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Nelson, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, has reaffirmed the country's unwavering commitment to the victims and families affected by the actions of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former leader of Iran. Ahmadinejad has recently been blacklisted by the Office of Foreign Assets Control for providing support to the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security, which is also under sanctions by the Department of State.
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Smith holds child trafficking hearing: ‘Unaccompanied minors coming across our southern border may be the new victims’
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith recently chaired a congressional hearing about child trafficking called “Children are Not for Sale: Global Efforts to Address Child Trafficking.” In it, the congressional committee heard testimony from child trafficking victims and advocates, and Smith believes the U.S.-Mexico border could be a very dangerous point for child trafficking.
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Aerospace Industries Association commends Biden's nomination of Whitaker to administrator of the FAA
President Joe Biden announced his nomination of Michael Whitaker to serve as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Sept. 7. Eric Fanning, the president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), commended Biden for the nomination and highlighted Whitaker's previous experience at the FAA.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds separate talks with Israeli Prime Minister, Palestinian Authority President to reaffirm U.S. commitments to regional security
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held separate conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Sept. 5.
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Biden met with South Korean president and Japanese prime minister in 'trailblazing trilateral summit'
Bruce W. Bennet wrote a recent blog post on President Joe Biden's recent "trailblazing trilateral summit" with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
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Blinken: 'I'm struck by the extraordinary bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people, Ukrainian forces, Ukraine's leadership'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently visited Ukraine to reinforce U.S. support amid concerns from western allies about Ukraine's progress against Russian forces.
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Blinken: 'The United States will continue to stand in solidarity with the people of Burma'
On the sixth anniversary of the genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Burma (Myanmar), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed America's pledge to seek justice for the victims and survivors.
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Blinken: 'We are committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Sierra Leone and around the world'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently announced a visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in undermining democracy during Sierra Leone's June 24 general election.
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Secretary of State Blinken fears the synthetic drug epidemic is a global crisis
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns in a USA Today editorial that the synthetic drug epidemic is a global crisis and that the U.S. should lead an international response.
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Miller: "The United States is deeply concerned by evolving events in Gabon."
Amid global concern, the U.S. strongly condemns the recent military coup in Gabon that has placed President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, calling for the restoration of civilian rule and respect for human rights.
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Blinken: "I want to congratulate all Ukrainians on their Independence Day. August 24th is a testament to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and democracy and a day of pride in Ukraine’s strength and resilience."
On Ukraine's Independence Day, August 24, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed solidarity and imposed sanctions on entities and individuals linked to human rights abuses in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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G7: 'We deplore North Korea’s choice to divert its limited resources to fund its unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs'
The G7 foreign ministers strongly condemned North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch, calling it a "clear, flagrant violation" of UN resolutions and a threat to global peace in a joint statement released on August 24, 2023.
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CATO Institute discusses using US military to counter flow of fentanyl
Framing the war on drugs as an actual war and passing legislation to authorize the use of military force proposed by Florida Reps. Dan Crenshaw and Mike Waltz make it more likely that a future president will use that authority, a CATO Institute policy forum panelist said. The CATO Institute hosted a discussion on Aug. 18 about using the U.S. military to counter fentanyl.
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Japan, Republic of Korea and US join in new era of cooperation
Leaders of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States convened at Camp David, marking a historic new era of trilateral cooperation focused on shared strategic visions for the Indo-Pacific region.
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Blinken: U.S., allies efforts 'enabled Ukrainians to fight for their lives, for their freedom, for their future'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently reaffirmed the U.S.' unwavering commitment to Ukraine's security and sovereignty, highlighting the need to counter Russia's aggressive actions and uphold international peace and security.
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Dunn: 'The CCP is coiling around Solomon Islands in hopes of tightening their grip on the Indo-Pacific region'
Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congressman Neal Dunn, R-Fla., said the CCP's presence in the Solomon Islands threatens the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
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Stefanik on Countering CCP Drones Act: 'Ensure Communist China-controlled company cannot be allowed to continue to operate in the U.S.'
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., commented on the "Counter CCP Drones Act," saying it would restrict companies in the U.S. from using Chinese drones.
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ECOWAS: Military action in Niger 'represents yet another form of provocation'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Aug. 14 emphasizing the need to restore constitutional order in Niger.
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Treasury Sanctions Three Sinaloa Cartel Members, 'key individuals responsible for facilitating the illicit trafficking of deadly drugs, including fentanyl'
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against 10 individuals, including three members of the Sinaloa Cartel, for their involvement in trafficking fentanyl and other lethal drugs.
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Nuland: It 'remains difficult to see the current challenge to the democratic order' in Niger
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland embarked on an unforeseen diplomatic mission to Niger, addressing a burgeoning political crisis.
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