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The U.S. Department of State has announced measures to impose visa restrictions on certain individuals involved in facilitating illegal immigration from India to the United States.
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Rubio meets with Syrian foreign minister following Trump-al-Sharaa summit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Türkiye.
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Rubio discusses NATO defense spending with Turkish foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Antalya, Türkiye.
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Marco Rubio discusses NATO spending and global conflicts with Sean Hannity
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently discussed several pressing international issues during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.
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Norway signs Artemis Accords with US at ceremony in Oslo
Norway has become the 55th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a group committed to peaceful and responsible space exploration.
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Rubio emphasizes US-Israel ties and regional security concerns in call with Netanyahu
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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U.S. congratulates Timor-Leste on its 23rd independence anniversary
On May 20, 2025, the United States extended congratulations to Timor-Leste on its 23rd Restoration of Independence Day.
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US sanctions Chinese entities over support for Iran’s missile program
The United States has announced sanctions against entities and individuals primarily based in China and Hong Kong for their involvement in supporting Iran's ballistic missile program.
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U.S. and Japan discuss strengthening alliance for Indo-Pacific stability
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Japan's Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro to discuss enhancing U.S.-Japan relations.
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US sanctions target Hizballah finance operations in Lebanon and Iran
The United States has imposed sanctions on a network of senior Hizballah officials and financial facilitators.
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U.S., Japan, ROK reaffirm trilateral cooperation commitment
The U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat Managing Board convened on May 19, 2025, in Washington.
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U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials linked to nuclear research
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and entities associated with Iran's nuclear research efforts that have potential military applications.
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U.S. sanctions Iranian nationals for ties with nuclear-related research
The U.S. Department of State has imposed sanctions on three Iranian nationals and one Iranian entity linked to Iran's Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research, known by its Persian acronym SPND.
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US sanctions network over Iranian oil shipments funding military projects
The United States has imposed sanctions on an international network involved in the shipment of Iranian crude oil to China.
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Deputy Secretary highlights US economic prospects at SelectUSA summit
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, expressing gratitude on behalf of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump.
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Rubio discusses Ukraine ceasefire with European foreign ministers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with several European leaders, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Rubio discusses NATO meeting, US-Türkiye ties with Turkish foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
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US welcomes Afrikaner refugees facing discrimination in South Africa
Today, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau greeted the first group of Afrikaner refugees arriving in the United States.
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US-Brazil dialogue addresses disarmament issues including NPT review
Officials from the United States and Brazil gathered in Washington, D.C., on May 12 for the 9th Disarmament and Nonproliferation Dialogue.
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US congratulates Australian Prime Minister on election success
On May 3, the United States extended its congratulations to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following his victory in the Australian federal election.
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