US open to talks with Cuba on government change, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is open to talks with Cuba regarding a change in its government, according to Al Jazeera.

Rubio's comments came after President Donald Trump described Cuba as a "failed state" during remarks at the United Nations, a characterization that prompted the Cuban delegation to walk out of the session.

The exchange highlights continued tension between the United States and Cuba, whose governments have had a strained relationship for decades, including periods of tightened and eased sanctions under different US administrations.

Al Jazeera's report did not detail what specific conditions the US might attach to potential talks or how Cuba's government has responded to Rubio's remarks.

The comments come amid renewed attention to US-Cuba relations at the UN General Assembly, where leaders from both countries have used the platform to address bilateral tensions.