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Designating Leaders and Financial Facilitators of ISIS and al-Qa’ida Cells in Maldives
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States is designating Maldivian supporters of ISIS and al-Qa’ida, including 18 ISIS and ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) facilitators and two al-Qa’ida operatives, along with 29 associated companies.
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the Launch of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the launch of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. EDT in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the Department of State. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, USAID Administrator Samantha Power, and Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong will also provide remarks during the event.
The United States Reaffirms Commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: For more than fifty years, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has endured as the foundation of a system built on nuclear restraint. For the next two weeks, the United States, led by Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation Adam Scheinman, will join ...
Republic of Vanuatu National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I extend my greetings and warm congratulations to you and the ni-Vanuatu in celebration of your National Day on July 30.
DOS-IRQ offers new grant application process starting Aug. 1
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Women and Technology initiative grant opened on Aug. 1.
Meeting of U.S. Officials with Taliban Representatives
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: On July 30 and 31, Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West, alongside Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri, and Chief of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan based in Doha Karen Decker, led a U.S. delegation to continue discussions regarding critical interests with senior Taliban representatives and technocratic professionals in Doha, Qatar.
DOS-COL grant application closes on Aug. 31
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Why are Colombians on the move? Seeking to understand why Colombians migrate irregularly to the United States and improve dissuasive messaging. grant opened on Aug. 1.
Burma Military Regime’s Ongoing State of Emergency
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the Burma military regime’s extension of the state of emergency, which comes as the regime plunges the country deeper into violence and instability. Since overthrowing a democratically elected government two and a half years ago, the military regime has carried ...
Imposing Sanctions on Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials Who Undermined Dayton Peace Accord
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States is designating four officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) who facilitated the passage of a law in the Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) that undermines the BiH Constitution, an annex of the Dayton Accords.
Imposing Sanctions on Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials Who Undermined Dayton Peace Accord
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating four officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) who facilitated the passage of a law in the Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) that undermines the BiH Constitution, an annex of the Dayton Accords.
Republic of Vanuatu National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I extend my greetings and warm congratulations to you and the ni-Vanuatu in celebration of your National Day on July 30.
Burma Military Regime’s Ongoing State of Emergency
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the Burma military regime’s extension of the state of emergency, which comes as the regime plunges the country deeper into violence and instability. Since overthrowing a democratically elected government two and a half years ago, the military regime has carried...
U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Peru
By State Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
News Release: Special Advisor Sara Minkara will travel to Peru July 30 - August 4 to promote the social and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities and to advocate for disability inclusion during the 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum hosted in Lima, Peru.
Morocco Throne Day
By State Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
Release: On behalf of the Government and citizens of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to his Majesty King Mohammed VI and the people of Morocco as you celebrate Throne Day and the 24th Anniversary of his Majesty’s accession.
Extraordinary ECOWAS Summit on Niger
By State Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes and commends the strong leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government to defend constitutional order in Niger, actions that respect the will of the Nigerien people and align with enshrined ECOWAS and African Union principles...
U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Peru
By State Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
News Release: Special Advisor Sara Minkara will travel to Peru July 30 - August 4 to promote the social and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities and to advocate for disability inclusion during the 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum hosted in Lima, Peru.
DOS-MOZ offers new grant application process starting July 31
By State Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
Support Maputo American Corner Computer and English Courses grant opened on July 31.
Morocco Throne Day
By State Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the Government and citizens of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to his Majesty King Mohammed VI and the people of Morocco as you celebrate Throne Day and the 24th Anniversary of his Majesty’s accession.
Extraordinary ECOWAS Summit on Niger
By State Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes and commends the strong leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government to defend constitutional order in Niger, actions that respect the will of the Nigerien people and align with enshrined ECOWAS and African Union principles ...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev
By State Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.