, 2026 10:24 AM

‘Very close’ to finalising trade deal with India: Marco Rubio

The US is "very close" to finalising a trade deal with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, suggesting that the waiver from tariffs for buying Russian oil was linked to the decision. "We're trying to finalise the trade deal with Ind...

October 19, 2026 12:53 PM

Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions

The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials want more time to evaluate t...

October 14, 2026 9:55 AM

US top diplomat Marco Rubio to visit India and Uzbekistan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will depart on Saturday on a five-day trip to India and Uzbekistan, the State Department said, adding that he will discuss energy cooperation in India. Rubio will travel to Samarkand in Uzbekistan and to Mumbai and ...

October 8, 2026 12:10 AM

Rubio says US, Greece to jointly combat security threats

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that "strong and model NATO ally" Greece and the United States are launching new counterterrorism information sharing between their law enforcement agencies. During an official visit to Athens, Rub...

June 24, 2026 12:46 PM

Rubio Begins Gulf Tour to Reassure Allies on U.S.-Iran Agreement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a three-day tour of the Gulf region aimed at reassuring key Arab allies following Washington’s newly negotiated agreement with Iran after the conclusion of the four-month U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehr...

June 23, 2026 11:26 AM

Rubio faces tough task of selling Iran reset to wary Gulf allies

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces a delicate mission this week pitching Washington's Iran peace deal to Gulf Arab leaders who fear excessive concessions will strengthen Tehran and reshape the region's security balance and oil flows. Rubio wi...

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