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Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reaffirm the United States' support for Israel.
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US Deputy Secretary praises Panama for reducing illegal immigration

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha recently held a call to discuss strengthening U.S.-Panama relations.
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US revokes visas for South Sudanese over immigration policy non-compliance

The United States Department of State has announced an immediate revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders.
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G7 ministers express concern over China's military drills near Taiwan

The foreign ministers of the G7 countries, namely Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the High Representative of the European Union, have issued a collective statement expressing concern...
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Secretary Rubio discusses Mideast peace and partnerships with Saudi Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Washington, D.C. on April 9, 2025.
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Senior Bureau Official Pitt travels to Europe to discuss UN governance

Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of International Organization Affairs, McCoy Pitt, is on a diplomatic mission through Europe.
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US to impose new visa restrictions over access to Tibet

The U.S. government is taking measures to implement additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials involved in policies that limit foreign access to Tibetan regions.
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Sanctions imposed on six officials for policies undermining Hong Kong's autonomy

The Department of State announced sanctions against six authorities from Beijing and Hong Kong.
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US emphasizes peace amid China-Taiwan tensions

China's recent military exercise near Taiwan has raised concerns about regional security.
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Secretary Rubio and Argentine minister discuss hemispheric security and economic cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein.
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Massad Boulos appointed as Senior Advisor for Africa

The Department of State has appointed Massad Boulos as the Senior Advisor for Africa.
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US, South Korea officials discuss security and economic cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held talks with the Republic of Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun.
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Quad partners pledge USD 20 million aid after Myanmar earthquake

The governments of the United States, Australia, India, and Japan have issued a joint statement addressing the earthquake in central Myanmar that occurred on March 28, 2025.
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Secretary Rubio discusses strategic partnership with Bahraini Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in Washington, D.C. Discussions focused on the strategic partnership between the United States and Bahrain.
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USAID to reorganize, aligning aid with Trump administration's priorities

Foreign assistance programs are undergoing a shift in the U.S. as the Trump administration seeks to align these programs more closely with American interests.
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Step forward in US-Guyana relations as Rubio meets President Ali

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali to discuss bilateral relations between the United States and Guyana.
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Deputy Secretary Landau discusses NATO defense spending with Spanish counterpart

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a conversation with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Diego Martínez Belío, as confirmed by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
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Deputy Secretary Landau emphasizes U.S.-Paraguay ties and cooperation in call with Ramírez

Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau held a conversation with Paraguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rubén Ramírez Lezcano.
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U.S. and Argentina reaffirm space partnership after bilateral consultations

The United States and Argentina have reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful and responsible space exploration.
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U.S. and Ethiopia discuss strengthening bilateral relations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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