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Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Gaza peace plan and regional security with UAE foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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Secretary Rubio discusses regional security with Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to discuss cooperation on shared priorities and regional security, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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Secretary Rubio discusses regional security and economic ties with Turkmenistan foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Sergio Gor held a conversation with Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov to address issues related to regional security and economic development in Central Asia.
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U.S.-Mexico group meets in Washington to address security challenges
Representatives from six U.S. government agencies and their Mexican counterparts met in Washington, DC on January 23 for the third meeting of the Security Implementation Group (SIG).
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United States formally withdraws from World Health Organization
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), following an executive order signed by President Trump on his first day in office.
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U.S. congratulates India on Republic Day, highlights bilateral cooperation
On the occasion of India's Republic Day, the United States extended congratulations to the people of India.
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United States marks 75 years of alliance with Australia on national day
The United States has extended its greetings to Australians on the occasion of Australia Day, celebrated on January 26.
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United States and Oman hold third Strategic Dialogue focusing on trade, education, security
Officials from the United States and Oman convened in Muscat on January 25, 2026, for the third Strategic Dialogue between the two countries.
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U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Haitian council members over gang ties
The U.S. Department of State has announced the imposition of visa restrictions and the revocation of visas for two members of Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) and their immediate family members, including spouses and children.
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Deputy Secretary Rigas visits Japan for embassy operations and alliance strengthening
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas visited Japan from January 25 to 28.
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Secretary Rubio discusses security and governance with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani to discuss recent developments in Iraq and the region, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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United States reaffirms support for Burma on 78th Independence Day
The United States has expressed its continued support for the people of Burma as they mark the 78th anniversary of their independence on January 4.
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Dylan Johnson named assistant secretary for global public affairs at State Department
Dylan Johnson has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs, with the appointment set to take effect on January 26, 2026.
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Under Secretary Hooker to visit Nigeria, Oman, Bahrain, and Italy for diplomatic talks
Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker is set to visit Abuja, Nigeria; Muscat, Oman; Manama, Bahrain; and Rome, Italy from January 21 to 29.
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United States supports Iraqi plan to detain ISIS militants after Syrian unrest
The United States has expressed support for the Iraqi government's recent efforts to detain ISIS terrorists in secure facilities within Iraq.
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Deputy Secretary Rigas visits Thailand to strengthen diplomatic ties
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas visited Thailand from January 22 to 24.
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United States inspects foreign research stations in Antarctica
A team of officials from the U.S. Department of State, National Science Foundation, and Department of War carried out a five-day inspection of foreign research stations in Antarctica between January 16 and January 20.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Belgian Deputy Prime Minister to discuss bilateral cooperation
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.
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United States announces withdrawal from 66 international organizations
The United States government has announced its decision to withdraw from 66 international organizations.
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