State Newswire News
United States Leads in Space with Diplomacy
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: Today the Department of State is releasing our first-ever Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy, a groundbreaking initiative to advance U.S. global space leadership. Through this Framework, we will expand international cooperation on mutually beneficial space activities, including through the Artemis...
Imposing Sanctions on Network Supporting Iran’s Missile and Military Programs
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on a procurement network of seven individuals and six entities in Iran and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for supporting the activities of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Parchin Chemicals Industries, and P.B. Sadr, all of which are U.S.-designated entities as key actors in Iran’s ballistic missile program.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Departure of Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Today, I am thanking and saying farewell to Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, a diplomat with 30 years of experience, and the Department’s first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO).
Imposing Sanctions on Network Supporting Iran’s Missile and Military Programs
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on a procurement network of seven individuals and six entities in Iran and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for supporting the activities of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Parchin Chemicals Industries, and P.B. Sadr, all of which are U.S.-designated entities as key actors in Iran’s ballistic missile program.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for Near Eastern Affairs”
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will convene a hearing entitled, “Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for Near Eastern Affairs" on Tuesday, June 13th.
United States-Saudi Arabia Relationship: Eight Decades of Partnership
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: The United States shares a strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for over 80 years. Building upon the commitments made in the Jeddah Communique during President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 2022, the United States continues to partner with Saudi Arabia on political, security, counterterrorism,...
United States and Romania Host Fifth Capital-Level Meeting of the Women, Peace, and Security Focal Points Network, with Opening Plenary Session at the Department of State
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: As 2023 co-chairs of the Women, Peace, and Security Focal Points Network (WPS-FPN), the United States and Romania will host the fifth Capital-Level Meeting of the WPS-FPN in Washington, D.C. from June 6-8. The Network will gather under the Co-Chairship theme: “Advancing the adaptability and evolution of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) as a framework for implementing policy change."
Proceedings of the 2023 U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: The United States and Ukraine met on June 1, 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia to re-convene the U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue, an annual discussion on cyber policy issues.
International Tribunal Expands Sentences for Two Defendants for Committing Atrocity Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Yesterday’s appeals judgment by the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) in the case of Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović, which recognized their responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, has ...
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Meetings in Beijing, People’s Republic of China (PRC)
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink and National Security Council Senior Director for China and Taiwan Affairs Sarah Beran held meetings with PRC officials in Beijing on June 5.
U.S. Sanctions Leading Members of Russian Intelligence-Linked Group Plotting to Destabilize the Government of Moldova
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: The United States is designating seven leading members of a Russian intelligence-linked group and one entity for their role in Russia’s malign influence campaigns and destabilization operations in Moldova.
McCaul, Meeks, Wilson, Phillips, Baird, Allred Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Abraham Accords
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Ranking Member Dean Phillips (D-MN) joined committee colleagues Rep. James Baird (R-IN)...
LGBTQI+ Special Envoy Jessica Stern Travels to Toronto and Ottawa, Receives Award from Rainbow Railroad
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: On June 6 Jessica Stern, U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons, will travel to Toronto, Canada, for meetings with local community leaders and activists, as well as a fireside chat event for local community and political leaders.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the 2023 American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Summit
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you. Good morning. Please, take a seat.
U.S. Sanctions Leading Members of Russian Intelligence-Linked Group Plotting to Destabilize the Government of Moldova
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: The United States is designating seven leading members of a Russian intelligence-linked group and one entity for their role in Russia’s malign influence campaigns and destabilization operations in Moldova.
McCaul Secures Access to Dissent Cable for All HFAC Members
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has secured an agreement with Secretary Blinken that would allow all Members of the committee a reasonable opportunity to view the dissent channel cable and the response. In response, Chairman McCaul has agreed this would be a...
Colombian Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) For Infrastructure
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: Topic: Colombian Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) For Infrastructure.
Denmark’s Constitution Day
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Denmark as you celebrate the anniversary of your Constitution.
DOS-IRQ offers new grant application process starting June 6
By State Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
Iraqi Alumni Association Development grant opened on June 6.