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A team of officials from the U.S. Department of State, National Science Foundation, and Department of War carried out a five-day inspection of foreign research stations in Antarctica between January 16 and January 20.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Belgian Deputy Prime Minister to discuss bilateral cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot.
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United States announces withdrawal from 66 international organizations

The United States government has announced its decision to withdraw from 66 international organizations.
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Under Secretary Helberg to visit Middle East for economic talks

Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg is scheduled to visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel from January 9 to 18.
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Qatar joins Pax Silica Declaration alongside U.S. to boost tech and mineral cooperation

Qatar has become the eighth country to sign the Pax Silica Declaration, an initiative aimed at enhancing economic security through collaboration on technology and critical minerals.
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Portugal becomes 60th nation to join Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration

Portugal has become the 60th country to sign the Artemis Accords, an international agreement focused on peaceful and responsible space exploration.
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United States highlights North Korea’s ongoing UN sanctions evasion through cyber activities

The United States, alongside other members of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), has brought attention to a recent report detailing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) ongoing violations and evasions of United...
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United States backs Jennifer Warren for seat on ITU Radio Regulations Board

The United States has announced its support for Jennifer Warren as a candidate for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations Board (RRB).
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United States hosts regional roundtable on supply chain connectivity in Mexico City

The United States hosted the APEC Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) Regional Roundtable in Mexico City on January 13, 2026.
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U.S. begins direct disaster relief shipments to Cuba after Hurricane Melissa

The United States government has announced the first direct humanitarian shipments to Cuba as part of a $3 million disaster assistance package following Hurricane Melissa.
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U.S. provides $3 million disaster relief for Cubans affected by Hurricane Melissa

The United States government has announced the delivery of $3 million in disaster relief to support Cuban communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.
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UAE joins Pax Silica Declaration as ninth member in global tech coalition

The United Arab Emirates has signed the Pax Silica Declaration, becoming the ninth country to join this economic security coalition.
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U.S. and Australia discuss strengthening Indo-Pacific defense cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Australian Secretary of Defense Greg Moriarty to continue discussions from the recent U.S.-Australia Ministerial meeting in Washington, which took place on December 8, 2025.
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U.S. and Mexico plan new ministerial meeting on joint border security efforts

Following a recent call between President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexico's Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente held a phone conversation to discuss ongoing security...
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U.S. and Japan discuss strengthening alliance during Washington meeting

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on enhancing economic and security cooperation between the United States and Japan.
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United States and Israel announce new strategic partnership on AI and critical technologies

The United States and Israel have announced the launch of a Strategic Partnership focused on artificial intelligence, research, and critical technologies.
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Secretary Rubio discusses regional security with Saudi foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss ongoing coordination efforts related to regional security and stability, as well as the current situation in Iran.
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Secretary Rubio discusses South Caucasus peace efforts with Azerbaijan foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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Secretary Rubio says U.S.-Armenia agreement respects sovereignty and boosts economic ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met to discuss the ongoing implementation of a bilateral agreement.
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Secretary Rubio meets Panamanian foreign minister to discuss regional security and cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vasquez to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Panama.
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