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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has initiated a pause on all U.S. foreign assistance funded by the State Department and USAID, in line with President Trump's Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid.

U.S. observes National Day of Remembrance for Auschwitz liberation anniversary

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a Nazi concentration camp in Poland central to the Holocaust.

Ambassador Shea addresses Security Council on Middle East situation

Thank you, President.

U.S. welcomes Finland's commitment to OSCE under Minister Valtonen

Minister Elina Valtonen of Finland has been welcomed back to Vienna by the United States, which commended Finland's ongoing dedication to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and its founding principles.

U.S. Embassy alerts citizens amid protests in Kinshasa

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has issued an alert to American citizens regarding protests taking place outside embassy installations on January 28, 2025.

U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership highlighted at apparel exporters meeting

Prime Minister Amarasuriya, Minister Handunnetti, Deputy Minister Chathuranga, and Chairperson Jayasuriya were among the attendees at the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association Annual General Meeting held on January 27, 2025.

Marco Rubio confirmed as secretary of state with unanimous Senate support

Marco Rubio has been confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of State, following a unanimous 99-0 vote by the Senate.

Second Trump administration focuses on safety, strength, and prosperity

Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State under the second Trump administration, has outlined the priorities and mission of the Department of State.

US reevaluates foreign aid strategy with a focus on alignment with national interests

The President of the United States has issued an executive order to reassess and realign the country's foreign aid strategy.

Trump establishes new council for science & technology advancement

President Donald J. Trump has announced the creation of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).

US President issues executive order to boost leadership in digital finance

In a recent executive order issued on January 23, 2025, the President of the United States outlined policies aimed at bolstering American leadership in digital financial technology.

Trump revokes Biden's AI policy with new executive order

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at enhancing America's leadership in artificial intelligence (AI).

Rubio discusses U.S.-China relations with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with China's Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

US issues executive order on artificial intelligence leadership

The United States is taking steps to maintain its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) through a new executive order issued by the President.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorates liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

We commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, established by the United Nations to honor the anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation on January 27, 1945.

USCG partners with Philippines for multinational maritime security training

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Southeast Asia Training Team (SEATT), in collaboration with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), recently concluded a multinational Boarding Officer Course in Davao City.

US imposes visa restrictions on Colombian officials over repatriation dispute

The State Department has announced new visa restrictions targeting Colombian government officials and their immediate family members.

Rubio pauses U.S. foreign aid for efficiency review

Consistent with President Trump's Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, Secretary Rubio has paused all U.S. foreign assistance funded by or through the State Department and USAID for review.

U.S., Google partner with Ecuador for digital transformation