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Imposing Sanctions on Virtual Currency Mixer Tornado Cash

News Release: The United States is sanctioning virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash for its involvement in laundering a portion of the more than $600 million stolen by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) hackers in one of the largest known virtual currency heists to date. These hackers are associated with ...


Welcoming the Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza and Israel

News Release: The United States welcomes the agreement today to bring an end to hostilities and restore calm in Gaza and Israel. The agreement will bring a welcome respite to Israeli and Palestinian civilians and permit deliveries of critical fuel and other supplies into Gaza. We express our condolences to the families of civilians who lost their lives or were injured.


News Release: QUESTION: Sir, thank you. I really appreciate your time, Secretary Blinken.


Ambassador Hussain’s Trip to the Oak Creek Sikh Memorial Anniversary Candlelight Remembrance Vigil

News Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Oak Creek, Wisconsin August 5-6 to participate in the 10th Annual Oak Creek Sikh Memorial Anniversary Candlelight Remembrance Vigil. The event convened federal and state government representatives, civil society, ...


Biden admin nominates Eric W. Kneedler as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Rwanda

Biden admin nominates Eric W. Kneedler as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Rwanda


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Singapore on the occasion of your National Day on August 9.


There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 9.


Côte d’Ivoire’s National Day

News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly wish the Ivoirian people a happy 62nd National Day.


News Release: Today we solemnly remember the lives — Americans, Kenyans, Tanzanians, and others — that were violently taken from us 24 years ago. The terrorist attacks against our Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania claimed 224 innocent victims and injured more than 4,500 others. Among those we ...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Select Cabinet Members

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman met today with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara, Solomon Islands. They discussed the U.S.-Solomon Islands bilateral relationship, including cooperation in areas such as provision of COVID-19 ...



News Release: QUESTION: All right. Secretary of State Blinken, it’s an honor to have you on Head Start. I’m Karen Davila. Please tell us about your meeting with President Marcos this morning.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. This is such an incredibly powerful, moving experience, but all the more so because to be guided by Antoinette gives it particularly special meaning. And thank you so much for sharing with me, sharing with us - Hector’s story is one that really resonates because...


Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly wish the Ivoirian people a happy 62nd National Day.


News Release: Fourteen years ago today, Russia invaded the sovereign nation of Georgia. As we have done since 2008, we remember those killed and injured by Russian forces. For decades, the citizens of Georgia in Abkhazia and South Ossetia have lived under Russian occupation and tens of thousands have been displaced, persecuted, and impoverished. Lives and livelihoods have been taken from them.


Release: DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: Thank you all for being here. Good afternoon. And thank you for waiting. I really appreciate it. Schedules often get tighter than one imagines.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with New Zealand Defense Minister Peeni Henare

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with New Zealand Defense Minister Peeni Henare in Honiara, Solomon Islands, where they attended ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal. They discussed the strong ...


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale and Member of Parliament Peter Kenilorea, Jr. in Honiara, Solomon Islands. They discussed opportunities to strengthen the relationship between the American people and the people of Solomon Islands.



Release: Today we solemnly remember the lives - Americans, Kenyans, Tanzanians, and others - that were violently taken from us 24 years ago. The terrorist attacks against our Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania claimed 224 innocent victims and injured more than 4,500 others. Among those we...