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The United States has extended condolences to the Republic of Korea following the significant loss of life and damage resulting from wildfires in the southeastern region.
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U.S. and UAE officials discuss regional security and economic cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a discussion with UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Lana Nusseibeh.
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Secretary Rubio discusses partnership and economic cooperation with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya engaged in discussions to bolster the U.S.-Kuwait partnership.
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U.S. honors global women leaders at 2025 International Women of Courage Award event

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump will host the 19th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards on April 1 at the Department of State.
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United States nominates Rosa María Payá for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

The United States has put forward Rosa María Payá as a candidate for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
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Biological Weapons Convention marks 50th anniversary with global commitment

Fifty years ago, the international community made a significant move towards eliminating biological weapons.
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Landau discusses U.S.-Japan relations with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a conversation with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro, as confirmed by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
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Biological Weapons Convention celebrates five decades of international security efforts

The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) marks its 50th anniversary, serving as a crucial element in international security by preventing the use of biological weapons.
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Rubio discusses regional security and energy cooperation with Barbados PM

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a meeting with Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados to discuss the longstanding relationship between the United States and Barbados.
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U.S., Mexico reaffirm commitment to enhance security cooperation

Today, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a conversation with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to emphasize the United States' commitment to enhancing security cooperation between the two nations.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Haiti's security situation with President Jean

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Haitian Transitional Presidential Council President Fritz Alphonse Jean in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Rubio meets with Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister to discuss regional security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Stuart Young in Kingston, Jamaica.
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US imposes tariffs on nations importing Venezuelan oil

The United States government has announced its intention to impose tariffs on countries whose oil companies engage in the production, extraction, or exportation of oil and related products with Venezuela's Maduro regime.
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Rubio discusses regional security with Kenyan President Ruto

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Kenyan President William Ruto.
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Rubio's Caribbean trip aims at strengthening regional ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Jamaica, Guyana, and Suriname from March 26 to 27.
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US congratulates Bangladesh on Independence Day amid election preparations

On behalf of the United States, congratulations are extended to the people of Bangladesh as they celebrate their independence day on March 26.
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Rubio and Pashinyan discuss regional peace and security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, focusing on their mutual interests as strategic partners.
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Rubio discusses Baltic security with Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian foreign ministers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting in Washington, D.C., with the foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
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Secretary Rubio meets Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan on security and trade

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, focusing on security and trade cooperation.
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US sanctions Iranian officials over Robert Levinson's disappearance

The United States has imposed sanctions on three officials from the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) due to their involvement in the abduction, detention, and probable death of former FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson.
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