https://worldleaders.website/leader-us-secstate.htmlThe public schedule of Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of State, from official sources via World Leaders Daily.enThu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/united-states-expresses-condolences-to-the-victims-of-the-nepal-floods/us-secstate-2026-08-26-United States Expresses Condolences to tWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office of the Spokesperson United States Expresses Condolences to the Victims of the Nepal Floods Media Note August 26, 2026 The United States extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the devastating flash floods in the Rasuwa district of Nepal. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this disaster. The State Department is closely monitoring the situation and is deploying a disaster response advisor to the region to support response efforts. The Department will also provide $500,000 in assistance through its global award with Catholic Relief Services, supporting emergency shelter, relief items, and water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance to flood-affected communities. The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is working closely with local authorities to locate and assist U.S. citizens in the affected areas. U.S. citizens in Nepal who need urgent assistance related to the flooding should contact the U.S. Embassy at KathmanduACS@state.gov . We strongly encourage U.S. citizens in the affected areas to monitor local news, follow instructions from local authorities, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at step.state.gov to receive important safety and emergency information. Concerned U.S. citizens seeking information about family members in Nepal should call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from other locations.https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/fifth-anniversary-of-the-attack-at-abbey-gate/us-secstate-2026-08-26-Fifth Anniversary of the Attack at AbbeyWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Fifth Anniversary of the Attack at Abbey Gate Press Statement August 26, 2026 Today marks five years since the horrific attack at Kabul Airport’s Abbey Gate, a tragedy that resulted in the deaths of 13 American heroes and over 160 Afghan civilians. We stand with the Gold Star families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great country. Our prayers will forever remain with them and the 45 U.S. service members who were injured during this terrible terrorist attack. The Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan remains a dark stain on our nation’s history. The Trump Administration remains dedicated to honoring the memory of those who lost their lives at Abbey Gate – and during the country’s 20 years in Afghanistan – and providing the American people with the answers they deserve.https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/state-department-announces-intent-to-appoint-directors-tothe-united-states-foundation-for-natural-security-and-counterterrorism/us-secstate-2026-08-26-State Department Announces Intent to AppWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office of the Spokesperson State Department Announces Intent to Appoint Directors to the United States Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism Media Note August 26, 2026 The Department of State today announced Secretary Rubio’s intent to appoint four distinguished Americans to serve as Directors on the Board of the United States Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism (USFNSC): Samuel Robson Walton, L. Daniel Hammond, Joseph C. Semsar, and Dr. Ari Novy. Samuel Robson Walton Samuel Robson “Rob” Walton is the Founder of the Rob Walton Foundation and is an owner with his family of the Denver Broncos. He previously served as Chairman of Walmart from 1992 to 2015, helping grow the company into a global brand and one of the world’s largest enterprises. Through the Rob Walton Foundation, Walton has supported efforts to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. L. Daniel Hammond L. Daniel “Dan” Hammond is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of American Hometown Media, where he leads a portfolio of community-focused media brands celebrating positive stories from across America. Prior to that he founded and led Publishing Group of America which produced the largest successful magazine launch in U.S. history, and American Hometown Publishing, the largest owner-operator of community newspapers in the Southeast. An avid outdoorsman, Hammond has a longstanding connection to hunting, conservation, and responsible land stewardship. He served the past 25 years as a Board Member of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Joseph C. Semsar Joseph “Joe” C. Semsar is Head of Sovereign AI at Reflection AI, where he leads the company’s work with governments and strategic partners to build secure, sovereign artificial intelligence capabilities that advance national competitiveness, resilience, and technological leadership. His work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, national security, economic policy, and public-private partnerships. Semsar previously served as a senior executive at the New York Stock Exchange and as Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade during the first Trump Administration. Dr. Ari Novy Dr. Ari Novy is the Elizabeth Newman Wilds Executive Director of Cornell Botanic Gardens. A plant biologist by training, Novy previously served as President and CEO of the San Diego Botanic Garden and as Executive Director of the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. He has held academic and advisory appointments with institutions including the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and has contributed to national and international initiatives focused on plant conservation and environmental policy. The Department looks forward to working with these four qualified individuals on the USFNSC Board to establish the Foundation as a durable, results-oriented vehicle for American leadership in natural resource security and conservation. By effectively pairing private philanthropy with U.S. government efforts, the Foundation can support partner country activities to protect some of the world’s most important ecosystems under their own national jurisdiction while strengthening cooperation, promoting peace and