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President Lee Jae-myung has been elected as the next president of the Republic of Korea.

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Rubio discusses Russia-Ukraine negotiations with Turkish foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

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Rubio discusses international issues with Saudi foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

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US congratulates Karol Nawrocki on winning Polish presidential election
The United States has extended its congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on his election as President of the Republic of Poland.

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William E. Grayson appointed Commissioner General for USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
The White House has approved Ambassador William E. Grayson as Commissioner General for the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, according to an announcement from the Department of State.

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State Department outlines reorganization plans aimed at improving efficiency
Over the past 25 years, the domestic operations of the State Department have significantly expanded.

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Funnull Technology Inc. for virtual currency scam involvement
The United States government has announced sanctions against Funnull Technology Inc., a company based in the Philippines, and its administrator Liu Lizhi, a Chinese national.

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Rubio meets with German foreign minister Wadephul in Washington
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Washington, DC.

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US targets foreign nationals censoring Americans with new visa restrictions
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals involved in censoring protected expression within the country.

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Rubio discusses regional stability with Iraqi Kurdistan President
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

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U.S. Deputy Secretary meets Indian Foreign Secretary to discuss bilateral relations
Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau held a meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington.

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Rubio discusses prisoner exchange with Russia's Lavrov
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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U.S. plans stricter visa policies for Chinese students
Under the direction of President Trump, the U.S. State Department, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, plans to revoke visas for Chinese students.

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U.S issues travel advisory: Avoid Venezuela due to wrongful detention risk
The U.S. government has issued a warning advising its citizens against traveling to Venezuela due to significant risks, including wrongful detention and other severe threats.

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US announces temporary sanction waivers for Syrian reconstruction
The United States has announced a 180-day waiver of mandatory Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, as part of the President's commitment to providing sanctions relief.

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Deputy Secretary Landau discusses US-China relations with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a conversation with Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu.

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Deputy Secretary Landau to attend NATO assembly in Dayton
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Dayton, Ohio, on May 23.

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Rubio meets Venezuelan opposition figures after escape from Argentina embassy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with five Venezuelan opposition figures who recently fled from the Argentine ambassador's residence in Caracas.

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Rubio discusses collaboration with Canada's foreign minister Anand
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand to offer his congratulations on her recent appointment.

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Rubio meets Spanish foreign minister to discuss defense, immigration, and trade
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares in Washington, DC.

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