Rubio reveals issue to be discussed at Abu Dhabi talks
The U.S. administration expects that some progress will be made at the upcoming trilateral talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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US considers Russias participation in G20 important - Rubio
U.S. President Donald Trump believes it is important for Russia to take part in G20 discussions, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a press conference following the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta.
Rubio arrives in Samarkand to attend C5 plus 1 summit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Sunday evening ahead of talks with representatives of five Central Asian countries, as Washington seeks to expand diplomatic, economic and security cooperation with the region.
Rubio to visit Uzbekistan and India in October
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will depart on Saturday on a five-day trip to India and Uzbekistan, the State Department said, adding that he will discuss energy cooperation in India.
Iranian delegation left New York after UNGA as scheduled
Iranian representatives left New York following the UN General Assembly according to a pre‑arranged schedule, refuting media reports that the State Department had demanded their urgent departure.
US says implementation of Armenia critical minerals memorandum has begun
The memorandum on rare earth metals and critical minerals was formally signed during a meeting between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Russia to consider invitation to G20 summit - Peskov
Russia appreciates the invitation extended to President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in the United States, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Lavrov to meet Rubio in New York
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he would meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York.
Russia's VTB hit by US sanctions once again
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added Russia’s VTB Bank, which is already under Washington's sanctions, to its Iran-related restrictions list, according to a statement released by the department.
US detects no significant aid to Iran from abroad - Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims that Iran is receiving outside assistance that is altering the dynamics of the conflict. …
US may sale ammunition and equipment to Saudi Arabia for 5bln dollars
The U.S. Department of State has approved the possible sale of tank engines, bombs, precision guidance kits, and other systems to Saudi Arabia for a total of around $5.75 bln, according to a statement released on its website.
US to increase economic pressure on Iran
The recent U.S. sanctions imposed as part of Operation Economic Outcast are aimed at eliminating any possibility of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Al Jazeera.
US not planning new strikes on Iran - report
The United States is not planning new attacks on Iran any time soon as it will focus on other means of pressure on Tehran, including using sanctions, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told top diplomats from a number of countries.
US revokes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
The United States has officially revoked Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, the press service of the U.S. Department of the Treasury said.
Qatar to purchase four US tanker aircraft
Qatar has agreed to purchase four KC‑46A tanker aircraft and related equipment from the US for $4.5 billion, with the State Department already approving the deal.
US and UAE discuss regional security in Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone Tuesday with United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan about regional security, the U.S. State Department said.
US cites progress in Lebanon-Israel talks
The U.S. State Department reports progress in negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, with talks in Rome leading to agreement on pilot zones for the Lebanese Armed Forces to take control and disarm Hezbollah.
Israel and Lebanon to hold new round of talks in Rome
The next round of U.S.-led talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome next week, with negotiators seeking to build on recent progress toward implementing a security framework agreement, Axios reported.
US does not believe Iran serious about talks - Rubio
Tehran has reached out to Washington regarding negotiations to resolve the armed conflict, but the United States does not believe that Iran is serious, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated at a meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states in Manila.
Three pilot zones come into effect in Lebanon - US
The Lebanese army began taking charge of security in three southern villages Monday, as a deal to secure an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah faced its first test on the ground.
