Marco Rubio Revokes Green Cards of Soleimani Kin

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

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Rubio Revokes Green Cards of Soleimani Kin US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, with US immigration authorities taking them into custody for deportation proceedings. The move adds a fresh immigration and

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Rubio Says US Can Hit Iran Goals Without Troops

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington can achieve its military objectives in the Iran war without deploying any ground troops, even as the United States continues to send additional forces to the region. His remarks signal that the Trump administration still wants to frame the conflict as a limited campaign rather than […]

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Jaishankar Rubio Discuss Energy Security Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the worsening energy security crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, highlighting growing concern over the impact on oil flows, shipping routes and broader economic stability. The conversation reflects the increasing diplomatic focus on protecting supply chains as tensions around

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Drones Spotted Over Fort McNair in Washington

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Multiple drones were reported over Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, raising fresh security concerns at one of the most sensitive US Army installations in the capital, where senior Trump administration officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are reported to have official accommodation. Drones Spotted Over Fort McNair The

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US Pushes Allies To Blacklist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

The United States has directed its diplomats to urge allied governments to formally blacklist Iran’s  and Hezbollah, expanding Washington’s campaign to build broader international pressure on Tehran and its regional network. The move comes amid heightened conflict in the Middle East and reflects a push by the Trump administration to align more partners behind its […]

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US Designates Afghanistan Over Wrongful Detention

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The United States has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of using foreign detainees as leverage in what Washington described as hostage diplomacy. The move marks a further hardening of the US position toward the Taliban-led administration and puts renewed focus on Americans still believed to be detained in […]

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Rubio Defends Venezuela Operation at Senate Hearing

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the recent US operation in Venezuela should not be viewed as an act of war, defending the move during a Senate hearing amid questions over its legality and intent. Operation Not Meant to Trigger War Rubio said the action was a limited and targeted operation carried […]

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Jaishankar Meets Rubio, Congratulates US Condolence Gesture

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada. Jaishankar thanked Rubio for his expression of condolences over the recent explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort that killed multiple people, describing the gesture as […]

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Marco Rubio Calls India “Critical” Partner After Jaishankar Meeting

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India is of “critical importance” to the United States following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York. He underlined India’s significance in areas such as trade, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. Topics Discussed During the talks, the two leaders discussed bilateral trade

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Jaishankar to Meet Rubio Amid H-1B Fee Row

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM EST (8:30 PM IST). Agenda: Visa Fee and Trade Tensions The agenda is expected to focus on the recent U.S. move to impose […]