John Pike

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US Department of State Readout Office of the Spokesperson April 22, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Holy See Cardinal Pietro Parolin today to express heartfelt condolences on behalf of the United States following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Secretary Rubio conveyed deep sympathy to the Vatican and the global Catholic community.

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US Department of State Readout Office of the Spokesperson April 22, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Qatari Minister of State Dr. Mohammed Al Khulaifi in Washington, D.C. They discussed President Trump's upcoming trip to Qatar and the importance of building our strong economic and commercial relationship.

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US Department of State Readout Office of the Spokesperson April 22, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani during his visit to Washington, D.C. Secretary Rubio and the Prime Minister discussed the important strategic partnership between the United States and Qatar, including close security and economic cooperation and shared efforts to address...

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US Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson April 22, 2025 The United States and ASEAN held the 37th annual U.S.-ASEAN Dialogue on April 22, 2025, in Siem Reap, Cambodia to discuss ongoing cooperation under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Sean O'Neill co-chaired the dialogue with Cambodian Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Kung Phoak.

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Oral statement to Parliament Ukraine Update From: Ministry of Defence and The Rt Hon John Healey MP 22 April 2025 Location: House of Commons Delivered on: 22 April 2025 Thank you Mr Speaker. Today, HMS Prince of Wales set sail from Portsmouth and I trust the whole House will join me in wishing the entire carrier strike group a safe and successful global deployment. Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Today, parliament returns from its Easter break.