Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Before Their Meeting
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It is a great pleasure to have the prime minister here. We saw each other a few weeks ago, but I’m so glad to…
FTC Announces Claims Process for Small Businesses Harmed by Payment Processor First American
The Federal Trade Commission is launching a claims process for small businesses harmed by payment processing company First American Payment Systems’ undisclosed early termination fees. The agency is mailing notices…
Condemning Sham Parliamentary and Local Elections in Belarus
The United States condemns the Lukashenka regime’s sham parliamentary and local elections that concluded today in Belarus. The elections were held in a climate of fear under which no electoral…
Special Presidential Envoy Kerry Travels to the United Kingdom
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, between February 25-27. Special Envoy Kerry’s engagements in London will include meetings with UK parliamentarians and public…
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meetings with the Government of Sri Lanka and Civil Society in Colombo
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met with the President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Foreign Minister…
Condemning the Obstruction of Humanitarian Assistance and Closing of Civic Space in Sudan
The United States is deeply concerned by the Sudanese Armed Forces’ (SAF) recent decision to prohibit cross border humanitarian assistance from Chad and reports that the SAF is obstructing assistance…
The Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Marea Report Release
On February 22, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons’ (OPCW) Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) released a report concluding that there are reasonable grounds to believe that on…
FTC Announces Agenda for 2024 PrivacyCon
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the tentative agenda for its annual PrivacyCon event, which will take place virtually on March 6, 2024 and feature discussions on a variety of…
FTC Action Leads to Ban for Owners of Automators AI E-Commerce Money-Making Scheme
The owners of a money-making scheme that claimed to use artificial intelligence to boost earnings for consumers’ e-commerce storefronts have agreed to surrender millions in assets to settle the FTC’s…
On Consultations with France on the Indo-Pacific
The United States held Indo-Pacific Consultations with France in Washington, D.C. on February 22, 2024. They shared assessments of political, security, and economic developments in the region. Officials from both…