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Terrorist Attack in Tel Aviv, Israel

Release: Americans are, once again, grieving with the Israeli people in the wake of another deadly terrorist attack, which took the lives of two innocent victims and wounded many more in Tel Aviv. Our hearts go out to the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured.


Release: It is my honor to be here with you this afternoon on the solemn occasion of Kwibuka 28. Thank you to Ambassador Mukantabana for inviting me. It is a privilege to be here as we come together to “Remember, Unite, and Renew.".


There was activity on four bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on April 6.


DOS-OES offers new grant application process starting April 7

Global Inovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative in the Balkans grant opened on April 7.


The United States Welcomes Government Reform in Yemen

Release: The United States welcomes the announcement of the formation of a Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen. We support the aspirations of the Yemeni people for an effective, democratic, and transparent government that includes diverse political and civil society voices, including women and other marginalized groups. Most importantly, Yemenis deserve a government that protects rights and freedoms while promoting justice, accountability, and reconciliation.


There was activity on one bill related to the Armed Services Committee on April 6.


DOS-BLZ offers new grant application process starting April 7

Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement grant opened on April 7.


G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Russia’s War of Aggression Against Ukraine

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.


Call for Recommendations: 2022 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence

Release: On behalf of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs is soliciting public input for recommendations for this year’s Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). Now in its 23rd year, the ACE honors U.S. companies demonstrating...


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s always a pleasure to be with my friend and colleague, Dmytro Kuleba. It’s especially a pleasure to see him now, to see him in person, especially under the circumstances. I just have to say, as we were saying in the NATO meeting that we just came ...


Further Targeting Russian State-Owned Enterprises

Release: The United States and over 30 allies and partners across the world have levied the most impactful, coordinated, and wide-ranging economic restrictions in history in response to the Russian government’s war against Ukraine. Today, we take additional actions to raise the economic cost on President Putin.


Notice published on April 5 by State Department

The US State Department published a one page notice on April 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Press Announcement

Release: On April 11, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will welcome Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar and Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh to Washington, D.C. for the fourth U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. This year’s event will celebrate...


Terrorist Attack in Tel Aviv, Israel

Release: Americans are, once again, grieving with the Israeli people in the wake of another deadly terrorist attack, which took the lives of two innocent victims and wounded many more in Tel Aviv. Our hearts go out to the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured.


Welcoming Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s Economic and Humanitarian Support for Yemen

Release: The United States welcomes the pledge by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to provide $2 billion in economic support for the Central Bank of Yemen, as well as the pledge by Saudi Arabia to provide $1 billion for development projects and fuel support. This economic support will help stabilize...


Further Targeting Russian State-Owned Enterprises

Release: The United States and over 30 allies and partners across the world have levied the most impactful, coordinated, and wide-ranging economic restrictions in history in response to the Russian government’s war against Ukraine. Today, we take additional actions to raise the economic cost on President Putin.


Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Zeya Travel to Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic

Release: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, accompanied by Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Sara Minkara, will visit Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic, April 11-16.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) along with the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights Lead Republican Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Chairwoman Karen Bass (D-CA) released the following statement following recent reports of mass killings of civilians in central Mali.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to meet my friend, the foreign minister. We’ve been together in all different parts of the world, but it’s particularly good to have colleagues from the Asia Pacific here at NATO. We are building stronger ties between NATO and our ...


Release: Today, in its latest action to impose severe costs on Russia’s defense establishment in response to Putin’s war of choice, the Department of State is designating 29 entities and eight individuals pursuant to E.O. 14024. Russia’s defense establishment is directly responsible for the Kremlin’s horrific ...