U.S. Department of State - Latest News [Page 1]
Secretary Rubio’s Message To The Cuban People On Their Independence Day
Friday, 22 May 2026, 8:03 am | U.S. Department of State
In his remarks, Secretary Rubio addressed the continued suffering endured by the Cuban people after 67 years of tyranny, censorship, and human rights abuses by the illegitimate regime. More >>
Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness With New Global Tool
Friday, 22 May 2026, 8:00 am | U.S. Department of State
This move marks a significant step towards ending impunity for individuals associated with IUU fishing and fulfilling the promise President Trump made to the American people in his 2025 Executive Order to Restore American Seafood Competitiveness. More >>
Inaugural United States-ASEAN AI Ministerial
Friday, 22 May 2026, 7:58 am | U.S. Department of State
Ministers and industry leaders identified opportunities to strengthen cooperation in AI development and governance, including how the U.S. AI Exports Program can support ASEAN member states’ AI policy development. More >>
Timor-Leste National Day
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 7:27 am | U.S. Department of State
The partnership between the United States and Timor-Leste reflects our mutual dedication to promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region. More >>
Cameroon National Day
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 7:25 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States greatly appreciates Cameroon’s cooperation on security, commercial engagement, and the expansion of health security partnerships. We look forward to working with Cameroon in the year ahead. More >>
United States Sanctions Iranian Financial And Shipping Networks
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 7:23 am | U.S. Department of State
The Trump Administration will continue to hold Iran accountable and counter its dangerous and malign behavior. More >>
Election Of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 7:21 am | U.S. Department of State
We look forward to working closely with Prime Minister Wale and his new government to grow our cooperation with Solomon Islands. More >>
U.S. Sanctions Hamas Support Networks
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 7:18 am | U.S. Department of State
Today’s action exposes how Hamas exploits diaspora organizations, religious institutions, and purported civil society groups to advance its malign agenda while claiming humanitarian objectives. More >>
Secretary Rubio’s Travel To Sweden And India
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 7:15 am | U.S. Department of State
From Sweden, Secretary Rubio will travel to India from May 23-26, where he will visit Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi. The Secretary will discuss energy security, trade, and defense cooperation during meetings with senior Indian officials. More >>
Meetings Between The Governments Of The United States, Lebanon, And Israel
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 9:10 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States remains cognizant of the challenges posed by Hizballah’s continued attacks on Israel, without the consent or approval of the Government of Lebanon, undertaken in order to derail this process. More >>
Further U.S. Sanctions On Cuban Regime Elites
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 8:30 am | U.S. Department of State
Today’s designations further restrict the Cuban regime’s ability to suppress the will of the Cuban people. Additional sanctions actions can be expected in the following days and weeks. More >>
Marking 31 Years Since The Panchen Lama’s Disappearance
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 8:23 am | U.S. Department of State
Chinese authorities should immediately release Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and his family and stop persecuting Tibetans or others in China for their religious beliefs. More >>
Next Meeting Between The Governments Of The United States, Lebanon, And Israel
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 7:24 am | U.S. Department of State
Discussions will build a framework for lasting peace and security arrangements, the full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty throughout its territory, the delineation of borders, and creating concrete pathways for humanitarian relief in Lebanon. More >>
Disrupting Iran’s Overseas Military Procurement Networks
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 7:17 am | U.S. Department of State
In furtherance of President Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum-2, the United States is acting to disrupt procurement networks supporting Iran’s military programs. More >>
The US Proposes A UN Security Council Resolution To Defend Freedom Of Navigation And Secure The Strait Of Hormuz
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 7:36 am | U.S. Department of State
At President Trump’s direction, the United States, alongside Bahrain and our Gulf partners, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar, drafted a UN Security Council Resolution to defend freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. More >>
United States Welcomes Ireland’s Signing Of The Artemis Accords
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 7:50 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States and seven other countries established the Artemis Accords in 2020 to serve as a set of practical principles to guide responsible space exploration. More >>
Congratulating Antigua And Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne On His Reelection
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 7:57 am | U.S. Department of State
We look forward to continued collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to advance shared priorities, including to strengthen regional security by deepening cooperation to counter illegal immigration. More >>
Poland National Day
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 7:54 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States deeply values the partnership with Poland, which encompasses strong and growing cooperation on defense, trade, and energy security. More >>
U.S. Sanctions Tighten Grip On Iran-China Oil Trade
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 7:51 am | U.S. Department of State
The Trump Administration will continue to hold Iran accountable and counter its dangerous and malign behavior. As part of Economic Fury, we will intensify economic pressure on Iran and the international network that sustains its illicit energy trade. More >>
U.S. Coalition Fractures Support For The IMO Global Carbon Tax, Protecting American Economic Interests
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 7:48 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States remains strongly opposed to the Net-Zero Framework (NZF), a fundamentally flawed proposal that would have imposed a global carbon tax on American consumers and our shipping and energy industries. More >>
