By State Newswire | Oct 21, 2022
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio to bid him farewell in advance of the seating of Italy’s new government. The Secretary thanked Foreign Minister Di Maio for his principled leadership of Italy’s foreign policy through historic challenges, including the unprecedented global response to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
By State Newswire | Oct 21, 2022
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2023 Call for Proposals grant opened on Oct. 21.
By State Newswire | Oct 21, 2022
Release: Since Russia launched its unjustified and unprovoked all-out war against Ukraine in February 2022, the United States has worked with Allies and partners around the world to impose an unprecedented range of sanctions and export controls on Russia for its brutal aggression. Moreover, we will continue to impose costs on the Kremlin for as long as its war of aggression continues.
By State Newswire | Oct 21, 2022
News Release: The United States condemns the violence in Chad involving clashes between security forces and demonstrators protesting the extension of Chad’s original 18-month transition period, which expires today. We are deeply concerned by reports of casualties and urge all parties to deescalate the situation and ...
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, folks. Well, I think it goes to the congressman and his entire career. So it’s really a pleasure to be here today on so many different levels. We’re here to help inaugurate our newest passport office that is helping to get those little blue books into the hands of Americans to ...
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: Today, the United States joined the United Kingdom and France in raising the issue of Iran’s transfer of UAVs to Russia at a meeting of the UN Security Council, where Council members received expert briefings from the UN Secretariat on reports of the transfer of these dangerous weapons. We expressed our grave concerns about Russia’s acquisition of these UAVs from Iran in violation of UN Security Council resolution 2231.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: QUESTION: The Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. We covered hot spots around the world, beginning with Putin’s latest moves in Ukraine.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: Today the Administration is releasing its National Biodefense Strategy, which establishes a roadmap to help us plan for and protect against future biological threats, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate in origin. It outlines a bold vision by transforming the Federal Government’s ability to prevent, detect, prepare for, respond to, and recover from outbreaks, together with our partners – including our international partners.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s great to see everyone here on the most special of days. And I want to thank, first of all, the U.S. attorney, for her wonderful words, but also her wonderful work for this community. And thank you, as well, for welcoming us to Philadelphia.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: One year ago today, Houthi forces breached the compound used by the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen prior to its suspension of operations in 2015 and began detaining, without justification, Yemeni Locally Employed Staff. As of today, twelve current and former U.S. and UN employees remain detained. Most have had no contact with their families, and one passed away in detention earlier this year.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 21.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grants Program grant opened on Oct. 20.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
Release: Today, the United States joined the United Kingdom and France in raising the issue of Iran’s transfer of UAVs to Russia at a meeting of the UN Security Council, where Council members received expert briefings from the UN Secretariat on reports of the transfer of these dangerous weapons. We expressed our grave concerns about Russia’s acquisition of these UAVs from Iran in violation of UN Security Council resolution 2231.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), along with Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Chris Coons (D-DE) released the following statement after President Biden signed H.R. 4693, the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act into law today.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: In coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of the Treasury designated Russian procurement agent Yury Yuryevich Orekhov (Orekhov) and his companies Nord-Deutsche Industrieanlagenbau GmbH (NDA GmbH) and Opus Energy Trading LLC (Opus Energy Trading) pursuant to Executive Order 14024.
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon will travel to Chicago, Illinois and South Bend, Indiana October 20-21. The Deputy Secretary will visit State Department operations in Chicago, including the Chicago Passport Agency, the Diplomatic Security Service Chicago Field Office, ...
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Tokyo and Seattle October 24-27. This will be her fourth trip to the Indo-Pacific region since May and demonstrates the United States’ continued commitment to the region and our allies Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK).
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
News Release: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya will travel to New York City October 20-21, 2022. During her trip, Under Secretary Zeya will speak at a U.S. Department of State recruitment event at the City College ...
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
Release: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Tokyo and Seattle October 24-27. This will be her fourth trip to the Indo-Pacific region since May and demonstrates the United States’ continued commitment to the region and our allies Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK).
By State Newswire | Oct 20, 2022
Supporting Civil Society in Syria grant opened on Oct. 20.