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Today: May 08, 2026
Today: May 08, 2026

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Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats

Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats

Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats
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The Latest: US military says it fired on 2 more Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to break blockade

U.S. Central Command says its forces have disabled two more Iranian tankers that were trying to breach an American blockade on Iran’s ports — the latest strain on the war’s shaky ceasefire

The Latest: US military says it fired on 2 more Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to break blockade
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Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions

Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address to mark his

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
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Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said the United States can have a productive relationship with the Catholic Church despite tensions over President Donald

Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo
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Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions

A Vatican statement after Pope Leo's meeting with U.S.

Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
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Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump
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The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces."

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Vatican and State Department stress solid ties after Rubio's fence-mending visit over Trump attacks

The Vatican says the “need to work tirelessly in favor of peace” was discussed in talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Vatican and State Department stress solid ties after Rubio's fence-mending visit over Trump attacks
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The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war

A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war
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Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican this week

President Donald Trump is renewing his criticism of Pope Leo XIV

Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican this week
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Rubio says status quo in Cuba unacceptable and US will address it

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said that the status quo in Cuba was unacceptable, adding that the U.S. would address it, but not today.

Rubio says status quo in Cuba unacceptable and US will address it
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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation

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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation
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Trump, Xi likely to discuss Taiwan next week, U.S. says

Taiwan is likely to be a topic of conversation between U.S.

Trump, Xi likely to discuss Taiwan next week, U.S. says
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Rubio says Israel-Lebanon peace deal is achievable but Hezbollah is a problem

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Rubio says Israel-Lebanon peace deal is achievable but Hezbollah is a problem
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Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
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Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says

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Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says
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The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1

The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall
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US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed

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US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed
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Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up
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Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war

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Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war
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Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

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Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections
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Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says

The Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah has released abducted U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.

Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says
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US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear

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US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear
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Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash