Rubio pledges US cooperation in Marine-linked murder case

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to cooperate with Japanese authorities investigating the murder of a woman in Okinawa, allegedly by US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard. Ballard, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, was arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing 39-year-old Anna Yagi in Naha. The incident sparked protests and increased tensions between the US and Japan, leading to a one-month curfew and alcohol ban for US military personnel in Okinawa. Rubio expressed condolences and emphasized full cooperation with Japan's investigation.