Marco Rubio
US calls on Iraq to disarm militias, what’s at stake? - analysis
With heavy pressure from two opposing forces, it remains to be seen what Iraq’s response to Rubio’s call for disarmament will be.
Marco Rubio to visit Israel, Hamas and Turkey discuss Gaza ceasefire - October 22, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Israel on Thursday for two-day trip
Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule
US expected to attend Paris meeting on Gaza transition, diplomatic sources say
The meeting, which will happen in parallel to negotiations between Israel, Hamas and mediators in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Rubio joins hostage families, survivors to commemorate Oct. 7 anniversary in Washington
Multiple White House officials joined the Hostages and Missing Families Forum in the sukkah to advocate for the release of all 48 remaining hostages.
Rubio says hostage deal 'closer than ever' but warns of major obstacles ahead
In an interview on ABC’s This Week, Rubio said the talks are structured in two stages.
Trump: Hamas will face 'complete obliteration' if it refuses to cede power in Gaza
The US Secretary of State stated that meetings regarding Trump's Gaza deal are currently ongoing.
US State Dept. appoints official to handle case of US-Palestinian teen held in Israeli prison
Mohammed Ibrahim, jailed for stone-throwing since February, is set to meet the new State Department official next week amid calls for his release.
Forty-seven Democrats sign letter calling for US to recognize a Palestinian state
Rep. Ro Khanna led 47 Democrats in pressing Trump and Rubio to back Palestinian statehood, while others proposed an Arab League-led deal.
Rubio calls Western recognition of Palestine 'irrelevant,' blames it for derrailing hostage talks
Rubio also said that Trump would be uninterested in a partial hostage deal, adding that the US president "wants all 48 hostages out, including the 20 who are alive and the 28 who are deceased."
President Donald Trump, dignitaries, pastors and 90,000 others pay tribute to Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk’s funeral drew 90,000 mourners to State Farm Stadium, with tributes from Trump, Musk and faith leaders honoring his legacy in faith, family and American liberty.
Why did Hamas trot out Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad to show he’s alive? - analysis
Ghazi Hamad’s first public appearance since the Doha strike signals Hamas wants to show its leadership survived — and may still be open to negotiations.
Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is due to meet US lawmakers in Washington to discuss lifting sanctions and advancing a security deal with Israel, Senator Lindsey Graham was cited as saying.
Qatar, US near defense deal after Israeli strike in Doha
The US and Qatar are set to finalize a defense pact, with Rubio emphasizing Qatar’s crucial role in mediating between Israel and Hamas.
