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The United States recently hosted meetings aimed at supporting the implementation of the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, which was signed in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 2025.
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Secretary Rubio and Canadian Foreign Minister Anand discuss security issues in Haiti and Middle East

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand spoke by phone to discuss ongoing security concerns in Haiti and the Middle East.
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Secretary Rubio meets Egyptian foreign minister to discuss Middle East peace and Sudan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on July 30, 2025.
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Secretary Rubio urges Cambodia for ceasefire in border dispute with Thailand

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a phone conversation with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
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Rubio urges Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire during call with Thai foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a phone conversation with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
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Cambodia and Thailand commence talks in Malaysia for ceasefire

Cambodia and Thailand are set to engage in high-level discussions in Malaysia with the aim of reaching an immediate ceasefire.
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U.S. condemns Hong Kong's new bounties on overseas activists

The United States has expressed its condemnation of the Hong Kong government's recent announcement on July 25 regarding new arrest warrants and bounties.
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Deputy Secretary Landau discusses U.S.-Palau relations with President Whipps Jr

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. on July 25, 2025.
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U.S. extends congratulations to Maldives on Independence Day

On July 25, 2025, a message was conveyed on behalf of the United States to the people of the Maldives in celebration of their Independence Day on July 26.
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Senegal signs Artemis Accords at NASA headquarters

Senegal has become the 56th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, marking a significant step in its space exploration efforts.
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Deputy Secretary Rigas visits South Korea and Philippines for strategic talks

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas is set to visit Seoul, South Korea, and Manila, Philippines from July 23 to 28.
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U.S. concerned about Thailand-Cambodia border conflict

The United States has expressed grave concern over reports of escalating fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
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Rubio meets with Jordanian foreign minister to discuss Syrian ceasefire

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi.
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State Department investigates Harvard's role in exchange visitor program

The U.S. Department of State has initiated an investigation into Harvard University's ongoing eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program.
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First joint oversight committee meets in Washington on DRC-Rwanda peace agreement

Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, along with observers from the United States, Qatar, Togo (as African Union facilitator), and the African Union Commission convened in Washington, D.C. for the first...
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Rubio meets Philippine President Marcos to discuss US-Philippines alliance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Washington, DC.
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Rubio discusses security concerns with Iraqi Prime Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani.
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U.S. rejects 2024 International Health Regulations amendments

Today, the United States officially rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) of 2005.
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Trump announces visa restrictions on Brazilian judicial officials

President Trump has announced visa restrictions targeting Brazilian judicial officials, specifically focusing on Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his associates.
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Deputy Secretary Landau discusses trilateral relations with Japan and South Korea

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo to enhance the trilateral partnership between the countries.
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