Military exercises are to resume as part of the two countries’ renewed partnership. Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally ended the arms embargo against Cambodia last week. The…
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Secretary of State Attends G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada
He is advancing “U.S. interests in peace and security, strategic cooperation, and global stability.” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is attending the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in…
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U.S. Destroys Venezuelan Drug Boat in Southern Caribbean
The U.S. is not bound by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. President Donald Trump announced this week that the U.S. military carried out a…
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U.S. Brokers Peace Deal Between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo
The “Washington Accord” seeks to stop violence in mineral-rich eastern Congo with U.S. economic interests and oversight playing a central role. Foreign ministers from Rwanda and the Democratic…
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State Department Issues Worldwide Caution Security Alert
The notice advises caution for U.S. citizens who are abroad. The State Department issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert on Sunday after the U.S. military completed Operation Midnight…
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U.S. Releases Joint Space Operations Report with Nine Nations
Combined Space Operations celebrates the 10-year anniversary at the Italy meeting. The United States released a joint statement with fellow members of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) last…
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U.S. Defense Official Visits West Africa to Strengthen Security Partnerships
Acting under secretary discusses regional stability and countering extremism with leaders in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire. Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory is visiting Benin…
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Defense Department Holds Meeting for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience in Hawaii
Under Secretary LaPlante chaired the inaugural meeting. This week, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante chaired the inaugural plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific…
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Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Panama Join FTC’s International Agreement
The new partners will enhance cross-border collaboration on consumer protections from fraud and illegal practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that consumer protection agencies from Costa Rica,…
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Treasury Sanctions Hezbollah Petroleum Gas Smuggling Network
Five companies and two vessels tied to Hezbollah finance team sanctioned. The Treasury Department announced that it has sanctioned ten entities tied to Hezbollah’s oil and gas smuggling…
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