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On January 16, 1786, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted the Statute for Religious Freedom, a significant milestone in safeguarding individuals' rights to express their religious opinions without affecting their civil capacities.
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The United States has expressed deep concern over the findings of the United Nations Group of Experts' December 2024 midterm report on the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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In a recent interview with Christiane Amanpour, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and humanitarian assistance.
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The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) is set to hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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The United States has announced new sanctions targeting over 250 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military operations in Ukraine.
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Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell engaged in a conversation with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, they signed the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Partnership Commission charter.
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The U.S. Department of State has released its Fiscal Year 2024 demographic data through an interactive dashboard that features the Demographic Baseline Report (DBR).
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan have signed a Strategic Partnership Commission Charter, marking a significant development in U.S.-Armenia relations.
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On January 14, the United States and Thailand signed an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, known as the "123 Agreement," in Bangkok.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan have initiated the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Partnership Commission.
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The Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs, under the Biden-Harris Administration, has made significant strides in passport and visa services, as well as in innovation and support for U.S. citizens abroad.
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The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea have issued a joint statement warning the blockchain technology industry about ongoing cyber threats from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
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Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, Helaina Matza, is set to lead the U.S. Government delegation to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 13-16.
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The Department of State has designated The Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
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The United States Department of State has designated The Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is scheduled to deliver remarks on the Middle East at the Atlantic Council.
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Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell led the first U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on January 10.
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Antony Blinken, the outgoing Secretary of State, has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts until his final days in office.
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Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma held meetings with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, Foreign Minister Marko Djuric, and other senior officials in Belgrade.