Targeting Additional Hamas Financial Networks
The United States is today imposing its fifth round of sanctions on Hamas since the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Today’s action targets networks of Hamas-affiliated financial exchanges in…
Designating Supporters of Iran’s Malign Agenda
The United States is today designating Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its CEO for supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq, Syria, and…
The United States and Nigeria: Partnering for Prosperity
Secretary Antony J. Blinken will visit Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria, January 23-24 where he will meet with President Bola Tinubu, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, and representatives from civil society to…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Ivorian Foreign Minister Kacou Houadja Leon Adom
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Ivorian Foreign Minister Kacou Houadja Leon Adom. They…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At an Event on Food Security and Economic Growth At the AfricaRice Headquarters
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much. Well, good afternoon, everyone. And for me, it was both a pleasure and fascinating to be here, both with my colleague from the African…
FTC Acts to Stop FloatMe’s Deceptive ‘Free Money’ Promises, Discriminatory Cash Advance Practices, and Baseless Claims around Algorithmic Underwriting
The Federal Trade Commission is charging online cash advance provider FloatMe and its co-founders with using empty promises of quick and free cash advances to entice consumers to join its…
FTC Hosts Virtual Tech Summit on January 25 Focused on Artificial Intelligence
FTC Hosts Virtual Tech Summit on January 25 Focused on Artificial Intelligence Official news published at https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/01/ftc-hosts-virtual-tech-summit-january-25-focused-artificial-intelligence The post FTC ...
Discussions with Mexican Officials on Migration at the Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken hosted Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena yesterday at the Department of State to follow up on…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Correia e Silva
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva today in Praia. Secretary Blinken congratulated Prime Minister Correia e Silva on Cabo Verde’s…
U.S. Department of State Announces Start to 2024 Music Diplomacy Slate with Jazz Greats Herbie Hancock and Dianne Reeves Travel to India
The U.S. Department of State announced today that American jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Dianne Reeves are in New Delhi and Mumbai, India, from January 14-24 as part of the…