The US' new top diplomat Marco Rubio reaffirmed the country's "unwavering support" for Israel, days into a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a large-scale raid in the illegally occupied West Bank.

New Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that he will rid the State Department of work on climate and "cultural" issues.

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The United States’ new top diplomat Marco Rubio reaffirmed the country’s “unwavering support” for Israel, days into a fragile ceasefire in the

The Senate has unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of State; he will be the first Latino to serve as the nation's top diplomat.

Rubio lost to Trump in 2016 but he’s living his best life as Secretary of State, approved unanimously by his Senate colleagues.

Marco Rubio has been confirmed by the Senate for secretary of state with unanimous support. Now comes the hard part that could make or break his tenure: retaining the full backing of his new boss, Donald Trump.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado confirmed on Wednesday that she and Edmundo González, recognized as the elected president by several countries including the United States, had a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio,

The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio's as secretary of state on Monday, making him the first member of President Donald Trump's second Cabinet.

Rubio called China the "most potent, dangerous adversary" during his confirmation and is expected to work with India, Japan, and Australia to counter this.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to reiterate Washington's support for its ally, and the two also discussed Iran and Israeli hostages in Gaza,