Secretary Rubio met with foreign ministers from Japan, Australia, and India last month. Secretary of State Rubio met with the foreign ministers of Japan, India, and Australia in…
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State Department Closes U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar
The government has three remaining embassies in Pakistan. The Department of State announced the closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan, this week. Spokesperson Tommy Pigott…
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Administration Announces Planned Tariff Increase on European Vehicle Imports
The proposal would raise duties on EU cars and trucks amid ongoing trade tensions. President Donald Trump announced plans last week to increase tariffs on cars and trucks…
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Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz After Israel-Iran Ceasefire
President Trump says it will stay open, but the blockage of Iranian ports will continue until a peace deal is reached. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that…
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State Department Issues Worldwide Caution for U.S. Travelers
Officials warn that Iran-linked operatives could target Americans abroad. The U.S. State Department issued a Worldwide Caution security alert this week for Americans around the globe, but especially…
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State Department Announces Sanctions Against North Korean IT Operatives
The individuals and entities have been involved in defrauding U.S. businesses. The State Department announced sanctions against two entities and six individuals involved in operations using Information Technology…
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DOJ Charges Individuals in Marriage Fraud Conspiracy
The department disclosed various plots committed by Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens. The Department of Justice (DOJ) formally charged six citizens of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)…
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U.S. End Arms Embargo on Cambodia
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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