prosperity, and advancing U.S. interests abroad. The appointments are subject to completion of all applicable processes and requirements.https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/imposing-sanctions-on-violent-far-left-terrorist-groups/us-secstate-2026-08-26-Imposing Sanctions on Violent Far-Left TWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesman Imposing Sanctions on Violent Far-Left Terrorist Groups Press Statement August 26, 2026 Today, the United States is imposing sanctions against Autistici/Inventati (“A/I Collective”) and other entities across transnational far-left terrorist networks. The A/I Collective is an Italy-based extremist group that supplies the digital infrastructure for Antifa cells and other radical left-wing networks in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere across the world. A/I’s full spectrum of digital services are specifically built to provide far-left terrorist groups with the means to organize, recruit, communicate, and carry out violent attacks – all while remaining beyond the reach of the law. Its tools are frequently used to share target information, tactical manuals and techniques, and communiqués by left-wing militants, including many of the most active and violent Antifa groups in the United States. As noted at the July 16th Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism, the State Department is committed to combating the resurgence of far-left political terrorism, including by identifying and disrupting the international networks that organize, facilitate, and commit acts of violence. As a result of today’s actions, all property and interests of those designated that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and all U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with them. Financial institutions and other persons may risk exposure to sanctions for engaging in certain transactions or activities involving the designated entities, with prohibitions to include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of the designated entities. Engaging in certain transactions involving the designated entities may also risk the imposition of secondary sanctions on participating foreign financial institutions. Violations of U.S. sanctions may result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties on U.S. and foreign persons. Today’s actions are being taken pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, which targets terrorists, terrorist organizations, leaders and officials of terrorist groups, and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. This designation is part of a broader U.S. government effort to address the threat of transnational far-left terrorism. Violent far-left terrorist networks, such those targeted today, pose a threat to the United States and our foreign partners. There will be no refuge for violent extremists who wage war on our civilization and plot to undermine law and order, destroy critical infrastructure, assault political opponents, or conceal their crimes from authorities. We will use all the tools and authorities at our disposal to fight terrorism and protect our way of life. Autistici/Inventati is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of, an act of terrorism. For more information on Autistici/Inventati, see the State Department’s fact sheet. Palestine Action is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of, an act of terrorism. Masar Badil is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Rawa Alsagheer and Zaid Abdulnasser are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being leaders or officials of Masar Badil. Today’s action is being taken pursuant to the counterterrorism authority, Executive Order 13224, as amended. For more information on today’s action, see the Department of the Treasury’s Press Release .https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/designation-of-autistici-inventati-as-a-specially-designated-global-terrorist/us-secstate-2026-08-26-Designation of Autistici/Inventati as a Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office of the Spokesperson Designation of Autistici/Inventati as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Fact Sheet August 26, 2026 Today, the Department of State, in partnership with the Department of the Treasury, is announcing the designation of Autistici/Inventati as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Autistici/Inventati (A/I Collective) is an Italy-based extremist group that builds and operates the digital infrastructure for violent Antifa cells and other far-left militants across the world. A/I’s cadre of radical hackers and tech developers provide a full spectrum of services – including encrypted chats and email, web hosting, secure video conferencing and streaming, anonymity shields, and a suite of other technological tools – to Marxist, anarchist, and other left-wing extremist groups in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere. These tools are specifically designed to support the operations of far-left terrorist networks, built to enable them to organize, recruit, communicate, disseminate propaganda, share target information and tactics, and carry out violent attacks – all while remaining anonymous, untraceable, and beyond the reach of the law. The A/I Collective exclusively offers its tools and services to radical left-wing actors and manually vets all potential users for ideological affinity before granting them access to its infrastructure. The group has become a key node in a transnational campaign by violent and criminal far-left networks to destabilize the United States and its partners across Europe, the Western Hemisphere, and beyond. It currently claims to host roughly 16,000 mailboxes, 1,500 websites, 5,500 mailing lists, and 10,000 “blogs” on its custom-built platform, which militants frequently use to disseminate target information, tactical manuals and techniques, and communiqués about recent attacks. As a result of today’s action, all property and interests in property of the designated entity that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and all U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with them. Financial institutions and other persons may risk exposure to sanctions for engaging in certain transactions or activities involving the designated entities, with prohibitions to include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of