Donald Trump read out a handwritten note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a White House meeting with oil executives, leaving JD Vance puzzled.

Trump reads Rubio’s handwritten note aloud at White House oil executives meeting

Venezuela's military on Sunday recognised Delcy Rodriguez, deputy to ousted president Nicolas Maduro, as the country's acting leader. 

Venezuela election talk ‘premature’: Rubio says US ready to work with current leaders if they make ‘right decision’

Five Palestinians were killed when an Israeli strike hit a school housing displaced families in Gaza City’s Al-Tuffah area, according to Mohamed Abu Selmia, head of Al Shifa Hospital, speaking to Reuters on Friday. Gaza’s civil emergency service said most of the victims were children and that several injured people were taken to hospitals for medical care.

Israel-Gaza War: Five Killed in Fresh Israeli Strikes in Gaza; Rubio Urges Hamas to Be Disarmed

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s regime “illegitimate”, saying any diplomatic deal with him would be futile. He added that the United States is not concerned about potential escalation with Russia as President Donald Trump deploys thousands of troops, an aircraft carrier, warships, and fighter jets to the Caribbean. The U.S. also issued additional sanctions against Maduro and his family members.

US-Venezuela Tensions: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls Maduro's Regime Illegitimate

Many social media users shared edited versions of the picture alongside playful captions, underlining how even official images of political figures can take on unexpected life in meme culture.

'Who put Marco Rubio in corner?': US Secretary of State’s new profile pic goes viral, netizens turn it into memes

US labels Colombia's Clan del Golfo as terrorist organisation amid peace talks

Marco Rubio claims UFOs have flown over restricted U.S. nuclear facilities and alleges government secrecy in “The Age of Disclosure,” backed by 1,600 Pentagon UAP reports.

Marco Rubio claims UFOs hovered over nuclear facilities, White House was 'kept in the dark about alien tech'

The European Union has fined 'X', formerly known as Twitter, for breaching digital regulations, marking another escalation in the bloc's enforcement of online platform rules. The fine comes amid ongoing scrutiny of major tech companies' compliance with EU laws, and has drawn criticism from U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, who questioned the fairness and impact of the EU's regulatory actions. 

X Fined By European Union Over Paid Blue Tick Badges, Rubio Comes Out in Musk's Support

Breaking: A group of 42 U.S. lawmakers has issued a strong statement decrying Pakistan’s worsening human rights crisis, urging the Trump administration to hold Pakistan’s military accountable and call for the release of political prisoners.


Breaking: U.S. Lawmakers Decry Pakistan's Escalating Human Rights Crisis

Rubio also announced that the United States is taking decisive action in response to the atrocities and violence against Christians in Nigeria and around the world and will restrict US visas for those who direct, authorise, fund, support, or carry out violations of religious freedom.

‘Radical Islam poses grave threat to the US and entire world’: Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio applauded the substantive advancements made during peace negotiations with Ukraine in Geneva, describing the talks as the most productive and meaningful to date. Both sides agreed on the importance of upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty and worked on refining a 28-point peace proposal. 


Russia-Ukraine War: Rubio Praises ‘Tremendous Progress’ at Peace Talks 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Red Fort blast a “terrorist attack,” while praising Indian officials for their “measured and professional” probe. He said the US offered help, but added India was “very capable” of handling the investigation.

US offers help, calls Delhi Red Fort explosion a 'terror attack', praises India’s handling of probe

ASEAN Summit: Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio in Malaysia amid ongoing India-US trade talks

Rubio also acknowledged the challenges between India and the US, including recent tensions over tariffs imposed by Trump and New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil.

‘Not at expense of relationship with India’: Rubio on warming ties between US and Pakistan

Marco Rubio calls for the rapid deployment of an international force in Gaza to support the ceasefire and stabilize the region. As tensions continue, global leaders are urged to act swiftly to prevent further escalation.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Departs Israel, Sets Course for Qatar

Trump responds to Rubio’s urgent handwritten note with a Truth Social announcement, highlighting behind-the-scenes White House coordination.

Who writes Trump's Truth Social rants? Rubio's secret note prompts Trump's truth social post

Indian EAM S. Jaishankar is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two officials since President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on India and raised the annual fee for H-1B visas to $100,000.

