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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Israel from October 22 to 25.
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Officials from Congo, Rwanda, and partners meet in Washington to advance peace agreement

Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of Rwanda, the United States, the State of Qatar, and the African Union Commission met in Washington, D.C. on October 21-22, 2025, for the third session of the Joint...
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Nine countries congratulate Rodrigo Paz Pereira on Bolivian presidential election

The governments of Argentina, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States have released a joint statement congratulating Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as President of...
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Secretary Rubio discusses oil exports and security with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani to discuss several ongoing matters between the United States and Iraq.
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U.S. Department of State extends Diwali greetings to global communities

On October 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of State extended greetings to communities in the United States and globally in recognition of Diwali, the festival of lights.
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U.S. congratulates Niue on 51st anniversary of self-governance

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Niue on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of Niue's self-governance.
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United States welcomes efforts to ease border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia

The United States has acknowledged Malaysia's role in hosting a meeting between Thailand and Cambodia on October 17, where both countries reiterated their commitment to easing tensions along their shared border.
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Senior Official Lewin urges G7 partners to prioritize targeted development and private investment

Senior Official Jeremy Lewin, who oversees foreign assistance, humanitarian affairs, and religious freedom, participated in the G7 Development Minister’s Meeting in Washington.
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United States warns of potential Hamas ceasefire violation in Gaza

The United States has notified the guarantor countries of the Gaza peace agreement about credible information regarding a possible imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas targeting Gaza residents.
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Secretary Rubio and Liberian foreign minister discuss economic ties and migration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti in Washington, D.C. on October 16 to discuss ways to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Liberia.
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U.S. congratulates Iraq on 93rd anniversary of independence

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Iraq on the 93rd anniversary of Iraq’s independence, observed on October 3.
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U.S. and Brazil officials agree to further talks on trade and bilateral cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a meeting with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, to discuss trade and bilateral issues.
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Secretary Rubio and Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente discuss security cooperation in Washington

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente in Washington, D.C. to review progress following the first meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group and to discuss further cooperation on...
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Cuban dissident José Daniel Ferrer arrives in U.S. after years of imprisonment

José Daniel Ferrer, a leader in Cuba’s pro-democracy movement, has arrived in the United States after enduring years of imprisonment and mistreatment by Cuban authorities.
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U.S. condemns Chinese actions against Philippine vessel near Thitu Island

The United States has condemned an incident involving Chinese vessels and a Philippine government ship near Thitu Island in the South China Sea.
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U.S. sanctions network linked to IRGC and Iran-backed militias in Iraq

The United States has announced new sanctions against a network of eight individuals and entities accused of supporting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC Quds Force, and two Iraq-based militia groups, Kata’ib Hizballah (KH)...
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U.S. condemns detention of Zion House Church leaders in China

The United States has condemned the recent detention of leaders from the unregistered Zion House Church in China, including pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin.
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Joint Oversight Committee discusses next steps for Congo-Rwanda peace agreement

Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, the United States, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union Commission met in Washington, D.C., on October 1 for the third meeting of the Joint Oversight Committee overseeing...
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United States congratulates Fiji on 55 years of independence

The United States has extended congratulations to Fiji on the occasion of its 55th anniversary of independence.
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U.S. government opposes proposed UN global carbon tax for maritime shipping

The United States government has announced its opposition to a proposed global carbon tax being considered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United Nations agency.
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