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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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30th anniversary of Panchen Lama's disappearance marked

This year marks three decades since the disappearance of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, recognized by the Dalai Lama as an important Tibetan Buddhist leader.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Ukraine ceasefire with Italian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to discuss pressing international matters.
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Secretary Rubio discusses hostage situation with Israeli PM

Secretary Rubio engaged in a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials linked to nuclear research

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and entities associated with Iran's nuclear research efforts that have potential military applications.
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U.S. sanctions Iranian nationals for ties with nuclear-related research

The U.S. Department of State has imposed sanctions on three Iranian nationals and one Iranian entity linked to Iran's Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research, known by its Persian acronym SPND.
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US sanctions network over Iranian oil shipments funding military projects

The United States has imposed sanctions on an international network involved in the shipment of Iranian crude oil to China.
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Deputy Secretary highlights US economic prospects at SelectUSA summit

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, expressing gratitude on behalf of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump.
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Rubio discusses Ukraine ceasefire with European foreign ministers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with several European leaders, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Rubio discusses NATO meeting, US-Türkiye ties with Turkish foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
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US welcomes Afrikaner refugees facing discrimination in South Africa

Today, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau greeted the first group of Afrikaner refugees arriving in the United States.
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US-Brazil dialogue addresses disarmament issues including NPT review

Officials from the United States and Brazil gathered in Washington, D.C., on May 12 for the 9th Disarmament and Nonproliferation Dialogue.
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US congratulates Australian Prime Minister on election success

On May 3, the United States extended its congratulations to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following his victory in the Australian federal election.
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United States congratulates Singapore on election and vows to continue collaboration

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Singapore on the occasion of their general election, commending Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the People’s Action Party for their victory.
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Rubio meets with Eastern Caribbean leaders on regional security challenges

Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with the heads of government from the Eastern Caribbean and the Bahamas.
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Rubio discusses defense and trade issues with South Korean foreign minister

Secretary Rubio engaged in a conversation with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul.
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U.S. seeks to deepen trade ties with Benin amid security concerns

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting in Washington with Beninese Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari.
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Landau discusses U.S.-Saudi relations ahead of Trump's visit

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a conversation with Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khuraiji.
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Rubio discusses regional security 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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