By State Newswire Report | Jan 9, 2023
While strained U.S.-China relations have halted progress on tackling the fentanyl crisis, Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) said the U.S. needs to take a strong approach in getting Beijing to cooperate with stemming the flow of fentanyl from China to Mexico.
By State Newswire Report | Jan 9, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Ireland’s Tánaiste and Foreign Minister Micheál Martin about a commitment to conserve the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in the lead-up to its 25th anniversary in April.
By State Newswire Report | Jan 8, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said “the idea that every woman and girl should be able to reach her full potential is central to our diplomacy” in his remarks at the launch of the U.S. Strategy on Global Women's Economic Security on Jan. 4.
By State Newswire Report | Jan 7, 2023
Four years after Russia detained him for a crime he said never occurred, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan said he doesn't understand why he has yet to be freed.
By State Newswire Report | Jan 6, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to congratulate him on his new appointment.
By State Newswire Report | Jan 5, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia wants to talk with Ukraine about ending the war even though attacks continue.
By State Newswire Report | Jan 5, 2023
The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) regional transport compacts were agreed upon by the United States, Benin and Niger at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum in December.
By State Newswire Report | Jan 4, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the African Union took “another important step toward securing a lasting peace for the people of northern Ethiopia.”
By State Newswire Report | Jan 2, 2023
Ten organizations associated with the Russian Navy have been sanctioned by the United States as a result of the Russian Navy's acts of aggression in Ukrainian ports.
By State Newswire Report | Jan 1, 2023
On the fourth anniversary of Paul Whelan’s detention in Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he is committed to bringing him and all U.S. hostages and wrongful detainees home.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 31, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Taliban’s ban on women delivering humanitarian aid in Afghanistan will disrupt vital and life-saving assistance to millions.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 30, 2022
The United States is congratulating the people of Nepal for conducting a "successful" election last month and on the creation of a new coalition government led by a three-time prime minister.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 27, 2022
Updates to the U.S. sanctions programs to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid while maintaining injunctions against intended targets went into effect Dec. 20.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 27, 2022
Representatives from countries around the globe have pledged to protect nearly one-third of the planet's land and water by the start of the next decade.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 26, 2022
The United States and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have welcomed a UN Security Council resolution that sent a message to Burma’s military command to end its repression and brutality against civilians.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 25, 2022
U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken met earlier this week with Mexico's Foreign Sec. Marcelo Ebrard to discuss the 200-year relationship between the two countries and ways to strengthen cooperation in the future.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 24, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the launch of the Office of China Coordination, which draws on expertise from across the State Department to help implement a strategy to compete with the People’s Republic of China.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 23, 2022
U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken observed International Migrants Day earlier this week by reconfirming the United States' commitment to protecting migrants' rights around the world.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 22, 2022
Ahead of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, innovators, investors and high-profile individuals met with the Prosper Africa initiative, during which time Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about several investments.
By State Newswire Report | Dec 21, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken notified Congress of his intent to establish the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy.
