Rubio faces a complex set of immediate challenges, including implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal, managing escalating tensions with Iran, and attempting to revive the Abraham Accords, experts say

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducted a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, in which he emphasized his support for Israel and vowed to work to release all the hostages held in Hamas captivity, the US State Department announced after the call on Friday morning.

Senator Marco Rubio warned of China’s growing threat, and he backed NATO but said Europe needed to do more to help protect itself. His friendly, five-hour confirmation hearing seemed to all but guarantee he would be the next secretary of state.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised on Thursday to pile $600 billion into US trade and investments as he congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House.

The newly appointed U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, reiterated Washington's 'unwavering support' for Israel, days into a fragile cease-fire

Rubio said the US will continue to work “tirelessly” to help free the remaining hostages in Gaza. Read more at straitstimes.com.

BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 25. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered an immediate and sweeping freeze on foreign aid funding, including military aid to Ukraine, Trend reports. The measures will apply to all countries except Israel and Egypt. According to Secretary Rubio's order, most current programs will be frozen for 90 days.

Israel confirmed receiving the names of four female soldiers held hostage by Hamas following the October 7 attack, who are set to be returned as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal, CNN reported. Hamas said earlier that it intends to release Karina Ariev (20), Daniella Gilboa (20), Naama Levy (20) and Liri Albag (19).

The Geneva declaration was a first Trump-term initiative sponsored by six countries — the United States, Brazil, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia and Uganda — that sought to curb global access and support for abortions by stating that there is no international right to abortion and thus countries don’t have any obligation to finance it or facilitate it.

Marco Rubio is the first member of Donald Trump's second administration whose position was confirmed by the Senate.

US President Donald J. Trump has foreign governments, domestic constituencies, journalists, and pundits running in circles as they attempt to identify his Middle East policy. The confusion is evident in contradictory responses to Mr. Trump’s election by some of his pro-Israel supporters and early polling in the Middle East.