U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Nigeria on its 66th Independence Anniversary, highlighting the country’s importance to Africa’s stability, economic growth and regional affairs. In a National Day message released by the U.S. Department of State on October 1, 2026, Rubio extended congratulations to the Nigerian people and said Washington values its longstanding…
In a startling and symbolic protest, an Italian journalist handed a can of dog food to the U.S. Secretary of State, delivering a sharp rebuke during a press appearance that quickly went viral. The journalist, whose name has not been publicly disclosed, made the bold gesture while addressing the Secretary directly. “Eat this three times…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged to intensify efforts to process visa applications ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, citing major backlogs that could prevent travelers—particularly from Colombia—from securing entry in time. Speaking before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, Rubio warned that unless significant…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced tough questions on Capitol Hill this week as he defended President Donald Trump’s sweeping cuts to foreign aid and diplomatic spending. In his first testimony before Congress since being confirmed, Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to make the case for the administration’s controversial $28.5 billion…
In a significant shift within the Trump administration, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Mike Waltz, his current National Security Adviser, will be reassigned as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. The move comes amid swirling speculation over internal tensions and mounting fallout from a recent communications mishap involving classified military discussions. Taking…
