Marco Rubio Archives - National Times

20 Oct

Marco Rubio Pitches Venezuelan Oil To India, Plans Reliance Meeting At Jamnagar Refinery

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsEnergy, India news, Marco Rubio, Reliance Industries, World News

New Delhi (Gurpreer Singh): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged India to explore Venezuelan crude oil as an additional source of energy, arguing that the country’s extensive refining capacity could help process more supplies as Venezuela’s production increases. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai ahead of his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Rubio said Venezuelan oil could offer India another option as countries seek to diversify energy sources amid disruptions in global markets. Rubio said he planned to discuss potential opportunities with Reliance Industries during his visit to the company’s Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat on Wednesday. He…

17 Oct

India Gets A Reprieve From Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat As US Waives Key Russia Sanctions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, Graham Act, India, India-US relations, Marco Rubio, Russia sanctions, Russian oil, United States, US tariffs

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): India has avoided the immediate threat of additional US tariffs linked to its purchases of Russian oil after President Donald Trump waived several provisions of a new sanctions law targeting Moscow and countries trading in Russian energy. The executive order, issued on October 16, invokes the national-interest provision of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation gave the US administration powers to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major purchasers of Russian-origin crude oil and natural gas, subject to the law's conditions. Trump said he had submitted…

23 May

Prime Minister Modi Meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, Accepts White House Invitation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaMarco Rubio, Narendra Modi, White House invitation

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon to review the expanding trajectory of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Rubio, who arrived in the national capital following a brief symbolic transit stopover in Kolkata, extended a formal invitation to Prime Minister Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump to visit Washington for an official state visit at the White House in the near future. The high-level encounter marks a strategic effort by both administrations to recalibrate and stabilize bilateral dynamics, which had faced notable…

15 Feb

Marco Rubio Says India Committed to Stop Additional Russian Oil Purchases; New Delhi Reiterates ‘National Interest’ Will Guide Procurement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India Russian oil, Marco Rubio, Munich Security Conference, Russia-Ukraine war, US-India trade deal

New York/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India has committed to stop buying additional Russian oil, days after New Delhi maintained that “national interests” would remain the guiding factor in its energy procurement decisions. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Rubio said, “In our conversations with India, we’ve gotten their commitment to stop buying additional Russian oil.” He was responding to a question related to the Russia-Ukraine war and the sanctions imposed on Moscow. The remarks come shortly after US President Donald Trump, while announcing a trade deal with New Delhi…

26 Oct

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Clarifies US-Pakistan Ties Won’t Undermine India Relations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-US partnership, Marco Rubio, South Asia diplomacy, US-Pakistan relations

Doha [Qatar], October 26, 2025: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed concerns that Washington’s expanding strategic engagement with Pakistan is aimed at sidelining India, affirming that the US’ “deep, historic, and important” partnership with New Delhi remains intact.Speaking to reporters en route to Doha, Qatar, Rubio acknowledged India’s concerns due to longstanding tensions with Pakistan but emphasized that the US engages multiple nations based on shared interests. “I don’t think anything we’re doing with Pakistan comes at the expense of our relationship or friendship with India,” he said.Rubio highlighted India’s diplomatic maturity, noting that New Delhi maintains relations…

22 Sep

Jaishankar to Meet US Secretary of State Rubio Amid Trade and Strategic Talks at UNGA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndo-Pacific security, Marco Rubio, Subramanyam Jaishankar, UNGA 2025, US-India trade

New York (Rajeev Sharma): India’s External Affairs Minister, Subramanyam Jaishankar, is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today at 11:00 am EDT (8:30 pm IST) in New York, according to the US State Department’s public agenda. The meeting is set on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where Jaishankar will hold multiple bilateral discussions with global leaders.The talks assume heightened importance as trade relations between the two nations face tension. Washington recently imposed hefty tariffs, including a 50% levy on key Indian exports, citing India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia. While New Delhi has…

18 Jul

US Designates The Resistance Front as Foreign Terrorist Organization Following Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsMarco Rubio, US

Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant move aimed at reinforcing counterterrorism efforts, the United States Department of State on Thursday officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The announcement was made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, citing TRF’s direct links to the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT). The designation comes in response to TRF’s claim of responsibility for the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. It was the deadliest assault on Indian civilians since the 2008 Mumbai attacks—also orchestrated…

22 Jun

‘Economic Suicide’: Marco Rubio Warns Iran Against Closing Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIran nuclear crisis, Marco Rubio, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran tensions

Washington, June 22, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning to Iran against any move to close the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an act of “economic suicide” that could spark a dangerous global crisis. The remarks came amid rising geopolitical tensions following coordinated American and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.Speaking to media on Sunday, Rubio emphasized the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route that facilitates nearly 25% of the world’s oil supply. “If Iran attempts to shut down this vital artery, they won’t just be harming the…

29 May

U.S. to Revoke Visas of Chinese Students Linked to CCP, Sensitive Fields: Marco Rubio

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChinese students, Marco Rubio, U.S.-China relations, visa revocation

Washington D.C., May 29, 2025: The United States will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or those enrolled in sensitive academic fields, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday. The policy shift is part of a broader effort to counter what the U.S. administration calls “covert influence and espionage risks” posed by certain Chinese nationals.Rubio emphasized that this measure is not aimed at general Chinese students but specifically at individuals believed to have links to the CCP or involved in disciplines such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and defense-related research. He…

07 Apr

Jaishankar, Rubio Push for Swift India-US Trade Deal Amid Rising Tariff Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-US trade deal, Jaishankar, Marco Rubio, Trump tariffs

New Delhi, April 7, 2025: India and the United States are speeding up efforts to finalise a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, even as new American tariffs rattle global markets.On Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the deal’s progress. Jaishankar later confirmed that both sides stressed the importance of wrapping up the agreement quickly. “Agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement,” he posted online, though he didn’t share further details.This conversation follows US Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch’s visit to India last week, where key…