U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Lisbon on Thursday, October 8, for a high-level visit focused on strengthening cooperation between the United States and Portugal in defence, technology and the economy. Rubio was welcomed by Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, with the two officials later holding talks and a joint press conference at […]
Defense, Energy and Regional Security Top Agenda U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Athens for the sixth U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue, with defense cooperation, regional security and energy expected to dominate discussions between the two NATO allies. Rubio arrived in the Greek capital on Tuesday evening after visiting Iceland as part of a […]
Discussions Come Amid Escalating Saudi-Houthi Hostilities Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement continue to escalate. According to the Saudi state news agency, the discussions will cover Saudi-U.S. bilateral relations, as well […]
Seoul is preparing to unveil major investments in U.S. energy, nuclear power and shipbuilding as Washington presses for progress on a $350 billion commitment U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce details of South Korea’s planned investment in the United States on Friday, September 18, according to South Korean lawmaker Yoon Hu-duk, as Washington […]
U.S. Secretary of State says the Western Hemisphere is a “real priority” as Washington expands security, anti-narcotics and economic partnerships across Latin America U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the Western Hemisphere, describing the region as a fundamental priority for U.S. national security, economic prosperity […]
Peru has agreed to join the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” coalition, strengthening cooperation with Washington and other regional governments in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. The development came during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Lima, the final stop of his three-country South American tour. Rubio has made counter-narcotics […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he will ask Congress for $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador, as Washington deepens cooperation with President Daniel Noboa’s government in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. U.S.-Ecuador Security Partnership Rubio made the announcement during his visit to Ecuador, where he praised the […]
The United States has declined to join a UK-led initiative imposing trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, highlighting a growing policy difference between Washington and several of its traditional European allies over Israel’s settlement expansion. UK and Allies Target Settlement Trade The United Kingdom announced measures on September 8, 2026, alongside […]
Marco Rubio Formalises Civil Nuclear Partnership With Paraguay The United States and Paraguay have signed a Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding, marking a significant step in expanding bilateral cooperation on peaceful nuclear energy and strengthening long-term energy security. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana formalised the agreement […]
Israeli Prime Minister to Discuss Gaza, Iran and Regional Security Visit Includes Attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham’s Funeral Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is travelling to Washington, D.C. for high-level discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump as both leaders seek to address growing security challenges in the Middle East. The meeting at the White House […]