the designated entities. Engaging in certain transactions involving the designated entities may also risk the imposition of secondary sanctions on participating foreign financial institutions. Violations of U.S. sanctions may result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties on U.S. and foreign persons. Today’s action is being taken pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended, which targets entities and persons for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods and services to or in support of, an act of terrorism. This designation is part of a broader U.S. government effort to address the threat of transnational far-left terrorism. A/I Collective’s Support for Violent Far-Left Extremist Groups The A/I Collective provides encrypted tools and services to numerous violent far-left extremist groups operating in the United States and around the world. Many of these groups have relied on the A/I Collective’s digital infrastructure to plot or incite violent attacks, recruit others to engage in criminal activity, publish official communiqués by U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations, and disseminate maps of critical infrastructure, along with instructions for building improvised explosive and incendiary devices – all routed through a network of foreign servers intended to conceal criminal activity from law enforcement. The anarchist cells responsible for sabotaging rail systems across France, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands in 2026, relied on A/I Collective tools and services to claim responsibility for the attacks, publish official communiqués, and disseminate manuals for constructing improvised incendiary devices to target railways and other critical infrastructure. The anarchist cell responsible for sabotaging the Transalpine Pipeline (TAL) in March 2026, which temporarily halted crude oil flows to Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic, relied on A/I Collective tools and services to claim responsibility for the attack and publish official communiqués, as well as to disseminate a manifesto calling for additional attacks on critical infrastructure and referring adherents to another A/I Collective platform, which provides detailed sabotage manuals as well as maps of vulnerable critical infrastructure across North America. The far-left extremist network responsible for multiple arson attacks and acts of sabotage against Germany’s rail and energy infrastructure between 2011 and 2026, including a January 2026 attack on Berlin’s power grid that cut power to 45,000 households and resulted in a fatality, relied on A/I Collective tools and services to claim responsibility for attacks, publish official communiques, and disseminate a manifesto calling for additional attacks on energy infrastructure worldwide. A far-left extremist media group claiming to be a “tool” for global militants to share “essential information” to be “acted upon,” relies on A/I Collective tools and services to publish official communiqués and calls to action for U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations such as Armed Proletarian Justice, Informal Anarchist Federation and International Revolutionary Front (FAI/FRI), the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hamas, Hizballah, National Liberation Army (ELN), New People’s Army (NPA), Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and Revolutionary Class Self-Defense. This same group was recently cited in a federal criminal complaint against a domestic terrorist who was sentenced to 19 years in prison for targeting a federal building and police car with improvised explosive devices. Oregon-based Rose City Antifa has relied on A/I Collective tools and services to organize and incite violent and criminal acts domestically, including an attack on Customs and Border Patrol helicopters that led to a federal indictment. Rose City Antifa also used A/I Collective tools and services to disseminate doxing lists and release illegally obtained personal information of Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with calls for targeted attacks on ICE agents in the streets and “in their homes.” The anarchist cell responsible for waging a violent campaign to prevent the construction of a law enforcement training center in Atlanta, Georgia, relied on A/I Collective tools and services to claim responsibility for violent attacks on law enforcement officers, disseminate doxing lists and illegally obtained private information, threaten government officials and business owners, and circulate instructions for making improvised explosive and incendiary devices to be used against government buildings and local businesses. The cell remains active and still uses A/I Collective tools and services to incite violent and criminal acts against government officials, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure. The violent far-left extremists, “Jane’s Revenge,” who waged a firebombing campaign against crisis pregnancy centers across the United States, relied on A/I Collective tools and services to publish official communiqués and claims of responsibility for violent and criminal acts and to incite copycat attacks. Four members of the group were later charged for violating federal law and engaging in a “conspiracy against rights” through threats of force and intimidation.https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/uruguay-national-day-2/us-secstate-2026-08-25-Uruguay National DayTue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Uruguay National Day Press Statement August 25, 2026 On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Uruguay as you mark the 201st anniversary of your independence. The friendship between the United States and Uruguay reflects our shared commitment to democracy and liberty. Our two nations continue to build on this foundation through growing trade, cooperation to counter regional security threats, and the vibrant ties between our citizens. I am confident that the partnership between the United States and Uruguay will continue to flourish in the years to come, bringing greater prosperity and opportunity to both our peoples. Please accept my best wishes for a joyful celebration.https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/u-s-implements-operation-economic-outcast-sanctioning-irans-military-activities-cyber-threats-and-illicit-oil-trade/us-secstate-2026-08-24-U.S. Implements