U.S. Department of State Launches First-Ever Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Indo-Pacific Women-in-Tech Summit
The U.S. Department of State announced the first-ever Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Indo-Pacific Women-in-Tech Summit, which took place November 13-16 in Taipei with 75 women entrepreneurs from Brunei, India,…
Troika Joint Statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Begin text: Norway, the United Kingdom, and the…
Terrorist Designations of Iran-aligned Militia Groups
The Department of State is today designating Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) and its Secretary General Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. KSS terrorist activity has threatened the…
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Kenya and Somalia
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travelled to Kenya and Somalia November 13 – 17 to discuss shared counterterrorism objectives, review State Department-funded capacity building programs, and engage with his…
Under Secretary of State Allen Caps Off International Education Week 2023
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth M. Allen recognized the global impact of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which…
Liberian Presidential Elections – United States Department of State
Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat today to Joseph Boakai in the presidential runoff election held on November 14. We congratulate president-elect Boakai on his victory and President Weah for…
U.S. 2023 APEC Outcomes – United States Department of State
The convening of APEC Economic Leaders in San Francisco November 16-17 capped off a successful APEC host year for the United States, advancing its theme of “Creating a Resilient and…
Oman National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Oman on the occasion of your National Day. Our warm and enduring friendship…
Latvia National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish to congratulate the people of Latvia as you celebrate the 105th anniversary of your independence. The strong, vital partnership between…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Joly discussed the Israel-Hamas…