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Who is Marco Rubio

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About Marco Rubio

Who is Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio is an American politician currently serving as the 72nd Secretary of State under the US President Donald Trump’s second administration.

Born in 1971 to Cuban immigrants, Rubio is passionate about the American Dream, having lived it himself. Drawn to public service, he served as a City Commissioner in West Miami and as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. In 2010, Rubio won a seat in the US Senate, serving as a Senator of Florida until 2025.
 
During his tenure as a Senator, Rubio gained national attention for his conservative approach to foreign policy and stance on immigration. He was
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Vance, Rubio congratulate Gor on assuming charge as US envoy to India

Sergio Gor arrived in New Delhi on January 9 to take up his new role as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

Rubio plans to meet Danish officials next week on US interests in Greenland

Rubio told a select group of US lawmakers that it was the Republican administration's intention to eventually purchase Greenland, as opposed to using military force

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Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Denmark, Greenland seek talks with Rubio over US interest in taking island

Trump has argued that the US needs to control the world's largest island to ensure its own security in the face of rising threats from China and Russia in the Arctic

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Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

Marco Rubio seizes chance to remake Latin America in Venezuela gambit

Rubio emerged as the administration's chief public voice on Venezuela, laying out hints of strategy after the US swooped into Caracas to remove President Maduro and fly him to New York for trial

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Rubio's U-turn on US running Venezuela stance: 'Trump retains optionality'

He added that current measures, including an oil quarantine and large naval deployments, are aimed at pressuring the Venezuelan regime

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:37 AM IST

'Seen us engaged' in resolving India-Pak conflict: US Secy of State Rubio

Rubio said that the US remains engaged around the world, including in conflicts that perhaps are not central to everyday life in America

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:23 AM IST

Rubio speaks to Australian FM as US condemns 'heinous' Bondi Beach attack

Rubio had a call with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong to discuss the antisemitic terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 11:01 AM IST

US also 'deeply committed' to Quad: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Rubio said that the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting was his first meeting soon after he was sworn in as Secretary of State in January this year

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

Rubio, Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts

Rubio, Hegseth, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles gathered at the State Department, with many eyes also on the Russia-Ukraine war

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 8:24 AM IST

US unveils 'New G20' for 2026 summit, adds Poland, excludes South Africa

According to Rubio, the 'New G20' will focus on three core themes--removing regulatory burdens, unlocking affordable and secure energy supply chains, and pioneering technologies

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 10:24 AM IST

US Secretary of State Rubio warns of 'imminent threat' from radical Islam

Rubio further said that Radical Islamists are 'prepared to conduct acts of terrorism, assassination, murders' to gain their 'domination of different cultures and societies'

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 7:20 AM IST

US peace plan 'looks better' with revisions but work continues: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy's visit to Paris followed Sunday's meeting between Ukrainian and US officials, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as productive

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 7:38 AM IST

US, Ukraine talks on Russia productive, but much work yet to be done: Rubio

The high-level negotiations in Florida came days before President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will be in Moscow to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 6:38 AM IST

Ukrainian delegation to meet Rubio, Witkoff for talks on US peace plan

Presidential advisor Jaresh Kushner will also be present to hold talks with the Ukrainian officials in Florida, emphasising Washington's diplomatic push

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 7:34 AM IST

US State Secy Rubio sees Ukraine deadline easing after 'productive' talks

Rubio's note of caution followed US-Ukrainian talks Sunday in Geneva that both sides described as making progress toward a deal

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Updated On : 24 Nov 2025 | 8:09 AM IST

Red Fort blast case: DNA test confirms attacker; US offers help in probe

Speaking at the G7 Summit, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said America had offered to assist India in investigating the Red Fort blast, praising authorities for their professionalism and restraint

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

Trump needs 'real chance' of ending war to meet Putin, says Rubio

In October, Trump announced surprise plans to hold a new summit with Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine after the two spoke by phone

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2025 | 8:23 AM IST

Pretty clear I am not allowed to run for a third term, says Donald Trump

Trump's remarks came after House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday said that he did not "see the path" for Trump to seek a third term

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Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 9:19 AM IST

I have best numbers ever: Trump says he'd 'love to' run for third term

Trump also hinted at the potential successors to lead the Republican Party after his tenure, naming Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance as top contenders for 2028 presidential race

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Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 7:08 AM IST

EAM Jaishankar meets US Secy of State Rubio in Kuala Lumpur to discuss ties

The meeting came in the backdrop of the proposed bilateral trade deal between India and the US, which, according to an official, is "very near" to concluding

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Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 9:29 AM IST