News from 2023
McCaul Commemorates Anniversary of Fall of Afghanistan
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
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.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good morning.
DOS offers new grant application process starting Aug. 16
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Promoting Local Polish Media Coverage of Ukrainians Returning and Rebuilding grant opened on Aug. 16.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good morning.
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Romania, the United Kingdom, and Poland
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
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.
Liechtenstein’s National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my most heartfelt congratulations as Liechtenstein marks its National Day.
DOS-NER grant application closes on Sept. 12
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Promoting Safe and Responsible Use of the Internet in Today's Digital Age. grant opened on Aug. 16.
Chairman McCaul Announces Committee Roundtable with Abbey Gate Gold Star Families
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
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,...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Rwandan President Kagame
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Meeting of the Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
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.
Liechtenstein’s National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my most heartfelt congratulations as Liechtenstein marks its National Day.
Indian Independence Day
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, we send our warmest wishes to the people of India as they commemorate 76 years of independence this August 15. On this momentous day, we reflect on the depth and breadth of our strategic partnership, and we celebrate the proud history of the Indian people, who are the key to the bright future we are building together.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good morning.
State Department Announces Cities Forward Selected Participants
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News 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 ...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Rwandan President Kagame
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Romania, the United Kingdom, and Poland
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News 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.
The Republic of the Congo National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
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...
McCaul Commemorates Anniversary of Fall of Afghanistan
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
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.
McCaul Requests Interview with Sniper’s Commanding Officer at Abbey Gate on Anniversary of Fall of Afghanistan
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: Dear Secretary Austin: Two years ago today, Kabul fell to the Taliban, and Americans and Afghan allies were forced to flee for their lives. This led to a deadly and chaotic evacuation that saw Americans being beaten in the streets by the Taliban, evacuees falling from planes to their doom, and the deadliest...
Designation of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Public Officials for Significant Corruption
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: The United States is designating the following individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to their involvement in significant corruption