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Headline: "Rubio's Assertive Diplomatic Moves Amid Global Tensions"

Headline: "Rubio's Assertive Diplomatic Moves Amid Global Tensions"

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 Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced intense scrutiny this week over U.S. foreign policy moves amid global tensions. On December 24, Times of India reported that Rubio endured a combative U.S. House hearing on military support to Ukraine, growing visibly angry as lawmakers questioned arms shipments during Russias largest airstrikes in months. The exchange highlighted risks of escalation and U.S. involvement in the war.

Earlier, on December 17 in Washington, Rubio held the seventh Strategic Dialogue with Qatar, as noted by Qatars Cabinet on December 24. The meeting strengthened ties in security and cooperation, with a joint statement praising the partnerships depth for regional stability.

A major decision came Tuesday when Rubio announced visa bans on five Europeans accused of censoring American views online, according to The National Desk and State Department statements. Targets include former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, seen as the mastermind of the Digital Services Act, Imran Ahmed of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, Clare Melford of the Global Disinformation Index, and German activists Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and Josephine Ballon of HateAid. Rubio called their efforts extraterritorial overreach harming U.S. interests, vowing to expand the list if needed. The EU Commission strongly condemned the bans, warning of swift action to defend regulatory autonomy, while French President Emmanuel Macron and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized them as unacceptable between allies. HateAids directors vowed to continue advocating for digital rights despite the restrictions.

On Western Hemisphere affairs, the State Department released a statement from Rubio congratulating Honduras President-Elect Nasry Asfura on his victory, confirmed by the National Electoral Council.

Domestically, Representative Gregory Meeks pressed Rubio on December 24 over State Department mismanagement of diplomatic fellowships like Pickering and Rangel programs, citing delays, staff firings, and disrupted funding despite congressional reauthorization.

These actions underscore Rubios assertive stance on free speech, alliances, and diplomacy.

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