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Under Secretary of State John Bass is set to visit Ankara, Türkiye from January 9 to 10.
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Blinken highlights strengthened U.S.-Japan alliance

Secretary Antony J. Blinken recently addressed the press, expressing gratitude towards Japanese officials for their collaboration over the past four years.
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US sanctions Hungarian official Antal Rogan over corruption allegations

The United States has imposed sanctions on Antal Rogan, a senior Hungarian government official, under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program due to his involvement in corruption.
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U.S.-Vietnam dialogue addresses human rights issues in Hanoi

On January 6-7, the 28th U.S.-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue took place in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Blinken discusses security issues with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary in Tokyo

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa in Tokyo on January 7, as confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
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Blinken discusses regional security and cooperation with Japanese Prime Minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in Tokyo.
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Ambassador Lipstadt concludes tenure with final overseas visit to Israel

The U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, is set to travel to Israel from January 8-9.
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Blinken meets Japanese Foreign Minister to discuss alliance and regional issues

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in Tokyo.
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U.S. sanctions leaders over genocide determination in Sudan

The United States has determined that members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias in Sudan have committed genocide.
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U.S.-Japan relations highlighted as Blinken meets Japanese foreign minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met in Japan, emphasizing the strong alliance between their nations.
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Deputy Secretary Verma travels to Albania, Kosovo, Serbia for diplomatic discussions

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is set to visit Albania, Kosovo, and Serbia from January 7 to 11.
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Blinken meets Korean speaker to discuss alliance and cooperation

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on January 6, 2025.
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US condemns ceasefire violations in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United States has condemned the ongoing ceasefire violations in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by the M23 armed group, which is backed by Rwanda and sanctioned by both the U.S. and the UN.
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Blinken discusses Middle East issues with Saudi Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller on January 6, 2025.
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U.S. calls for transparency in Guinea's delayed democratic transition

The United States has expressed concern over Guinea's failure to meet its January 1, 2025, target date for launching a democratic transition.
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U.S.-France hold third defense trade strategic dialogue in Paris

The United States and France convened for the third Defense Trade Strategic Dialogue (DTSG) on December 17 in Paris.
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Blinken meets South Korean acting president amid airline tragedy

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Acting President Choi Sang-mok of the Republic of Korea (ROK).
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Rena Bitter visits Israel to discuss consular issues

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Rena Bitter, is set to visit Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israel, from January 6 to 9.
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International coalition addresses worsening crisis in Myanmar

The European Union, along with the governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement addressing the human rights and...
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Blinken discusses Gaza ceasefire and Syrian transition with Egyptian foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
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