SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment
Cover image for Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Rubio to the Middle East after Trump's Gaza Gambit

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first visit to the Middle East in February, according to a high-ranking official at the American Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Rubio will first participate in the security conference in Munich, Germany next week and then visit Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Rubio to the Middle East after Trump's Gaza Gambit

Judge pauses blow to USA's aid agency

The Trump administration has presented its plan to dismantle the USA's aid agency USAID, the world's largest aid donor. The staff of 8,000 is to be reduced to barely 300, according to media reports.
Judge pauses blow to USA's aid agency

USA seizes additional planes from Venezuela

The USA has seized an aircraft belonging to the Venezuelan government for the second time in less than a year. .
USA seizes additional planes from Venezuela

Guatemala wants to receive migrants from the USA

Guatemala wants to receive migrants with other nationalities who are deported from the USA. It is the second country to sign a similar agreement with the USA.
Guatemala wants to receive migrants from the USA

The President: Panama Withdraws from Chinese Investment

Panama is leaving China's global infrastructure project "One Belt, One Road", also known as the new Silk Road. The decision follows pressure from the USA to, among other things, reduce Beijing's influence over the Panama Canal.
The President: Panama Withdraws from Chinese Investment

Rubio: El Salvador can accept US prisoners

El Salvador has offered to receive both deported migrants and convicted or already imprisoned individuals from the USA. This is stated by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after meeting President Nayib Bukele on site in the country.
Rubio: El Salvador can accept US prisoners

Dousa: Consequences of USAID shutdown being investigated

In a sudden move, the US aid agency USAID was shut down. Now, Swedish Sida is investigating what consequences the American decision may have, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
Dousa: Consequences of USAID shutdown being investigated

The Foreign Minister takes over crisis-ridden USAID

The operations of the US's major aid agency USAID were shut down on Monday following an order from President Donald Trump, according to his personal adviser Elon Musk. Hours later, partially contradictory information emerged, as Foreign Minister Marco Rubio said he would take over the management of USAID.
The Foreign Minister takes over crisis-ridden USAID

Rubio in Panama – after Trump's canal threat

The USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio has landed in Panama, his first stop on his premiere trip as part of Donald Trump's new government. Trump has threatened to take over the Panama Canal.
Rubio in Panama – after Trump's canal threat

USA presses Rwanda for immediate ceasefire

The USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio is pressing Rwanda's President Paul Kagame for an immediate ceasefire in the Congo-Kinshasa. .
USA presses Rwanda for immediate ceasefire

USA backs down on acute humanitarian aid

The USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio issues more exemptions from President Donald Trump's previous comprehensive stop on payments of foreign aid. .
USA backs down on acute humanitarian aid

The Plan: This is How Canada Wants to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats

Canada wants to join forces with the United Kingdom, EU, and Mexico to counter Donald Trump's threats of trade tariffs. We believe that we can avoid tariffs, says Foreign Minister Melanie Joly.
The Plan: This is How Canada Wants to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats

USA and Colombia Impose Tariffs on Each Other

The USA is introducing punitive tariffs on all Colombian goods – and Colombia is responding with tariffs on American products. The first trade war since Donald Trump took office as president is thus looming.
USA and Colombia Impose Tariffs on Each Other

China sends warning to USA about Taiwan

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges the new colleague in the USA, Marco Rubio, to approach the issue of Taiwan "with caution". The indirect warning from Beijing took place in the first phone call between the two foreign ministers.
China sends warning to USA about Taiwan

Panama first stop for US Secretary of State

The newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces that his first trip in office will go to Central America and among other places, Panama. President Donald Trump has previously threatened to take possession of the Panama Canal.
Panama first stop for US Secretary of State

Foreign Minister Rubio Pledges Support to Israel

The USA's new Foreign Minister Marco Rubio promises "unwavering support" to Israel. The message comes a few days into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Foreign Minister Rubio Pledges Support to Israel

Marco Rubio approved as Foreign Minister

Marco Rubio, senator from Florida, becomes the USA's new foreign minister. He is the first of the persons that President Donald Trump has nominated who gets approved by the senate.
Marco Rubio approved as Foreign Minister

Blinken hopes for a future Palestine

Antony Blinken emphasizes in one of his last speeches as US Secretary of State that a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians is the only possible way forward in the conflict in the Middle East. .
Blinken hopes for a future Palestine

Trump's Controversial Candidate Questioned

Former TV anchor Pete Hegseth, who Donald Trump wants to see as the US Defense Minister, has been questioned in a senate committee. He was both praised and booed.
Trump's Controversial Candidate Questioned

Trump's strategy: Relying on the extended family

Some become ambassadors to exciting places. Others hope that the future President of the USA, Donald Trump, will have them close to him, as allies in Congress.
Trump's strategy: Relying on the extended family

This is Team Trump: Hardline Loyalists

The appointments are coming at a rapid pace – and some of them are sparking anger. The USA's incoming president Donald Trump is putting together his government.
This is Team Trump: Hardline Loyalists

Trump nominates several ministers

The USA's incoming president Donald Trump is nominating Florida Senator Marco Rubio to become his Foreign Minister. Trump also announces that he wants the former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard to become the USA's National Intelligence Director.
Trump nominates several ministers

Chinese Hawks Expected to Get Heavy Posts under Trump

Donald Trump is expected to appoint two stubborn China critics to key positions in his incoming administration. Florida Senator Marco Rubio may become Foreign Minister and Michael Waltz is believed to become National Security Adviser, according to sources.
Chinese Hawks Expected to Get Heavy Posts under Trump

Trump hints at possible vice - and attacks Harris

Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail. During yesterday evening's gathering in Florida, he launched an attack on Joe Biden's vice president Kamala Harris, favorite tip to take over the Democratic candidate hat if Biden steps aside.
Trump hints at possible vice - and attacks Harris
Show Consent Options

Categories

Information

About Sweden Herald

  • Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Sweden in English. From daily news and events happening now, to recaps of what happened in Sweden last night, our coverage keeps you updated. Swedish news today.
  • © Sweden Herald