U.S. Department of State Exchange Programs Support Global Efforts to Combat Illicit Synthetic Drugs
Today, the U.S. Department of State announced numerous International Visitor Leadership Programs to augment the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader efforts to combat the illicit synthetic drug trade by bringing together international…
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Lu’s Travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh May 10—15. His trip will strengthen bilateral cooperation with each…
Senior Official for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak’s Meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan Counterparts
Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak met Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director…
Senior Official for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak’s Meeting with People’s Republic of China (PRC) Special Representative on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu
Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak met PRC Special Representative on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu Xiaoming in Tokyo on May 9. Senior Official Pak noted the continued threat…
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by False Made in USA Claims by Cycra
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $180,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed by false Made in USA claims by the motocross and ATV parts maker Cycra.…
Joint Statement by the U.S. Department of State and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Second U.S.-UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue
The following is the text of a joint statement by the U.S. Department of State and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Begin text: On Wednesday 8 May 2024, the…
The Minerals Security Partnership Welcomes New Deal in Minerals Offtake and Processing Between STL in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Umicore in Belgium
The United States, as Chair of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), and MSP partners welcome the new deal finalized between STL, a subsidiary of La Générale des Carrières et des…
Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Jordan and Iraq
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is on travel to Amman, Jordan, and Baghdad, Erbil, and Ninewa, Iraq from May 6-10, 2024, to…
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer Travels to Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti May 8-19
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Nairobi to meet with Kenyan officials to discuss shared regional challenges. In Addis Ababa, Special Envoy Hammer will…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with President-elect Mulino of Panama
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Panamanian President-elect José Raúl Mulino by phone today. Secretary Blinken and the President-elect discussed…