By Bob Pepalis | Jun 1, 2022
The U.S. is demanding the release of former and current U.S. embassy personnel in Yemen after a retired employee died in Houthi detention.
By Bob Pepalis | Jun 1, 2022
United States officials and leaders from the Indo-Pacific region to discuss how to progress with an President Joe Biden's initiative to strengthen economic and trade relations in the region.
By Bob Pepalis | Jun 1, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the U.S.'s support for Armenia's democratic reforms and efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region during a recent phone call with the nation's prime minister.
By Bob Pepalis | May 31, 2022
Nineteen governors have signed a letter sent to President Joe Biden and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to express "deep concern" over the Department of Commerce investigation into imports of solar components.
By Bob Pepalis | May 30, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo marked the end Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a letter of appreciation for the contributions of those communities.
By Bob Pepalis | May 30, 2022
The United States issued new designations on an international oil smuggling and money laundering network in Iran that supports multiple terrorist groups.
By Bob Pepalis | May 29, 2022
A demining machine donated to Tajikistan in 2012 has helped destroy thousands of landmines along the country’s border with Afghanistan.
By Bob Pepalis | May 28, 2022
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman continued to work from home after announcing she tested positive for COVID-19.
By Bob Pepalis | May 28, 2022
Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo applauded Pfizer for its pledge to increase access to its medicines and vaccines on a not-for-profit basis to 1.2 billion people living in 45 lower-income countries.
By Bob Pepalis | May 28, 2022
In FY 2021, the DOL's Wage and Hour Division reports, nearly 85% of its restaurant investigations uncovered violations, resulting in over $34 million in recovered wages, $3.2 million in penalties and the renewal of its initiative to enforce compliance in the foodservice industry.
By Bob Pepalis | May 27, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined President Joe Biden on his May 21-24 trip to Japan, during which the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) was launched.
By Bob Pepalis | May 26, 2022
The United States, United Kingdom and the European Union launched the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA) to streamline transnational coordination into the investigation of atrocities committed by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine.
By Bob Pepalis | May 26, 2022
In conjunction with remarks at the Food Security Ministerial with the U.N. Security Council, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the intention to provide $5 billion in humanitarian aid funding over the next five years to address food insecurity.
By Bob Pepalis | May 24, 2022
A new genetic research study published May 5 in Science showed that the world’s smallest porpoise was in danger of extinction.
By Bob Pepalis | May 23, 2022
Crew members on an National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries research vessel discovered a possible deep-sea sponge reef within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
By Bob Pepalis | May 22, 2022
An additional 35,000 H-2B temporary, nonagricultural worker visas will be made available to meet a labor shortage, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor announced.
By Bob Pepalis | May 22, 2022
Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are teaming with community scientists this summer to map the hottest parts of 14 U.S. cities and counties in the U.S. and two international cities.
By Bob Pepalis | May 22, 2022
The new "Conflict Observatory" is a publicly accessible website where verified open-source information and documentation of war crimes committed by Russian troops will be made publicly available.
By Bob Pepalis | May 21, 2022
U.S. Department of Labor Sec. Marty Walsh attended a panel discussion with business leaders May 13 to talk about how investing in job quality improves the recruitment and retention of talented workers.
By Bob Pepalis | May 21, 2022
The public can comment on the first draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy prepared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries that looks to address equity and environmental justice.
