State Newswire News


Meeting of the Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services

News Release: On Sept. 18, 2023, the Department of State’s Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services will convene to review issues on the Agenda of the Fourth Extraordinary Congress of the Universal Postal Union, which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from October 1-5, 2023, as well as work on other ongoing issues in UPU Councils.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Rwandan President Kagame

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Chairman McCaul Announces Committee Roundtable with Abbey Gate Gold Star Families

News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has announced the full committee will hold a roundtable discussion with some of the family members of the U.S. service members killed in the terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA)’s Abbey Gate on Aug. 26,...


DOS-NER grant application closes on Sept. 12

Promoting Safe and Responsible Use of the Internet in Today's Digital Age. grant opened on Aug. 16.


Liechtenstein’s National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my most heartfelt congratulations as Liechtenstein marks its National Day.


Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Romania, the United Kingdom, and Poland

Release: Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Bucharest, Deveselu, London, Rzeszow, and Warsaw from August 16 to Aug. 23, 2023.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good morning.


DOS offers new grant application process starting Aug. 16

Promoting Local Polish Media Coverage of Ukrainians Returning and Rebuilding grant opened on Aug. 16.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good morning.


McCaul Commemorates Anniversary of Fall of Afghanistan

News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the Taliban taking control of Kabul and the Afghan government.


State Department Announces Cities Forward Selected Participants

Release: Today, the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and the Institute of the Americas, is thrilled to announce the 24 cities selected to participate in Cities Forward. This announcement follows the Cities Summit of the Americas...


The Republic of the Congo National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the government and the people of the Republic of the Congo on the 63rd anniversary of your independence on August 15. The United States and the Republic of the Congo cooperate in many areas to advance regional stability and maritime ...


South Sudan Business Advisory

Release: Risks and Considerations for U.S. Businesses and Individuals Operating in South Sudan1.


McCaul, Kim Statement on VP Lai’s Visit to Washington

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA) issued the following statement on Taiwanese Vice President Lai’s visit to Washington.


McCaul, Kim Statement on VP Lai’s Visit to the US

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA) issued the following statement on Taiwanese Vice President Lai’s visit to the United States.


Republic of Korea National Day

Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my warm congratulations to the Republic of Korea as you celebrate your National Day.


McCaul, Kim Statement on VP Lai’s Visit to Washington

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA) issued the following statement on Taiwanese Vice President Lai’s visit to Washington.


U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for South Sudan

Release: The Departments of State, Labor, and Commerce today issued a Business Advisory on South Sudan. The Advisory highlights the growing reputational, financial, and legal risks to U.S. businesses and Americans conducting business or transactions with companies that have significant ties to South Sudan’s extended transitional government or that are controlled by family members of government officials.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerian President Tinubu

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Republic of Korea National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my warm congratulations to the Republic of Korea as you celebrate your National Day.