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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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Secretary Rubio discusses shared security priorities with Mexico

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente.
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Rubio discusses economic cooperation with Mongolian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Mongolian Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg, focusing on potential economic cooperation between the United States and Mongolia.
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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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U.S. sanctions leaders of Cártel del Noreste for criminal activities

The United States has announced sanctions against two high-ranking members of the Cártel del Noreste (CDN), Miguel Ángel de Anda Ledezma and Ricardo González Sauceda.
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U.S. congratulates Yemen on its 35th National Unity Day

On behalf of the United States, congratulations were extended to the government and people of Yemen on their 35th National Unity Day.
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U.S. sanctions four Cuban officials over human rights violations

The United States Department of State has announced the designation of four Cuban officials for their involvement in human rights violations.
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US-Türkiye discuss sanctions relief and Syrian stability

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently met with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz.
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