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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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Rubio discusses defense spending with Germany's new foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held an introductory call with Germany's newly appointed Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
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Rubio meets Mudavadi to discuss U.S.-Kenya relations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a meeting with Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi.
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US sanctions Chinese refinery for violating Iran oil sanctions
The United States has imposed sanctions on the China-based independent "teapot" refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd. and three oil terminal operators.
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Secretary Rubio discusses regional issues with King Abdullah II of Jordan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan.
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Ambassador Murray travels to Japan and South Korea for APEC meetings
U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Ambassador Matthew Murray, is set to embark on a visit to Japan and the Republic of Korea.
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Deputy Secretary Landau honors foreign service personnel at AFSA memorial ceremony
Thank you, Tom.
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Mike Waltz nominated as UN ambassador, Rubio to be National Security Advisor
President Trump's administration has announced a significant diplomatic reshuffle.
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Rubio discusses regional issues with Dominican leader
Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a discussion with President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic.
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Secretary Rubio speaks with Trinidad's Prime Minister to discuss regional security
Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago.
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State Department report highlights compliance issues in international child abduction cases
The Department of State has released its 2025 Annual Report on International Child Abduction, presenting its efforts to prevent and address international parental child abduction.
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U.S. comments on ICJ hearing regarding Israel and international obligations
The United States participated in a public hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning Israel's obligations regarding the presence and activities of the United Nations and other bodies.
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Rubio discusses Pahalgam attack with Pakistan's Prime Minister
Today, Secretary Marco Rubio had a discussion with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
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Reward offered for Costa Rica fugitive Alejandro Arias-Monge, alias "Diablo
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward of up to $500,000 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Alejandro Arias-Monge, also known as “Diablo.” Arias is a...
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Deputy Secretary Landau and Senior Bureau Official Olowski to speak at Foreign Affairs Day
Bureau of Global Talent Management Senior Bureau Official Lew Olowski will preside over the Department of State's 60th annual Foreign Affairs Day, scheduled for Friday, May 2, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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