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Release: The Department of State’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) is strengthening international capacity to counter Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) malware by sponsoring a training series for allies and partners around the world. CDP sponsored development of the nine-day training...
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What releases are upcoming from the State Department on Sept. 9

There are four releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 9.
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State Department: 'High possibility' Palestinian-American journalist was killed accidentally by IDF gunfire

An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) investigation into the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has reached the conclusion of a “high possibility” that the journalist was accidentally killed by IDF gunfire.
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Armed Services Committee and the bills it addressed on Sept. 7

There was activity on one bill related to the Armed Services Committee on Sept. 7.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Polish Foreign Minister Rau

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Rau discussed the importance of continued close collaboration in the global response to Russia’s war of aggression against ...
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Brazil National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Brazil on the 200th anniversary of your independence on September 7th.
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McCaul on taking on Chinese Communist Party: 'Weakness invites aggression'

As Republican members of Congress prepare to roll out their “Commitment to America” plan, U.S. Reps. Kevin McCarthy and Michael McCaul discussed the importance of reining in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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Sept. 7: bills handled by Foreign Relations Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on Sept. 7.
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Department of State Cybersecurity Training Series Boosts Global Resilience Against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Malware

News Release: The Department of State’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) is strengthening international capacity to counter Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) malware by sponsoring a training series for allies and partners around the world. CDP sponsored development of the nine-day training ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President-elect Ruto

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kenyan President-elect William Ruto. The Secretary congratulated President-elect Ruto on his election and commended all Kenyans for their conduct of a peaceful electoral process.  Secretary Blinken ...
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Brazil National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Brazil on the 200th anniversary of your independence on September 7th.
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Human rights researcher: 'Chinese pro-democracy students in Australia had to alter their behavior' to avoid harassment from fellow students

Australian universities have prided themselves as bastions of freedom and learning, but they have failed at protecting students of Chinese heritage who were being harassed for their support of democracy and freedom, according to human rights advocates.
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UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang

UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang
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USAID Releases New Resource On Countering Kleptocracy

USAID Releases New Resource On Countering Kleptocracy
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Projected Famine In Parts Of Somalia This Year As Drought Crisis Cripples The Region

Projected Famine In Parts Of Somalia This Year As Drought Crisis Cripples The Region
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USAID Deploys A Disaster Assistance Response Team To Respond To Flooding In Pakistan

USAID Deploys A Disaster Assistance Response Team To Respond To Flooding In Pakistan
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The Critical Role of Racial Equity and Justice in U.S. Foreign Policy

The Critical Role of Racial Equity and Justice in U.S. Foreign Policy
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President-elect Ruto

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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Administrator Samantha Power On More Than Four Million Metric Tons Of Ukrainian Grain Moving Through Black Sea Ports In August

Administrator Samantha Power On More Than Four Million Metric Tons Of Ukrainian Grain Moving Through Black Sea Ports In August
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Department of State Cybersecurity Training Series Boosts Global Resilience Against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Malware

Department of State Cybersecurity Training Series Boosts Global Resilience Against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Malware
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