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US sanctions ICC president, senior trial lawyer to defend Israel

Trump said the campaign was aimed at defending Netanyahu and others from prosecution, rather than Trump himself.

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19 August, 2026

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Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court

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14 July, 2026

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Lebanon-Israel conflict

How the Lebanon framework reshapes the US-Iran standoff

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01 July, 2026

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US-Israel war on Iran

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Rubio: US wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'

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26 June, 2026

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US-Israel war on Iran

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Rubio says Iran deal will safeguard Gulf allies' security

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25 June, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens to India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (not pictured) addressing a joint press conference following their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 24, 2026.

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Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply

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23 June, 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France

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Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal

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22 June, 2026

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Lebanon-Israel conflict

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Israel threatens Beirut strikes; Hezbollah attacks kill soldier

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01 June, 2026

Barrack was key to shaping the Trump administration's relatively close relationship with the post-Assad Syrian government

Syria

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Trump administration ends Tom Barrack's Syria special envoy role

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30 May, 2026

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US-Israel war on Iran

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Claims of imminent US ceasefire agreement 'unfounded', says Iran

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25 May, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (centre L), his wife Jeanette (C) and US ambassador to India Sergio Gor (2R) visit the Taj Mahal in Agra on May 25, 2026.

US-Israel war on Iran

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Rubio says US will find 'another way' if Iran talks fail

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25 May, 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) meets with the Prime Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani at the State Department on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Qatar PM meets Rubio, Witkoff amid push for Iran deal

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10 May, 2026

U.S. Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni

US-Israel war on Iran

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Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks

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08 May, 2026

Pope Leo XIV exchanges gifts with U.S. Secretary Of State Marco Rubio during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on May 07, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican.

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Rubio meets US pope in bid to ease tensions

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07 May, 2026

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Cuba

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Cuba says US Secretary of State Rubio lying about oil blockade

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06 May, 2026

President Donald Trump speaks during a Small Business Summit in the East Room of the White House

US-Israel war on Iran

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US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue

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06 May, 2026

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for new Episcopal Ordinations at the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome

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Rubio expects to discuss religious freedom with Pope Leo

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05 May, 2026