Operation Economic OutcaMon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesperson U.S. Implements Operation Economic Outcast Sanctioning Iran’s Military Activities, Cyber Threats, and Illicit Oil Trade Press Statement August 24, 2026 Today, the United States took sweeping action against multiple entities, individuals, and vessels enabling the Iranian regime’s destabilizing activities. Such activities include attacks against U.S. forces and allies in the region, illicit weapons procurement, cyber intrusions into American infrastructure, and the movement of energy products whose sale funds terrorism globally The measures target Iranian military officials responsible for procuring weapons and directing attacks against U.S. servicemembers and regional partners, Iran-based entities that gathered intelligence for targeting U.S. forces and allies, and a procurement ring supplying Iran’s military and missile programs. They also target a regime-directed cyber group responsible for extensive intrusions into U.S. critical infrastructure. Finally, we are targeting a sprawling group of shippers and brokers moving Iranian petroleum as well as petroleum and petrochemical products through the UAE, China, Singapore, and Europe to bankroll the U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and other regime elements. The cyber component of today’s action was carried out in close coordination with the FBI, which announced last week indictments against eight Iranian nationals tied to a hacking campaign that compromised U.S. energy companies, defense contractors, healthcare institutions, and government offices at the local, state, and federal levels. Last week, the Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program offered a reward of up-to-$10 million for information on five of these individuals conducting malicious cyber activity against U.S. critical infrastructure on behalf of the Iranian government — reflecting the seriousness with which the United States treats threats to its digital infrastructure and reinforcing that those who attack American systems, wherever they are located, will be pursued and held accountable. The United States will continue to disrupt, expose, and dismantle Iran’s military and proliferation activities, procurement schemes, malicious cyber operations, and illicit oil trade that sustains the regime’s malign behavior. We call on the international community to join us in holding these actors to account. The Department of State targets are being designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13846, which authorizes and reimposes certain sanctions with respect to Iran, and E.O. 13949, which targets certain persons with respect to the conventional arms activities of Iran. The Department of the Treasury targets are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery; E.O. 13694, as amended, which targets malicious cyber-enabled activities; E.O. 13902, which targets certain sectors of the Iranian economy, and E.O. 13224, as amended, a counterterrorism authority. For more information about today’s actions, see the RFJ website , the Department of State’s fact sheet and Treasury’s press release .https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/rescission-of-syrias-designation-as-a-state-sponsor-of-terrorism/us-secstate-2026-08-24-Rescission of Syria’s Designation as a SMon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Rescission of Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Press Statement August 24, 2026 Today, I authorized the formal rescission of Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST), following the conclusion of the mandatory 45-day Congressional notification period. I have also delisted Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). These actions represent another historic step by President Trump to give the Syrian people a path to prosperity. In the past year the Trump Administration has taken unprecedented steps to provide sanctions relief for the benefit of the Syrian people. The historic June 2025 Executive Order ‘Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions’ accelerated the process of sanctions relief for Syria, including by terminating the Syria Sanctions Program and the national emergency with respect to Syria, and directing reviews on various Syria-related sanctions and terrorist designations. These actions were all taken in recognition of the positive actions taken and further commitments by the Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa to fully distance Syria from acts of international terrorism. In the past year, the Government of Syria has taken significant steps to counter terrorism, to include formally joining the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in November and conducting operations to disrupt the terror networks of ISIS, al-Qa’ida, Hizballah, and Iran-aligned groups. Rescinding Syria’s designation as an SST and HTS’ designation as an SDGT eliminates the final major barriers for private sector investment in Syria and promotes Syria’s economic recovery and reintegration into the global economy. For a summary of U.S. sanctions and export control relief for Syria to date, please refer to the Tri-Seal Advisory published by U.S. Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and State .https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/secretary-rubios-call-with-german-foreign-minister-wadephul-8/us-secstate-2026-08-24-Secretary Rubio’s Call with German ForeiMon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with German Foreign Minister Wadephul Readout August 24, 2026 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. They discussed the importance of a lasting and durable peace between Russia and Ukraine. They also reiterated the shared U.S.-German commitment to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring Iran never develops or acquires a nuclear weapon.https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/secretary-rubios-call-with-rok-foreign-minister-cho/us-secstate-2026-08-24-Secretary Rubio’s Call with ROK Foreign Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with ROK Foreign Minister Cho Readout August 24, 2026 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun today on a range of issues in the U.S.-ROK Alliance. The Secretary noted the need for the two countries to remain in close coordination on matters that are integral to the Alliance.