Miliband Set for Rubio Meeting Amid Trump Fury at His Appointment as Foreign Secretary The appointment of Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary has sparked a diplomatic storm in Washington, with the Trump administration voicing its displeasure over his previous criticism of the US president.
Mr. Miliband's meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) foreign ministers' summit in Manila comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US.
The White House has expressed "deep concern" about Mr. Miliband's appointment, citing his past clashes with President Trump on issues like climate change and democracy.