Listeners, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been at the center of global headlines over the past few days. On Friday, Rubio announced that the United States would not issue visas to Palestinian officials from the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization who are not affiliated with their official United Nations mission, preventing their attendance at next month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York according to the New York Times. The State Department stated that this move was made because those organizations have failed to consistently repudiate terrorism, particularly the Hamas-led attack in Israel in October twenty twenty-three, and have continued to advocate for international recognition of Palestinian statehood while engaging with legal institutions like the International Criminal Court.Palestinian Vice President Hussein al Sheikh responded in a letter to Rubio, revealed by Axios, arguing that President Mahmoud Abbas had condemned violence and reaffirmed the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to peace and reforms. Al Sheikh insisted that excluding the Palestinian delegation undermines constructive engagement and weakens momentum for peace at a time when regional leadership is crucial. Belgium and several Western nations plan to announce the recognition of Palestine at a conference later this month, highlighting increasing diplomatic tension.Meanwhile, Secretary Rubio is traveling in Florida, Mexico, and Ecuador from September second to fourth. According to the State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, while in Mexico he is discussing swift and decisive action to dismantle drug cartels, halt fentanyl trafficking, address illegal immigration, reduce trade deficits, and promote economic prosperity. Rubio’s trip signals the United States’ commitment to border protection and burden sharing across the Americas, aiming to deepen diplomatic ties with both Mexico and Ecuador.In addition to his work in the Western Hemisphere, Rubio issued a public statement congratulating the people of Vietnam on their eightieth National Day, praising their resilience and growth, as reported by Vn Express. He highlighted the thirty-year anniversary of United States-Vietnamese diplomatic relations and reaffirmed US dedication to deepening cooperation across security, science, technology, and other key sectors.These actions reflect Secretary Rubio’s focus on strict border security, support for US allies, active resistance to terrorism, and robust engagement with global partners. For the latest on Secretary Rubio, keep listening and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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