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The United States has imposed sanctions on eight individuals involved in organizing the Republika Srpska (RS) Day commemoration from January 8-10, 2024.
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Antony Blinken addresses State Department staff ahead of transition
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed employees at the C Street Lobby in Washington, D.C., reflecting on his tenure and the current state of global affairs.
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U.S. condemns sentencing of Navalny’s lawyers in Russia
The United States has expressed strong disapproval of the sentencing of three lawyers, Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin, and Aleksey Liptser.
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White House submits first Global Fragility Act progress report to Congress
Today, the White House submitted its first biennial report to Congress on the implementation of the Global Fragility Act (GFA) and its associated U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability (SPCPS).
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U.S.-Honduras ties strengthened with new embassy opening
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) recently marked the inauguration of the new U.S. Embassy Compound in Tegucigalpa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Blinken thanks Egypt for mediation role in Gaza ceasefire deal
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
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US sanctions Sudanese military leader for alleged war crimes
The United States has imposed sanctions on Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), along with a company and an individual involved in weapons procurement.
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U.S. Deputy Secretary discusses democratic transition with Gabonese leader
Deputy Secretary of State Campbell engaged in a conversation with Gabon's Transition President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
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US restricts visas for travel agency executives linked to irregular migration
The U.S. Department of State has announced visa restrictions on senior executives from travel agencies in Europe and Asia, who are accused of facilitating irregular migration to the United States.
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U.S.-Norway sign agreement on technology safeguards for space launches
On January 16, 2025, the United States and Norway formalized an agreement aimed at facilitating U.S. commercial space launches from Norwegian spaceports.
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US supports Ghana's nuclear workforce development with new simulator
The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, together with the Chief Director of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, Rev. Dr. Patrick Nomo, and representatives from the Nuclear Power Institute of the Ghana Atomic Energy...
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Efforts continue during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2025
January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness, enhancing advocacy efforts, supporting survivors, and engaging communities in a united effort to combat human trafficking.
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US reaffirms commitment to global religious freedom on National Religious Freedom Day
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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U.S. backs UN report on conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
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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Blinken discusses ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas
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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U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy meeting focuses on China's influence strategies
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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US expands sanctions on over 250 enablers supporting Russian military activities
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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US-Nigeria talks focus on key partnerships and strategic interests
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell engaged in a conversation with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.
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Blinken meets Armenian foreign minister; signs strategic partnership commission charter
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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State Department releases FY 2024 demographic data on workforce diversity
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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