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Veto Of The United Nations Security Council Resolution On Gaza
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:23 pm | U.S. Department of State
MARCO RUBIO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 4, 2025 Today, the United States sent a strong message by vetoing a counterproductive UN Security Council resolution on Gaza targeting Israel. We will not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas, does not call ... More >>
Recovery Of Judy Weinstein And Gad Haggai
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:21 pm | U.S. Department of State
Israeli forces recovered the remains of Judy Weinstein and Gad Haggai, two Americans who were kidnapped on October 7 and murdered by Hamas terrorists. More >>
Imposing Sanctions In Response To The ICC’s Illegitimate Actions Targeting The United States And Israel
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:18 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States will take whatever actions we deem necessary to protect our sovereignty, that of Israel, and any other U.S. ally from illegitimate actions by the ICC. More >>
Targeting Network Trafficking Cocaine To The United States, Europe, And The Caribbean
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:10 pm | U.S. Department of State
DSS and DEA supported Guyanese authorities in the August 2024 discovery of 4.4 tons of cocaine buried deep underground in a clandestine airfield in the northwest region of Guyana that shares a border with Venezuela. More >>
Targeting A Major Backer Of Virtual Currency Investment Scams
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 5:34 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States will go after those who misuse virtual currencies and internet services to perpetrate fraud and other crimes. More >>
Announcement Of A Visa Restriction Policy Targeting Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 8:22 pm | U.S. Department of State
It is unacceptable for foreign officials to issue or threaten arrest warrants on U.S. citizens or U.S. residents for social media posts on American platforms while physically present on U.S. soil. More >>
New Findings On Iran Pursuant To The Iran Freedom And Counter-Proliferation Act
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:15 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States has broader sanctions authorities to prevent Iran from acquiring strategic materials for its construction sector under IRGC control and its proliferation programs. More >>
Tough Action Against Cuban Judges And Prosecutor For Arbitrary Detention, A Gross Violation Of Human Rights
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:12 am | U.S. Department of State
The Department is designating prosecutor Yanaisa Matos Legrá and judges Gladys Maria Padrón Canals, Maria Elena Fornari Conde, and Juan Sosa Orama. As a result, these regime officials and their families are ineligible for entry into the United States. More >>
Sanctioning High Ranking Members Of Cártel Del Noreste
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:10 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States remains committed to protecting our nation by keeping illicit drugs off our streets and degrading the ability of cartels to arm themselves, a critical step toward the total elimination of these organizations. More >>
U.S. Support For UK And Mauritius Agreement On Chagos Archipelago
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:08 am | U.S. Department of State
Although the United States is not a party to this agreement, we remain responsible for operating the U.S. Naval Support Facility on Diego Garcia, which continues to play a vital role in supporting forward-deployed operational forces and advancing ... More >>
Imposing Measures On Sudan For Its Use Of Chemical Weapons
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:04 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States calls on the Government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the CWC. More >>
Providing Sanctions Relief For The Syrian People
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 7:34 pm | U.S. Department of State
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State May 23, 2025 In accordance with the President’s promise to deliver sanctions relief to Syria, I have issued a 180-day waiver of mandatory Caesar Act sanctions to ensure sanctions do not impede the ability of our partners ... More >>
Reward For Information Leading To Arrest And/Or Conviction Of Uruguayan Narcotics Trafficker And Money Launderer
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:10 am | U.S. Department of State
The TOCRP reward offer follows the largest and most consequential organized crime investigation (Operation A Ultranza Py) against cocaine trafficking in Paraguayan history. More >>
New Findings On Iran Pursuant To The Iran Freedom And Counter-Proliferation Act
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:05 am | U.S. Department of State
With these determinations, the United States has broader sanctions authorities to prevent Iran from acquiring strategic materials for its construction sector under IRGC control and its proliferation programs. More >>
Tough Action Against Cuban Judges And Prosecutor For Arbitrary Detention, A Gross Violation Of Human Rights
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:02 am | U.S. Department of State
We continue to use all available tools to stand up for the human rights of the Cuban people and encourage our allies and partners to do the same. More >>
Sanctioning High Ranking Members Of Cártel Del Noreste
Friday, 23 May 2025, 10:59 am | U.S. Department of State
In March 2022, Cártel del Noreste attacked the U.S. Consulate in Nuevo Laredo with gunfire and grenades after the arrest of a CDN member who was wanted in Mexico for homicide and extortion. More >>
Kiribati Accedes To The Biological Weapons Convention
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:30 pm | U.S. Department of State
The BWC is critical to international efforts to address the threat posed by biological weapons, whether in the hands of State or non-State actors. Maximizing the BWC’s effectiveness requires all States to become Parties and fully implement its obligations. More >>
Certification Of Cuba As A Not Fully Cooperating Country
Monday, 19 May 2025, 7:57 pm | U.S. Department of State
In addition to Cuba, Secretary Rubio has also re-certified the DPRK, Iran, Syria, and Venezuela as NFCCs. More >>
Announcing A U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Between India And Pakistan
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 7:27 am | U.S. Department of State
The Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. More >>
Secretary Rubio’s Travel To Saudi Arabia, Qatar, And Türkiye
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 7:20 am | U.S. Department of State
Looking towards the NATO Summit in The Hague this June, the Secretary will advance President Trump’s agenda of ensuring that our Allies contribute their fair share to making NATO stronger and more effective. More >>
