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  US declares end of 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran

  World | May 06, 2026 10:54 IST

  The US has been heavily involved in efforts linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.

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  S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss economic fallout, energy security amid Middle East tensions

  India | March 23, 2026 23:37 IST

  This came hours after Donald Trump announced that the US had been holding a meaningful dialogue with Iran to materialise a deal in order to establish peace in the region.

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  Mystery drones spotted over US base where Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth live, high alert issued: Report

  World | March 19, 2026 10:51 IST

  Notably, the sightings of the drones observed on a single night in the past ten days has triggered an emergency White House meeting and prompted officials to consider relocating both secretaries. As of the latest reports, neither Rubio nor Hegseth has been moved.

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  Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, holds wide-ranging talks

  World | February 04, 2026 6:59 IST

  The meeting between Jaishankar and Rubio comes a day after Trump announced on Truth Social that India and the US agreed to a trade deal, under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Delhi from 25 to 18 per cent.

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  Marco Rubio hints at preemptive strike option against Iran as US bolsters military in Middle East

  World | January 29, 2026 7:24 IST

  Rubio said the Trump administration's decision to strengthen US assets in the region, including the recent arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group in the US Central Command area, was a "prudent" step aimed at protecting more than 30,000 US service members stationed across the region.

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  Jaishankar discusses trade, defence and energy ties with Marco Rubio in key India-US talks

  India | January 13, 2026 23:45 IST

  The conversation took place a day after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor formally assumed charge in New Delhi on Monday.

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  Marco Rubio to be next Cuban president? Trump says 'sounds good to me'

  World | January 11, 2026 23:48 IST

  Tensions have heightened between the two Cold War era enemies, with Trump warning that Cuba must "make a deal" with the US or it will face consequence.

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  Marco Rubio to hold talks with Danish leaders on Greenland 'next week' after Trump's takeover remark

  World | January 07, 2026 22:33 IST

  Marco Rubio will meet with Danish government officials next week to discuss about Greenland following remarks by US President Donald Trump.

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  US rebukes radical Islam amid 'atrocities' against Christians in Nigeria, plans visa curbs

  World | December 04, 2025 7:49 IST

  State secretary Rubio said these radical groups can do anything, including acts of terrorism and assassinations, to establish their dominance across cultures and societies.

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  US declares 'Cartel de los Soles' a foreign terrorist group; Venezuela strongly rejects move

  World | November 24, 2025 22:54 IST

  Venezuela immediately dismissed the move, calling it a “ridiculous” attempt to label a “non-existent” group as a terrorist organisation.

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  Marco Rubio praises India's handling of Delhi blast probe, says 'they don’t need our help'

  India | November 13, 2025 10:21 IST

  Delhi blast: On November 10, a high-intensity blast from a slow-moving car ripped through the Red Fort metro station area, killing 13 people and leaving many injured.

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  Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio in Malaysia amid ongoing trade negotiations with US

  World | October 27, 2025 8:26 IST

  The meeting between the two leaders come at a time when trade negotiations between India and the United States (US) are underway.

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  'Not at India's expense': Marco Rubio's big remark on US relations with Pakistan

  World | October 26, 2025 23:48 IST

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States is seeking to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan. He was responding to a reporter during a press briefing over the turning point in US and US-Pakistan ties.

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  Marco Rubio claims Trump played key role in ending hostilities between India, Pakistan

  World | September 24, 2025 8:59 IST

  Marco Rubio said Trump has played a “critical role” in resolving several other conflicts, including those between Thailand and Cambodia, the Congo and Rwanda, and Azerbaijan and Armenia.

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  US hopes to fix tariff tensions with India over Russian oil trade, says Marco Rubio after meeting Ja

  World | September 23, 2025 21:11 IST

  We’ve already seen the measures we’ve taken with regard to India, although that’s something we hope we can fix, Marco Rubio said.

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  'India is of critical importance to US': Marco Rubio after meeting S Jaishankar

  World | September 23, 2025 8:45 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.

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  Jaishankar, Marco Rubio agree to progress on priority areas in key meet amid tariffs, H-1B visa row

  World | September 23, 2025 0:04 IST

  The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.

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  Marco Rubio says US will restrict visas of Central Americans who are 'acting' on behalf of China

  World | September 05, 2025 6:45 IST

  A press statement by Marco Rubio stressed that the United States is committed to countering China's corrupt influence in Central America and stopping its attempts to subvert the rule of law.

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  Florida accident: US suspends visa issuance for foreign truck drivers after crash involving Indian

  World | August 22, 2025 8:16 IST

  In the United States, truck drivers must pass a commercial license test that includes a basic English proficiency assessment, such as understanding road signs. However, accused Singh did not pass this test. He correctly answered only 2 out of 12 questions on the English language proficiency test.

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  'I'll meet Zelenskyy': Putin's willingness signals breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine talks, says Rubio

  World | August 19, 2025 17:00 IST

  US President Donald Trump has said he is arranging talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.