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Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell held a meeting with the Republic of Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun in Washington.
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US concerned over Mozambican election irregularities
The United States has expressed concern over the Mozambican Constitutional Council's announcement on December 23 regarding the national elections held on October 9.
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US-ROK leaders meet in Washington for strategic talks
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met with the Republic of Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong Kyun at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on December 23, 2024.
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U.S. expresses condolences after attack in Magdeburg
The United States has expressed its shock and sadness following a tragic incident in Magdeburg, Germany.
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US officials travel to Syria to discuss political transition
Assistant Secretary Barbara A. Leaf, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, and Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein have traveled to Damascus, Syria.
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International envoys meet in Geneva over concerns about Afghanistan
Special Envoys and Representatives from several countries, including Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States convened in Geneva on...
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State Department partners with VentureWell for global innovation initiative
Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer Littlejohn of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, along with Phil Weilerstein, President and CEO of VentureWell, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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Tallinn Mechanism marks first anniversary amid ongoing support for Ukrainian cybersecurity
The governments of the United States, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom have released a joint statement marking the first anniversary of the Tallinn Mechanism.
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U.S. raises Vanuatu travel advisory due to earthquake-related infrastructure damage
The Department of State has elevated its Travel Advisory for Vanuatu to Level 3, advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel plans due to infrastructure damage caused by a recent earthquake.
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Assistant Secretary Naz Durakoglu departs from State Department role
Under the leadership of Assistant Secretary Naz Durakoglu, the Bureau of Legislative Affairs has worked closely with Congress to support important U.S. national security priorities.
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Blinken reaffirms U.S.-South Korea alliance in call with Foreign Minister Cho
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a telephone conversation with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul on December 20, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
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Liechtenstein joins Artemis Accords as 52nd signatory at NASA ceremony
Liechtenstein has become the 52nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords, marking its commitment to international cooperation in space exploration.
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Michigan delegation fosters economic ties in Gulf nations
From December 6 to 14, a delegation led by Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, alongside the American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) and in collaboration with the Michigan Municipal League (MML)...
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U.S. imposes visa restrictions on individuals undermining peace in South Sudan
The United States has announced measures to impose visa restrictions on several individuals who are either responsible for or complicit in undermining and obstructing sustainable peace in South Sudan.
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US imposes sanctions on Georgian officials for human rights abuses
The United States has announced sanctions against Georgian Minister of Internal Affairs Vakhtang Gomelauri and the Deputy Head of the Ministry's Special Task's Department Mirza Kezevadze.
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US imposes new sanctions targeting Iranian oil trade
The United States Department of State has announced sanctions on four entities involved in the transportation of Iranian oil, alongside the identification of six vessels as blocked property.
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US sanctions entities over Iranian oil trade and human rights abuses
The United States has announced measures to disrupt revenue streams that support the Iranian regime's activities abroad and domestically.
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Blinken urges action at UN meeting amid worsening crisis in Sudan
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed the United Nations Security Council, focusing on the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
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US Secretary Blinken urges global cooperation on responsible use of artificial intelligence
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed the United Nations Security Council in a meeting focused on artificial intelligence (AI).
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U.S.-India space cooperation progresses with key meetings in Houston
On December 17, Deputy Secretary Campbell, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, and Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra visited Houston, Texas.
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