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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.


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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.


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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.


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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).


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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.


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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).


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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

The United States has reinforced its commitment to Ecuador's digital advancement through an agreement with Google Cloud.


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U.S. addresses atrocities at UN Security Council briefing on Sudan

The United States has acknowledged the complexities involved in preparing a report and briefing by the ICC Prosecutor for Sudan, as conveyed during a UN Security Council briefing.


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International Holocaust Remembrance Day highlights ongoing fight against antisemitism

Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to honor the memory of six million Jewish victims and millions of others who were systematically murdered by the Nazis.


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Rubio discusses Gaza ceasefire and Syrian developments with Jordan's King Abdullah

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan on January 27, 2025.


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Rubio discusses security cooperation with Hungarian foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, focusing on enhancing defense and energy security cooperation.


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UN emphasizes remembrance at Holocaust memorial ceremony

Thank you to all the survivors and family members present today, including Ms.


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Rubio emphasizes remembrance on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

We commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, designated by the United Nations to mark the anniversary of the January 27, 1945, liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and death camp.


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U.S., Iraq affirm strong defense ties amid ongoing coalition efforts

Today at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during his inaugural visit to Washington, D.C. as Prime Minister.