Jaishankar to meet Rubio in New York — first top-level talks after Trump’s 50% India tariff, $100,000 H1-B visa fee blow

A new video posted by Donald Trump on Truth Social shows the US military's second "kinetic strike" on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel in international waters, killing three alleged narcoterrorists. The strike, part of Trump’s expanding anti-cartel campaign, follows an earlier U.S. operation that killed 11 cartel members. With tensions rising, Venezuela has condemned U.S. military deployments, while Trump praises hardliners like Senator Marco Rubio — calling him the “Lord of Death.” The escalating operations are seen as a key plank in Trump’s 2026 national security and election messaging.


Trump Announces DEADLY 2nd Strike On Venezuelan Drug Boat Killing 3 'Narcoterrorists'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backs Israel's Gaza offensive, dismisses ceasefire talks and Palestinian statehood push, as airstrikes kill civilians and global pressure on Israel escalates

'Better future cannot begin until Hamas is...': Gaza City bombing escalates after Marco Rubio's visit to Jerusalem

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Ecuador on Wednesday night and is set to meet President Daniel Noboa to discuss boosting military and security cooperation. With rising gang violence and unrest in Ecuador, the US is looking to deepen its role in supporting regional stability. The visit also reflects growing alignment between the US and Ecuador's right-wing leadership on internal security and military deployment.

Marco Rubio in Ecuador: US offers military help amid surge in violence 

Marco rubio has warned Russia of consequences, including new sanctions, if no peace deal on Ukraine is reached. He said both Moscow and Kyiv must make concessions, stressing that without compromise, there can be no peace.


Marco Rubio warns Russia of new sanctions 'if peace talks fail

The imposter used voice and writing style using AI-powered software, according to a senior US official and the State Department cable.

Fraudster trying to scam US officials? Marco Rubio imposter uses AI to contact senior officials on Signal - All you need to know

Obama, who like Bush has been sparing in openly criticising Trump, said that ending USAID was "inexplicable" and "will go down as a colossal mistake."

USAID ceases operations after six decades, confirms Rubio; global aid community reacts with alarm

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio assumed an aggressive counteroffensive against the leaked preliminary Pentagon report that said that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites only set the nation's nuclear programme back by a few months.

Rubio, Hegseth admit US intel on Iran strikes is real — but there's a catch. Here's what they said

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Trump reads Rubio’s handwritten note aloud at White House oil executives meeting

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US-Venezuela Tensions: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls Maduro's Regime Illegitimate

US Secretary of State’s new profile pic goes viral, netizens turn it into memes

US labels Colombia's Clan del Golfo as terrorist organisation amid peace talks

UFOs over nuclear facilities, Marco Rubio reveals shocking detail on alien tech

X Fined By European Union Over Paid Blue Tick Badges, Rubio Comes Out in Musk's Support

Breaking: U.S. Lawmakers Decry Pakistan's Escalating Human Rights Crisis

‘Radical Islam poses grave threat to the US and entire world’: Marco Rubio

Russia-Ukraine War: Rubio Praises ‘Tremendous Progress’ at Peace Talks

US calls Delhi Red Fort blast a 'terror attack', offers India help

ASEAN Summit: Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio amid ongoing India-US trade talks

‘Not at expense of relationship with India’: Rubio on warming ties between US and Pakistan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Departs Israel, Sets Course for Qatar

Rubio's hand written secret note prompts Trump's truth social post

Jaishankar to meet Rubio; 1st talks after Trump’s tariffs and H1-B visa fee blow

Trump Announces DEADLY 2nd Strike On Venezuelan Drug Boat Killing 3 'Narcoterrorists'

Gaza City bombing escalates after Marco Rubio's visit to Jerusalem

Marco Rubio in Ecuador: US offers military help amid surge in violence

Marco Rubio warns Russia of new sanctions 'if peace talks fail

Marco Rubio imposter uses AI to contact senior officials on Signal

USAID ceases operations after six decades, confirms Rubio

Rubio, Hegseth admit US intel on Iran strikes is real — but there's a catch