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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with ambassadors and representatives from several Pacific Island nations, including Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands,...
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U.S. Deputy Secretary Landau travels to Bogotá for memorial honoring late Colombian senator
The United States has expressed its condolences following the death of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Gaza and regional issues with Saudi foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on August 12, 2025.
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U.S. and Pakistan hold counterterrorism dialogue, stress continued cooperation
The United States and Pakistan conducted a new round of their Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on August 12, 2025.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on groups profiting from conflict minerals in eastern Congo
The United States has announced sanctions against armed groups and companies involved in illegal mining and the trade of conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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U.S. provides additional aid after floods displace thousands in northern Philippines
The United States has announced an update on its foreign assistance to the Philippines following severe flooding caused by consecutive storms and monsoon rains.
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U.S. offers $5 million reward for information on Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as...
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U.S. congratulates Pakistan on Independence Day, highlights cooperation in security and trade
The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of their Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 14.
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U.S. imposes visa restrictions over alleged forced labor in Cuba's overseas medical missions
The U.S. Department of State has announced visa restrictions targeting officials from African, Cuban, and Grenadian governments, along with their family members.
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U.S. congratulates Republic of Korea on national day, emphasizes alliance
The United States has extended congratulations to the people of the Republic of Korea on their national day.
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U.S. revokes visas for Brazilians linked to Cuba's forced labor medical program
The U.S. Department of State has announced the revocation of visas and the imposition of visa restrictions on several Brazilian government officials, former Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officials, and their family members.
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U.S. congratulates Indonesia on its 80th independence anniversary
The United States has congratulated Indonesia on the occasion of its 80th anniversary of independence.
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U.S. congratulates India on Independence Day, highlighting strong bilateral partnership
The United States has sent congratulations to India as the country marks its Independence Day on August 15.
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G7 nations issue joint statement opposing Hong Kong's cross-border arrest warrants
The governments of the United States and other G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) members, along with associate countries, have issued a joint statement in response to recent actions by Hong Kong authorities.
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Joint Security Coordination Mechanism holds first meeting on DRC-Rwanda peace agreement
Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda met on August 7-8, 2025, at the African Union Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa for the first session of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM).
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United States congratulates Singapore on 60th anniversary of independence
The United States has extended its congratulations to Singapore as the country marks the 60th anniversary of its independence.
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United States welcomes peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan
The United States has welcomed the peace agreement reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which marks the end of years of conflict in the South Caucasus region.
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Reward increased for information leading to arrest or conviction of Nicolás Maduro
The U.S. Department of State and the Department of Justice have announced an increase in the reward offer for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Nicolás Maduro, raising the amount to up to $50 million under the Narcotics Rewards...
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U.S. welcomes progress on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire at Kuala Lumpur meeting
The United States has expressed support for the General Border Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand and setting up an ASEAN observation mechanism.
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United States congratulates Côte d’Ivoire on its 65th National Day
The United States has extended greetings to Côte d’Ivoire on the occasion of its 65th National Day.
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