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Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Global coalition meets in Madrid to strategize against ISIS

The Kingdom of Spain hosted a meeting in Madrid with senior diplomatic officials from the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS/Daesh.
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US criticizes sanctions on Israeli officials by five countries

The United States has expressed strong disapproval of the sanctions imposed by the governments of the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia on two current members of the Israeli cabinet.
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US and Paraguay discuss economic cooperation and security in high-level meeting

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Paraguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs Rubén Ramírez Lezcano.
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Rubio discusses South China Sea issues with Philippine counterpart

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo in Washington, D.C. The discussion focused on reinforcing the U.S.-Philippines Alliance's role in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific...
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Landau meets with UAE minister to discuss bilateral relations

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Lana Nusseibeh at the Department of State.
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U.S. congratulates Sweden on National Day, highlights strong bilateral ties

The United States has extended its congratulations to Sweden on the occasion of its National Day.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Indian delegation to discuss strategic partnership

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in discussions with an Indian parliamentary delegation in Washington.
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U.S. sanctions six individuals for cocaine trafficking from South America

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals for their involvement in trafficking large quantities of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on four ICC judges over actions against U.S., Israel

The United States has announced sanctions against four judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing concerns over the ICC's actions against the U.S. and Israel.
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US imposes sanctions on four ICC judges over investigations into US and Israeli nationals

The United States has imposed sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to actions perceived as targeting the U.S. and Israel.
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Remains of two Americans recovered; calls for hostage release continue

Earlier today, Israeli forces recovered the remains of Judy Weinstein and Gad Haggai.
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International community condemns attack on UN convoy in Sudan

The Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) group, comprising several governments and international organizations, has issued a statement condemning a recent attack on a United Nations humanitarian convoy in Sudan.
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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza targeting Israel

The United States has exercised its veto power against a United Nations Security Council resolution concerning Gaza, which it deemed counterproductive and targeted at Israel.
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Rubio meets Singapore's foreign minister to discuss trade and security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to reinforce the strategic partnership between the United States and Singapore.
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Landau discusses peace efforts with Ukrainian officials

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, and Yulia Svyrydenko, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine.
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Landau reaffirms U.S.-Hungary alliance in call with Foreign Minister Szijjarto

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a conversation with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt on Sudan conflict

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, along with Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos, held a meeting in Washington, DC to discuss the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
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Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary highlights ongoing struggle for justice

In the spring of 1989, a significant movement took place in Beijing as tens of thousands of students gathered to mourn a Chinese Communist Party leader who had advocated for a more open and democratic China.
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US restricts visas for Central American officials over Cuban labor concerns

The Department of State has announced the imposition of visa restrictions on several Central American government officials and their families.
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