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Ambassador Fick’s Travel to India and Sri Lanka
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: From August 17 to 23, 2023, Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to India and Sri Lanka.
Sanctioning Entities Connected to Russia-DPRK Arms Dealer
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on three entities connected to a U.S.-sanctioned arms dealer who has attempted to facilitate arms deals between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation for Russia’s use in its brutal war against Ukraine.
Counter Terrorism Designations of One Hizballah Affiliated Entity and Its Leader
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating Green Without Borders (GWB) and its head, Zuhair Subhi Nahla.
Sanctioning Entities Connected to Russia-DPRK Arms Dealer
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on three entities connected to a U.S.-sanctioned arms dealer who has attempted to facilitate arms deals between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation for Russia’s use in its brutal war against Ukraine.
Designation of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Public Officials for Significant Corruption
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
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.
Sanctioning Entities Connected to Russia-DPRK Arms Dealer
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on three entities connected to a U.S.-sanctioned arms dealer who has attempted to facilitate arms deals between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation for Russia’s use in its brutal war against Ukraine.
Threats to Peace and Security in Mali
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: The United States is deeply concerned about the threat of worsening violence in Mali as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission there (MINUSMA) begins its withdrawal. Attacks as recently as Aug. 13, which resulted in several injured peacekeepers, highlight that threat and the importance of all Malian parties settling their differences peacefully and in accordance with the 2015 Algiers Peace Accord.
Counter Terrorism Designations of One Hizballah Affiliated Entity and Its Leader
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating Green Without Borders (GWB) and its head, Zuhair Subhi Nahla.
Sanctioning Entities Connected to Russia-DPRK Arms Dealer
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on three entities connected to a U.S.-sanctioned arms dealer who has attempted to facilitate arms deals between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation for Russia’s use in its brutal war against Ukraine.
Threats to Peace and Security in Mali
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
Release: The United States is deeply concerned about the threat of worsening violence in Mali as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission there (MINUSMA) begins its withdrawal. Attacks as recently as Aug. 13, which resulted in several injured peacekeepers, highlight that threat and the importance of all Malian parties settling their differences peacefully and in accordance with the 2015 Algiers Peace Accord.
Counter Terrorism Designations of One Hizballah Affiliated Entity and Its Leader
By State Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating Green Without Borders (GWB) and its head, Zuhair Subhi Nahla.
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
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...
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.
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...
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.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Rwandan President Kagame
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
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 Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
By State Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good morning.
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.