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The U.S. Department of State hosted a press briefing featuring spokesperson Tammy Bruce, Ambassador Thomas Barrack, and Acting Under Secretary Brad Smith from the Treasury Department.
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U.S.-Africa business summit sees $2.5 billion in deals
From June 22 to 25, over 2,700 leaders from the U.S. and Africa's public and private sectors convened for the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit.
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U.S. congratulates Canada on its 158th anniversary
On behalf of the United States, congratulations are extended to the Canadian people as they mark the 158th anniversary of their confederation.
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U.S. lifts some Syria sanctions; aims for regional stability
The President has ordered the cessation of sanctions against Syria, aiming to provide Syrians with an opportunity for progress.
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Trump ends most Syria sanctions while maintaining others
President Trump has issued a new Executive Order terminating the Syria Sanctions Program and the national emergency concerning Syria, effective July 1.
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U.S. recalls diplomat from Bogotá amid tensions with Colombian government
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called back John T. McNamara, the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, to Washington for urgent consultations.
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U.S. and Mexico reaffirm commitment to security cooperation
Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente.
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DRC-Rwanda sign peace agreement ending decades-long conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio presided over the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, marking an end to a 30-year conflict.
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Peace agreement signed between DRC and Rwanda
On June 27, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, and Senior Advisor Massad Boulos facilitated the signing of a Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of...
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US questions effectiveness of OAS amid regional challenges
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, expressing gratitude to Antigua and Barbuda for hosting the event.
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U.S. announces new visa restrictions targeting drug traffickers' associates
The United States is facing a severe fentanyl crisis, with overdoses being the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44.
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Rubio discusses Middle East issues with Pakistan's Prime Minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, focusing on developments in the Middle East.
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Rubio discusses Iran, Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea with G7 ministers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with G7 foreign ministers during the NATO Summit.
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U.S. offers $5 million reward for missing American businessman in Afghanistan
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the location, recovery, and safe return of Mahmood Shah Habibi.
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Landau meets Argentine foreign minister to discuss regional security and infrastructure
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs Gerardo Werthein in Washington, D.C. The discussion centered on Argentina's strategic alignment to enhance the Western Hemisphere's strength.
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Rubio discusses Israel-Iran conflict with Turkmenistan's Meredov
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov to discuss the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
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Department of State issues global caution for U.S. travelers amid Israel-Iran conflict
On June 22, 2025, the Department of State released a Worldwide Caution Security Alert urging U.S. citizens overseas to be more vigilant.
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US sanctions entities over sensitive machinery procurement for Iran
The United States has imposed sanctions on eight entities, one individual, and identified a vessel as blocked property for their involvement in procuring sensitive machinery from China for Iran's defense industry.
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U.S., Sweden sign technology safeguards agreement for space launches
Today, the United States and Sweden formalized a new partnership with the signing of the Agreement on Technology Safeguards Associated with U.S. Participation in Space Launches from Sweden.
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Rubio and Lammy meet to discuss Iran, Ukraine, and NATO
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss several international issues.
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