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The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Expanding U.S. Sanctions Authorities and Announcement of Visa Restrictions for Nicaraguan Officials
Release: Today, we are announcing steps to impose visa restrictions on over 500 Nicaraguan individuals and their family members. We are doing so pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10309, which suspends entry into the United States as immigrants and nonimmigrants of members of the Government of Nicaragua and...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Luncheon Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of TechWomen
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. (Cheers and applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you very, very much. Please, this is incredible. I have not seen this room not only this full, but this energized since we’ve been here. So thank you all for being here today. It’s just wonderful to see you. I really just wanted an opportunity to stop by and to say thank yous, thank yous to a number of people for bringing all of you together today, for bringing all of us together today.

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Expanding U.S. Sanctions Authorities and Announcement of Visa Restrictions for Nicaraguan Officials
News Release: Today, we are announcing steps to impose visa restrictions on over 500 Nicaraguan individuals and their family members. We are doing so pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10309, which suspends entry into the United States as immigrants and nonimmigrants of members of the Government of Nicaragua and ...

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Multiple churches banned across China
The Chinese government continues to close down Christian house churches and other places of worship all across China. Religious freedom in China is getting worse by the day.
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State Department publishes notice on Oct. 24
The US State Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Appointment of Ambassador Elizabeth Jones as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at Embassy New Delhi
News Release: Ambassador Elizabeth Jones will be departing for New Delhi to serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim. She recently served as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts. She previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Near East, and Ambassador to Kazakhstan. Ambassador Jones carries the highest Foreign Service rank of Career Ambassador.
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One Year Anniversary of Military Takeover in Sudan
News Release: Almost one year ago today, the Sudanese military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, contravened Sudan’s Constitutional Declaration, and undermined the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.

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Kazakhstan’s Republic Day
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I share our warmest congratulations to the people of Kazakhstan on their newly designated Republic Day on October 25. The United States is committed to Kazakhstan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and we look forward to further strengthening our relationship in the years to come.

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One Year Anniversary of Military Takeover in Sudan
Release: Almost one year ago today, the Sudanese military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, contravened Sudan’s Constitutional Declaration, and undermined the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.

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Expanding U.S. Sanctions Authorities and Announcement of Visa Restrictions for Nicaraguan Officials
Release: Today, we are announcing steps to impose visa restrictions on over 500 Nicaraguan individuals and their family members. We are doing so pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10309, which suspends entry into the United States as immigrants and nonimmigrants of members of the Government of Nicaragua and...

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U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Co-Chairs Call
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) co-chairs Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo, and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke with European Commission Executive Vice Presidents Valdis Dombrovskis ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

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House Foreign Affairs Committee: Global Malnutrition act will 'advance life-saving and low-cost nutrition programs'
President Joe Biden signed the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act into law Oct. 19, which directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in the prevention and treatment of global malnutrition.

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Federal Newswire conversation with David Satter, author and Russia expert
Federal Newswire speaks with David Satter, author and Russia expert.

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Secretary and Prime Minister Mitsotakis discussed efforts to support Ukraine’s security amid Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war, and the importance of promoting stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Secretary expressed appreciation for Greece’s efforts as a key NATO Ally and partner.
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Risch, Merkley, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Cessation of Hostilities in Ethiopia Ahead of Peace Talks in South Africa
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Cory Booker ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. Secretary Blinken congratulated Foreign Minister Tajani on his appointment, and expressed his eagerness to work together to strengthen the Transatlantic ...

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DOS-INL grant application closes on Dec. 27
Developing Community Engagement Citizen Agency Models (CECAM) in Four Communities grant opened on Oct. 25.

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