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A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here's how

The Independent UK

The Latest: White House to pause federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday

The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending

The Independent UK

Antony Blinken To Release Book On Diplomatic Challenges

Antony Blinken's upcoming book will provide insights into global crises during his tenure as Secretary of State under President Biden.

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Hundreds of US visa appointments canceled in Colombia following spat over deportation flights

Visa appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia have been canceled following a dispute over deportation flights that nearly turned into a costly trade war between both countries

The Independent UK

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Pauses U.S. Foreign Assistance

The U.S. has paused foreign aid to align with 'America First' agenda, reviewing programs for effectiveness.

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US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand

US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

State Department Suspends Processing 'X' Gender Marker On Passports

State Department stops accepting 'X' gender markers on passport applications, aligning with an executive order recognizing only male and female sexes.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio Instructs Staff to Freeze Passport Applications With X Gender Marker, Says 'Sex is Not Changeable': Report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the State Department to freeze passport applications with X gender markers or gender identity changes, enforcing an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump to limit federal identification to biological sex classifications.

Latin Times

US State Department Freezes Foreign Assistance Worldwide

US State Department freezes foreign assistance worldwide, impacting global aid programs.

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State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide

The State Department has frozen new funding for almost all U.S. aid programs worldwide, making exceptions to allow humanitarian food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt to continue

The Independent UK

Mexico and other countries could hamper Trump border plans - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s plans to seal the U.S.-Mexico border and conduct mass deportations might soon run into a major roadblock.

Roll Call

Trump's Crackdown On DEI: Federal Employees Urged To Expose Concealed Diversity Plans

The memo, sent to employees across multiple departments, was signed by various members of Trump's cabinet, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department and Acting Attorney General James McHenry at the Justice Department.

International Business Times

Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.

Al Jazeera

Mexico's Foreign Minister Discusses Security And Migration With US Secretary

Mexico's Foreign Minister and US Secretary of State discuss security and migration, focusing on border issues and repatriation.

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Marco Rubio Outlines Priorities For State Department

Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines key priorities for the State Department, focusing on curbing mass migration, eliminating DEIA requirements, and def...

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State Department Experiences Senior Diplomat Reshuffle Under New Administration

Senior career diplomats are leaving the State Department as part of the Trump administration's plan to appoint new officials, impacting foreign policy.

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Quad Countries Meet To Counter China's Assertiveness In Indo-Pacific

Secretary of State reaffirms Quad commitment, addresses China's assertiveness, and advocates for 'America First' policies in Indo-Pacific region.

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‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state

In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department’s employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.

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International Business Times

Rubio Starts As Top US Diplomat Meeting Asian Partners

New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts Tuesday from Japan, India and Australia on his first day in office, in a sign of solidarity in the face of China.

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State Department Officials Asked To Step Down In Purge

Career State Department officials asked to step down pre-inauguration, sparking concerns of major restructuring.

Latin Times

Top Journalist Claims Marco Rubio Won't Last Long As Secretary Of State; Here's Why

POLITICO's Nahal Toosi says Rubio is being undermined even before getting confirmed

The Independent UK

Trump credited for ceasefire breakthrough as US officials who resigned over Gaza war slam Biden’s inaction

Officials said breakthrough came when Trump applied pressure on Israeli government, something Biden was unwilling to do

Al Jazeera

Marco Rubio, set to be Trump’s top diplomat, vows ‘America First’

US Senator says, under Donald Trump, the State Department’s top priority ‘will be the United States’.

Al Jazeera

Biden delivers final foreign policy speech as Gaza ceasefire talks continue

US president seeks to defend legacy on the global stage before Donald Trump takes office on January 20.

The Conversation

US secretary of state has an expansive job that could make or break peace deals and key foreign alliances

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, will testify before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee as part of his confirmation process on Jan. 15, 2025.

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