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Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Antonio Rubio was born on May 28, 1971, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrant parents. In 1993, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida, and in 1996, a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He served as a West Miami City Commissioner, then in the Florida House of Representatives, and later represented Florida in the U.S. Senate from 2011 to 2025. As of 2025, he is the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States, as well as the acting National Security Advisor.
1998
Elected West Miami City Commissioner
2000
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives
2006
Became Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
2006
Introduced the legislative plan "100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future," which was adopted by the Florida House of Representatives
2010
Elected to the U.S. Senate
2019
Developed and passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which became a significant turning point in U.S.-China relations
2020
Created the Paycheck Protection Program, which helped save millions of small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
2022
Re-elected to a third term in the U.S. Senate
2025
Unanimously confirmed as the 72nd U.S. Secretary of State, becoming the first Hispanic to hold the position
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Vance plans to visit Hungary to support Orbán ahead of elections

The US Vice President plans a visit to Budapest amid Viktor Orbán's declining approval ratings. The trip may be postponed due to the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Politics • March 18, 07:23 PM • 9130 views
US urges allies to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations

The US State Department has sent a dispatch demanding that Iranian entities be added to terrorist lists by March 20. This is intended to limit the financing of attacks against citizens.

Politics • March 17, 03:55 AM • 15233 views
Cuba confirms talks with US amid oil blockade

President Díaz-Canel confirmed the start of a dialogue with the US amid fuel shortages. Trump threatens regime change and tariffs for the island's oil suppliers.

News of the World • March 14, 09:39 AM • 4881 views
Tibet's leader fears China's growing influence as US embroiled in war with Iran

The Tibetan government-in-exile is monitoring the risks of escalation in Iran. Penpa Tsering believes this could distract the US and give China an advantage in the region.

News of the World • March 14, 08:39 AM • 5772 views
Boeing to supply Israel with five thousand "smart" bombs under a new $298 million contract

Boeing has signed a contract to supply Israel with guided aerial bombs. The US State Department also approved an urgent sale of 12,000 bomb casings, bypassing Congress.

News of the World • March 10, 11:57 PM • 5740 views
US State Department urgently approved sale of 12,000 aerial bombs to Israel, bypassing Congress

Marco Rubio used emergency powers to supply 12,000 bombs, each weighing 450 kg. The decision is explained by the critical need of the Israeli army.

Politics • March 7, 02:29 AM • 36373 views
Trump says Cuba will 'fall soon'

Donald Trump said that Cuba will fall soon, but it wants to make a deal. Therefore, he will send Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the country.

News of the World • March 6, 08:44 PM • 10256 views
Trump stated there was no evacuation plan for Americans before the operation in Iran

U. S. President Donald Trump stated there was no plan to evacuate Americans in the Middle East due to the speed of the military operation. He noted that everything happened very quickly and Iran was preparing to attack Israel and others.

Politics • March 3, 06:08 PM • 8243 views
Rubio: US military operation in Iran will last "as long as it takes"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the military operation in Iran will last "as long as it takes. " According to him, the operation aims to eliminate the threat from short-range ballistic missiles.

News of the World • March 2, 11:02 PM • 15410 views
US lost six servicemen in Iran war, harsher strikes expected

The US Central Command reported six servicemen killed in the war in Iran. The remains of two missing servicemen were found after Iranian attacks.

News of the World • March 2, 09:53 PM • 13037 views
Trump suggested the possibility of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba amid a deep crisis in the country

U. S. President Donald Trump announced active negotiations with Cuba regarding its future status, using the term "friendly takeover." Cuban authorities initiated the dialogue due to economic collapse and lack of resources.

Politics • February 27, 07:02 PM • 7425 views
Talks on Iran's nuclear program reached a stalemate amid US military pressure

Talks on Iran's nuclear program ended without an agreement due to radical differences. The US demands the elimination of Iran's nuclear facilities, increasing its military presence in the region.

Politics • February 26, 09:54 PM • 7205 views
Rubio warned of Trump's "not limitless" patience regarding peace talks

The US Secretary of State stated that the administration continues to pressure Moscow by imposing sanctions and selling weapons to Ukraine. The US is the only country that can be a catalyst for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Politics • February 26, 08:00 AM • 4649 views
Negotiations on the war in Ukraine proved more difficult than expected in the US - Vance

US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that peace negotiations on the war in Ukraine turned out to be significantly more difficult than expected. However, Washington sees some progress in the dialogue with both sides of the conflict.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 06:05 PM • 9331 views
Trump says Iran has renewed pursuit of 'sinister' nuclear goals

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is resuming its nuclear program after US strikes. This intensifies speculation about preparations for new military strikes.

