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Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs to discuss the fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Department of State.
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Reward offered for capture of Uruguayan trafficker Sebastian Marset
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward offer of up to $2 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Sebastian Marset, a Uruguayan narcotics trafficker...
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U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran's strategic materials and construction sector
The United States Department of State has announced two significant findings under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA) of 2012.
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Marco Rubio outlines FY26 budget priorities before Senate Committee
Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Senate Committee on Appropriations regarding the fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Department of State.
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Secretary Rubio outlines reorganization plans for State Department before Senate Committee
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently addressed the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations regarding the Department of State's budget request for fiscal year 2026.
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U.S.-Türkiye working group discusses stability and security in Syria
The United States and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation on stability and security in Syria.
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Department of State announces new sanctions against Iran's construction sector
The Department of State has announced two new determinations with sanctions implications under Section 1245 of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012.
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Rubio meets Barzani to discuss trade, energy, and minority rights
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Washington, D.C. on May 23.
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U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Indian travel agency leaders for illegal immigration
The U.S. Department of State has announced measures to impose visa restrictions on certain individuals involved in facilitating illegal immigration from India to the United States.
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Rubio meets with Syrian foreign minister following Trump-al-Sharaa summit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Türkiye.
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Rubio discusses NATO defense spending with Turkish foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Antalya, Türkiye.
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Marco Rubio discusses NATO spending and global conflicts with Sean Hannity
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently discussed several pressing international issues during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.
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Norway signs Artemis Accords with US at ceremony in Oslo
Norway has become the 55th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a group committed to peaceful and responsible space exploration.
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Rubio emphasizes US-Israel ties and regional security concerns in call with Netanyahu
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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U.S. congratulates Timor-Leste on its 23rd independence anniversary
On May 20, 2025, the United States extended congratulations to Timor-Leste on its 23rd Restoration of Independence Day.
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US sanctions Chinese entities over support for Iran’s missile program
The United States has announced sanctions against entities and individuals primarily based in China and Hong Kong for their involvement in supporting Iran's ballistic missile program.
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U.S. and Japan discuss strengthening alliance for Indo-Pacific stability
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Japan's Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro to discuss enhancing U.S.-Japan relations.
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US sanctions target Hizballah finance operations in Lebanon and Iran
The United States has imposed sanctions on a network of senior Hizballah officials and financial facilitators.
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U.S., Japan, ROK reaffirm trilateral cooperation commitment
The U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat Managing Board convened on May 19, 2025, in Washington.
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Secretary Marco Rubio discusses international diplomacy challenges on CBS
Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed several pressing international issues during an interview with Margaret Brennan on CBS's "Face the Nation."
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