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  "title": "International system 'broken' and US will continue to act alone, Rubio says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/international-system-broken-and-us-will-continue-to-act-alone-rubio",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T17:09:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/23/rubio-international-system-un/"
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  "account": "Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that the rules-based international order is failing and the United States will continue to act independently when necessary. During a speech at the UN General Assembly, Rubio cited ongoing conflicts in Thailand, Cambodia, Sudan, and Iran as proof that countries are unable to cooperate effectively in addressing crises. He argued that the international system has grown beyond its mandate and needs to be reestablished to fulfill its original purpose of encouraging cooperation between nations. The US, as the primary architect of this system, will continue to prioritize its national interests over the international order, particularly under President Trump's leadership. Critics claim that the US is undermining the legitimacy of the international system through its unilateral actions, such as seizing Venezuela's President, blockading Cuba, and waging war against Iran. Rubio, however, defended these actions, stating that they will engage with mediators and involve lengthy discussions. He also criticized Iran for supporting Shiite militias in Iraq and backing the Houthis in Yemen, as well as expressing frustration over the lack of progress in Sudan's civil war.",
  "summary": "The rules-based international order is failing and America will continue to act alone when necessary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, in a stark assessment of the post-Second World War system the US was key in building. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Mr Rubio said countries had been unable to work in unison to tackle crises around the world,…",
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        "title": "International system 'broken' and US will continue to act alone, Rubio says",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/marco-rubio-defends-xi-jinpings-us-visit-as-essential-despite-deep",
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        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "International System Broken, Can't Address Conflicts Like India-Pakistan: US",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/us-open-to-cuba-talks-on-government-change-marco-rubio-says",
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/send-in-the-clowns-plays-as-marco-rubio-enters-ceremony",
        "published": "2026-09-24T00:11:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "'Send in the Clowns' plays as Marco Rubio enters ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/send-in-the-clowns-plays-as-marco-rubio-enters-ceremony-9446740",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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