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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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Blinken: 'The United States reiterates our call for the immediate release of [Bazoum] and his family'
President Mohamed Bazoum, democratically elected leader of Niger, faces worsening conditions under house arrest since the July 26 military coup.
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Tai: FLETF 'represents a whole-of-government effort to implement the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act'
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) has updated its procedures for preventing the importation of goods originating from forced labor practices in the People's Republic of China.
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Fidler: 'The United States was unprepared for a pandemic and is not ready for climate change'
A new report by David P. Fidler, of the Council on Foreign Relations, urges a radical shift in U.S. global health policy, prioritizing pandemics and climate change to safeguard national interests amid differing political strategies.
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FBI Miami: 'China is stealing our intellectual property and compromising the integrity of our academic institutions'
FBI Miami said that China continues to rob intelligence from the US and infiltrate and undermine U.S. academic institutions' integrity. In a July 30 post on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, FBI Miami posted a warning and attached a link to its website, where they provided more details on the Chinese threat.
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Green: 'Sensitive U.S. technology in the hands of Communist China is a national security threat'
Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., chair of the Committee on Homeland Security, showed his continuing support for the "China Technology Transfer Control Act."
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Watchdog commends Biden Administration's halting US funding to Wuhan Institute
The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) recently praised the Biden Administration for halting US funding to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). In a press release from July 26, FGI referenced a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) memo and said they hope the suspension will lead to ultimately shutting down funding from the US government to the Wuhan lab.
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Blinken: 'The joint statement makes clear that both the United States and Australia are committed to' bilateral partnership
During the 33rd Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the commitment of both nations to their shared goals and vision.
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