News from 2023
McCaul, Meeks, Wilson, Phillips Introduce Bill to Sanction Iran’s Missile and Drone Program
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), along with Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Ranking Member Dean Phillips (D-MN), introduced a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on a wide range of activities supporting Iran’s missile and drone program ahead of the October 2023 expiration of the UN missile ban on Iran.
“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3099” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on May 5
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
The Congressional Record published “Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3099” in the House section on May 5.
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: This year’s World Food Prize Laureate will be announced at the 2023 World Food Prize Announcement Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Reception to Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Thank you. Assalamu alaikum, everyone. Eid Mubarak to you and to your families. It’s wonderful to join you. Alia, I’m tempted to say, “What she said," drop the microphone, and leave. (Laughter.) Because who wants to follow this extraordinary woman. Congratulations on the ...
Joint Statement on the 2nd U.S.-Netherlands Cyber Dialogue
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Netherlands on the occasion of the 2nd U.S.-Netherlands Cyber Dialogue.
United States Sanctions Additional Sinaloa Cartel Network of Fentanyl Suppliers
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: The United States is continuing our efforts to disrupt the global production and supply chain of illicit fentanyl, including by denying the criminal actors who engage in this activity access to the international financial system. As part of this whole of government effort, today, the U.S. Department ...
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Sison’s Travel to Geneva and Rome
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, and Rome, Italy, May 10-23. In Geneva, Assistant Secretary Sison will participate in an event hosted by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in ...
Taiwan as an Observer in the World Health Assembly
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: The World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), will hold its annual meeting May 21-30 in Geneva to discuss global public health priorities. It is a unique opportunity for delegates and health experts from around the world to advance global health and global health security. We strongly encourage the WHO to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at this year’s WHA meeting so it may lend its expertise to the discussions.
Risch, Menendez Condemn Syria’s Readmission to Arab League
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement condemning the Arab League’s decision to re-admit Syria:
HFAC Markup Announcement on Various Measures
By State Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures on Tuesday, May 16th.
Narrowing the Gender Digital Divide: Empowering Girls Around the Globe to Build Digital Skills for a Lifetime
By State Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
On April 27, the U.S. Department of State recognizes International Girls in ICT Day to celebrate girls excelling in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
The Strategic Defense Initiative in Retrospect: The Past, Present, and Future of Missile Defense
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Thank you, Dean Ayres, for that kind introduction and for the invitation to speak here today.
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to South Africa and Egypt
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
From May 6-12, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa, and Cairo, Egypt, to meet with leaders in government and academia, as well as NGO officials.
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
We will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners as they defend themselves from Russia’s war of aggression.
U.S. Security Cooperation With ROK
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Forged during the Korean War and codified in the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty, the United States–Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance has evolved into a global comprehensive strategic partnership which serves as a linchpin for security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Use of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The use of the Presidential Drawdown Authority to direct a drawdown to provide military assistance under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) is a valuable tool of U.S. foreign policy in crisis situations.[1]
U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine.
Release of the 2023 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Today the Department of State submitted to Congress its 2023 Annual Report on International Child Abduction.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with HRH Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
USAID Announces its Intent to Contribute $25 Million to Strengthen Energy Security in Ukraine as it Intensifies its Support for Energy Security Across Europe and Eurasia
By State Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced its intent to provide up to $25 million to the Energy Community, one of USAID’s longest and most important partners in encouraging energy sector reforms and promoting European energy security.