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Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities Russia to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States is taking additional actions against entities and individuals, including those connected to human rights violations and abuses committed since Russia’s invasion.
U.S. Sanctions Individuals Contributing to the Recent Escalation of Conflict in the DRC
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on six individuals contributing to the most recent escalation of conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Each of these individuals is contributing to instability in the eastern DRC and, in many cases, perpetrating human rights abuses...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry at the Scottish Global Dialogues in Edinburgh, Scotland
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for inviting me to share some thoughts with you today. Mark Muller Stuart, I am especially grateful for your role in making this possible, and thank you to the Signet for hosting.
Israel’s Commitments to Extend Reciprocal Privileges to All U.S. Citizens
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: On July 19, 2023, the United States and Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Extension of Reciprocal Privileges and the Visa Waiver Program (MOU on Reciprocity), which details the steps Israel is committed to take to extend reciprocal privileges to all U.S. citizens and nationals traveling...
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities Russia to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States is taking additional actions against entities and individuals, including those connected to human rights violations and abuses committed since Russia’s invasion.
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions on Individuals and Entities to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Children During Russia’s Illegal War Against Ukraine
By State Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the Department of State is imposing sanctions and pursuing visa restrictions to promote accountability for individuals and entities connected to forcible transfer and deportation of Ukraine’s children. Some targets are being designated pursuant to Executive Order ...
Joint Statement on Launch of the Nature Crime Alliance
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: The text of the following joint statement was released in Vancouver, Canada by founding participants of the Nature Crime Alliance, including the governments of Gabon, the Kingdom of Norway, the United States of America; the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); the Global Environment Facility (GEF); ...
Joint Statement on Launch of the Nature Crime Alliance
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: The text of the following joint statement was released in Vancouver, Canada by founding participants of the Nature Crime Alliance, including the governments of Gabon, the Kingdom of Norway, the United States of America; the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); the Global Environment Facility (GEF);...
Risch, McCaul, Menendez Condemn PARLACEN’s Decision to Expel Taiwan
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) expelled Taiwan and admitted China as a permanent observer yesterday.
Selection of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: The United States congratulates Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on his selection as Thailand’s next prime minister. This year, we celebrate 190 years of formal diplomatic relations, making the U.S.-Thai partnership one of our oldest relationships in the world. Together, as friends and allies, we have deepened mutual prosperity, improved security in the region, faced global public health challenges, and forged strong people-to-people ties.
United States Takes Actions to Combat Illicit Activity Utilizing Virtual Currency
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Today, in a whole-of-government effort, the United States is taking actions against two of the three co-founders of the sanctioned virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash for their roles facilitating the laundering of cryptocurrency stolen by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
LOCATION CHANGE: Chairman McCaul Announces Committee Roundtable with Abbey Gate Gold Star Families
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 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 Antony J. Blinken Video Remarks at the Crimea Platform Summit
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello, everyone. Thank you, President Zelenskyy, for convening us for the third Crimea Platform Summit.
United States Takes Actions to Combat Illicit Activity Utilizing Virtual Currency
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: Today, in a whole-of-government effort, the United States is taking actions against two of the three co-founders of the sanctioned virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash for their roles facilitating the laundering of cryptocurrency stolen by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: Today, the United States expanded the use of its Burma-related sanctions authorities to allow for sanctions to be imposed on any foreign individual or entity determined to be operating in the jet fuel sector of Burma’s economy. This expands our ability to exert pressure on Burma’s military regime while further supporting the people of Burma.
Forbes Names U.S. Department of State as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2023
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: For the fifth year in a row, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, has named the U.S. Department of State as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for both Washington, D.C. and Virginia for 2023. The Department also ranked second in Virginia and fifth in D.C. within the Government Services category.
The United States Announces Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States announced more than $16 million in humanitarian assistance as a contribution to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for capacity building efforts through the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program (WHP).
The United States Announces Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: Today, the United States announced more than $16 million in humanitarian assistance as a contribution to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for capacity building efforts through the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program (WHP).
Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States expanded the use of its Burma-related sanctions authorities to allow for sanctions to be imposed on any foreign individual or entity determined to be operating in the jet fuel sector of Burma’s economy. This expands our ability to exert pressure on Burma’s military regime while further supporting the people of Burma.