Imposing Additional Sanctions on Those Supporting Russia’s War Against Ukraine
The Departments of State and Treasury are imposing sanctions on nearly 120 individuals and entities today to further hold Russia accountable for its illegal invasion of Ukraine and degrade its…
The United States Announces More Than $380 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Africa
The United States will provide an additional $380 million in humanitarian assistance for Africa. With this funding, the United States has provided more than $4 billion in humanitarian assistance this…
Day 514: Russia Establishes Naval Blockade
There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and…
Attack on the Embassy of Sweden in Iraq
The United States strongly condemns the attack on the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad in the early hours of July 20. Freedom of peaceful assembly is an essential hallmark of democracy,…
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia, July 24-29. Secretary Blinken will visit Nukuʻalofa on July 26 to dedicate the new U.S. Embassy…
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Arab League Strategic Dialogue
The United States and the Arab League concluded successful talks July 19 in Washington, D.C. on topics ranging from reducing tensions in regional conflicts, climate change and health security, information…
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to San Diego, California
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Ambassador Mike Hammer will join Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, to address an Ethiopian…
Outcomes of the 53rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
During the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the United States worked with partner States and civil society, including human rights defenders, to ensure the Council’s work reflects…
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry Meets with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Vice President Han Zheng
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met today with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Vice President Han Zheng to discuss concrete action to address the climate crisis.…
Wanted: Virtual Student Federal Service Student Interns for 2023-24 Academic Year
The U.S. Department of State is proud to announce that the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) application process is now open to all eligible students. U.S. citizens enrolled in higher…