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Release: On behalf of the United States of America I send my congratulations as you celebrate 47 years of independence on July 5.


DOS-SGP grant application closes on Aug. 10

U.S. Embassy Singapore - Alumni Community Project Fund (ACPF) 2022 grant opened on July 6.


News Release: Washington, DC - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (TX-10) and U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39), who serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation introduced the Arms Exports Delivery Solutions Act (H.R. 8259) to track transfers and ensure efficient delivery of U. S. defense equipment sold to Taiwan and other Indo Pacific allies.


U.S.-Funded Demining Organizations Are Saving Lives in Libya by Clearing Landmines

Release: The Russia-backed Wagner Group forces placed landmines and boobytraps while withdrawing from Tripoli in 2020, according to public reporting from U.S. Africa Command, nongovernmental organizations, and independent media outlets. More than 300 people were reportedly killed or wounded in Libya by mines and other explosive ordnance between May 2020 and March 2022, including many civilians in areas formerly occupied by Wagner forces.


News Release: After an extremely detailed forensic analysis, independent, third-party examiners, as part of a process overseen by the U.S. Security Coordinator (USSC), could not reach a definitive conclusion regarding the origin of the bullet that killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Ballistic experts determined the bullet was badly damaged, which prevented a clear conclusion.


DOS-JER offers new grant application process starting July 5

U.S. Public Diplomacy Palestinian Peacebuilding Program grant opened on July 5.


DOS-MAR offers new grant application process starting July 5

Cyber Security Youth Program grant opened on July 5.


DOS-CMR grant application closes on Aug. 28

Countering Disinformation International Leadership Exchange Program grant opened on July 5.


Belarus National Day

News Release: Today is Belarus’ official Independence Day. On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest wishes to the people of Belarus, wherever they may be.


There were six notices published by the State Department in June, according to the Federal Register.


DOS-KOR grant application closes on Aug. 5

American Facilitators for 'Let's Talk Diplomacy' (English Discussion Program) at various American Diplomacy House (ADH) Network locations grant opened on July 4.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Al-Thani discussed the United States’ partnership with Qatar and focused on opportunities ...


Armed Services Committee and the bills it addressed on July 1

There was activity on three bills related to the Armed Services Committee on July 1.


There was activity on two bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on July 1.


News Release: On behalf of the people and government of the United States, I am honored to send heartfelt congratulations to our Canadian friends and neighbors as you celebrate Canada Day on July 1.


Ninth Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focused on Countering Hizballah’s Terrorist Activities

Release: The Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) focused on countering Hizballah’s terrorist and illicit activities convened in Europe on June 29-30 for its ninth meeting. More than 30 governments - from the Middle East, South America, Central America, Europe, Africa, Indo-Pacific, and North America - participated in this session, along with Europol.


The Federal Republic of Somalia’s National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and Government of Somalia on your 62nd National Day.


Rwanda National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people and Government of Rwanda as you celebrate 60 years of independence on July 1 and the 28th anniversary of Liberation Day on July 4. The United States remains committed to working with you on issues of mutual interest including regional peace and security, good governance, global health and food security, and respect for human rights.


Burundi National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Burundi as you celebrate 60 years of independence. We look forward to working with you in the years ahead to promote the protection of human rights, regional peace and stability, and economic development.


Release: Good morning, everyone!. I am delighted to get to speak to you this morning.  This is ours second cohort in the Women Tech Founders Program, and I hear this is a particularly dynamic group - a force to be reckoned with!  I am proud of our success in this collaborative effort supporting Women in Tech...