Rubio says those weapons could be transferred to Ukraine, with European countries buying replacements from the U.S.

While tariffs loomed in the background, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that trade wasn't a major focus of his talks.

The cuts have been roundly criticized by current and former diplomats who say they will weaken U.S. influence and the ability to counter existing and emerging threats abroad.

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday urged for global cooperation in ...