News of the World • February 25, 07:34 AM • 4556 views
Trump's threats to strike Iran to force a deal risk backfiring - Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump is considering limited military strikes on Iran to force Tehran to sign a new nuclear deal. This could lead to a new destabilizing conflict in the Middle East.

News of the World • February 21, 07:00 AM • 12886 views
"Family photo," red caps, and "incredible friends": Trump's Peace Council inaugural meeting begins in the US

US President Donald Trump opened the first meeting of the Peace Council, calling it his most important undertaking. He welcomed world leaders, including representatives from Saudi Arabia and Hungary.

Politics • February 19, 03:49 PM • 6327 views
Macron called the protection of free speech on social media "nonsense," criticizing the US position

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that protecting freedom of speech on social media is "pure nonsense," contradicting Donald Trump's foreign policy. European countries are considering banning social media for minors, while the US criticizes such actions as censorship.

Politics • February 18, 07:35 PM • 6633 views
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The US softens its tone, Europe finally arms itself, and Ukraine remains in focus - results of the Munich Conference

At the Munich Conference, the US announced plans to provide Ukraine with $15 billion in weapons in 2026. Europe is discussing the creation of its own army, and Ukraine is ready for elections after a ceasefire.

Politics • February 16, 04:45 PM • 62413 views
The US is the only country capable of bringing Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table - Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States is the only country that can compel Ukraine and Russia to negotiate. The US is not imposing an agreement, but merely seeks to help end the devastating war.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:48 PM • 4822 views
Hungary supports US peace efforts in Ukraine, Orbán said

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Hungary would support US peace efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine. Orbán believes that the war would not have started if Donald Trump had been the US president.

Politics • February 16, 12:00 PM • 4348 views
Rubio pledges US support to Hungarian PM Orban ahead of tense elections

Donald Trump is ready to help Hungary in case of financial difficulties. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Trump's commitment to Orban's success.

Politics • February 16, 11:45 AM • 3918 views
Hungary and Slovakia demand Croatia open an alternative route for transit of oil from Russia bypassing Ukraine

Hungary and Slovakia have approached Croatia regarding the transportation of Russian oil via the Adriatic pipeline. This decision is due to the cessation of transit through the Ukrainian branch of the Druzhba oil pipeline after Russian attacks.

Economy • February 15, 09:02 PM • 13870 views
US confirms findings of European investigators on Navalny poisoning

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States does not dispute the results of European allies' investigations into the poisoning of Alexei Navalny. Washington fully trusts the technical and scientific reports of European laboratories.

Politics • February 15, 07:51 PM • 5035 views
California Governor assures Europe that Trump is a temporary phenomenon for the US

California Governor Gavin Newsom stated in Munich that Trump's presidency is not a long-term norm for the US. He urged Europe to maintain stable cooperation with the United States.

Politics • February 15, 03:04 PM • 11259 views
Rubio arrived in Slovakia as part of his European tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Slovakia, where he will meet with Prime Minister Robert Fico and President Peter Pellegrini. He will discuss US-Slovak relations, regional security, and nuclear energy.

News of the World • February 15, 12:54 PM • 5916 views
Kallas rejects myth of Europe's decline and warns of Kremlin's growing ambitions

At the Munich Security Conference, Kaja Kallas rejected the notion of a "declining Europe," emphasizing its resilience. She called Russia the main threat but noted that Russia is not a superpower.

Politics • February 15, 12:45 PM • 7059 views
The US is preparing for a much more serious level of escalation with Iran compared to previous conflicts - Reuters

The American command is developing plans for prolonged military operations against Iran that could last a week or more. This is intended to be an argument in negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear and regional policies.

Politics • February 15, 01:41 AM • 11980 views
US launches series of airstrikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria

The US Central Command reported a series of 10 airstrikes on more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria from February 3 to 12, 2026. Operation "Hawkeye Strike" eliminated or captured more than 50 militants, destroying over a hundred infrastructure facilities.

Politics • February 14, 10:20 PM • 8895 views
Zelenskyy discussed meetings in Geneva with Trump's representatives Kushner and Witkoff

President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Trump's representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner before trilateral meetings in Geneva. Developments after meetings in Abu Dhabi and a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio were also discussed.

Politics • February 14, 08:45 PM • 7929 views