State Newswire News


TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday at 9amET/8amCT

News Release: Washington, D.C. -House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join CNN’s “State of the Union" with Jake Tapper this Sunday, September 10th.


Flooding in Libya

News Release: The United States expresses its sympathies and condolences to those affected by the devastating flooding in Libya. The United States is coordinating with UN partners and Libyan authorities on how we can assist the ongoing relief efforts.


Ambassador Fick’s Travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma

News Release: Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma from September 12 to 14, 2023 to meet with a range of public sector, private sector, tribal, and academic stakeholders regarding the Tulsa region’s position as an educational hub for cyber and technology studies and its professional opportunities that support a dense and diverse network of U.S. critical infrastructure providers.


The 50th Anniversary of the Military Coup in Chile

News Release: The 50th anniversary of the military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende is an opportunity to reflect on this break in Chile’s democratic order and the suffering that it caused. We pay our deepest respects to the victims of the repression that followed ...


DOS-INL offers new grant application process starting Sept. 12

Central America Criminal Justice Pilot Project grant opened on Sept. 12.


New Partnership with Vietnam to Explore Semiconductor Supply Chain Opportunities

News Release: The U.S. State Department is partnering with the Government of Vietnam to explore opportunities to grow and diversify the global semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022. This partnership will help create a more resilient, secure, and sustainable global semiconductor value chain.


Blue Dot Network Advances Sustainable Infrastructure Projects

Release: Today’s pressing need for solutions that address the challenges of climate change, social development, and inclusive economic growth are fueling a growing demand for sustainable and quality infrastructure projects. The Blue Dot Network, launched in 2019 by the United States, Japan, and Australia, aims...


Symposium on Accelerating, Science, Technology and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia

News Release: The U.S. Department of State hosted the Symposium on Accelerating Science, Technology, and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 5-7. The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP), Arizona State University, and Rochester Institute of Technology jointly developed ...


Assistant Secretary Toloui Travels to Japan and the Republic of Korea

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to Japan and the Republic of Korea, September 11 to 14. Assistant Secretary Toloui will meet with government, business, and academic partners to discuss strategies to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen commercial ties in the Indo-Pacific.


The 50th Anniversary of the Military Coup in Chile

Release: The 50th anniversary of the military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of President Salvador Allende is an opportunity to reflect on this break in Chile’s democratic order and the suffering that it caused. We pay our deepest respects to the victims of the repression that followed...


22nd Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Attacks

News Release: On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people and injured more than 6,000 others in the worst attack against the homeland in our nation’s history. Today we honor their memories and stand with the families and friends of those who perished in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.


Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Russo Travels to Phoenix, Arizona and Los Angeles, California

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs (GPA), Bill Russo, will travel to Phoenix, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California, from September 11th to 13th. During this visit, Assistant Secretary Russo will emphasize the vital role of the American public in shaping U.S. foreign policy and highlight the Administration’s commitment to crafting foreign policy that delivers for the American people.


Assistant Secretary Toloui Travels to Japan and the Republic of Korea

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to Japan and the Republic of Korea, September 11 to 14. Assistant Secretary Toloui will meet with government, business, and academic partners to discuss strategies to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen commercial ties in the Indo-Pacific.


Symposium on Accelerating, Science, Technology and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia

Release: The U.S. Department of State hosted the Symposium on Accelerating Science, Technology, and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 5-7. The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP), Arizona State University, and Rochester Institute of Technology jointly developed...


New Partnership with Vietnam to Explore Semiconductor Supply Chain Opportunities

Release: The U.S. State Department is partnering with the Government of Vietnam to explore opportunities to grow and diversify the global semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022. This partnership will help create a more resilient, secure, and sustainable global semiconductor value chain.


Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Brussels

News Release: Special Advisor Sara Minkara will travel to Brussels, Belgium, September 10 to 13, for meetings with government officials, local non-governmental organizations, disability activists, and representatives of the United States missions to the EU and NATO. She will connect with EU and NATO representatives ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week

Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I want to begin with that devastating earthquake this weekend in Morocco. What is the United States doing to assist in the relief, recovery, search and rescue operation there?


Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Colombian Foreign Minister Leyva

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


McCaul Statement on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement regarding the elevation of the US-Vietnam relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, a status Vietnam reserves for its closest partners.


Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Colombian Foreign Minister Leyva

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller...