USA

Assistant Secretary Robinson Travels to the Dominican Republic

Assistant Secretary Robinson Travels to the Dominican Republic

Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to the Dominican Republic from October 8-11, where he will meet with senior government officials, experts, and civil society organizations to deepen security cooperation in the fight against illicit synthetic drugs, corruption, and other forms of transnational […]

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Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel October 8-11 to Vientiane, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), to represent the United States at the ASEAN and related leaders’ meetings. In the Lao PDR, Secretary Blinken will participate in the East Asia Summit and the U.S.-ASEAN Summit.  The Secretary will reiterate the United States’ commitment […]

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Imposing Sanctions on Sudanese Senior Rapid Support Forces Leader

Imposing Sanctions on Sudanese Senior Rapid Support Forces Leader

The United States is today sanctioning a senior leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa (Algoney), for his involvement in RSF efforts to procure weapons and other military materiel that have enabled the RSF’s ongoing operations in Sudan, including its assault on El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur.  Algoney’s actions […]

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World

On the Release of the 2023 Country Reports on Terrorism

On the Release of the 2023 Country Reports on TerrorismThe Department of State has issued the 2023 Country Reports on Terrorism (CRT), which provide a detailed look at how the counterterrorism environment and associated threats have evolved over the past year, fulfilling an important Congressional mandate.  Each year, the CRT provides insight on important issues in the fight against terrorism and helps the United […]

U.S.-Singapore Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Enters into Force

On the Release of the 2023 Country Reports on TerrorismToday, the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (“123 Agreement”) between the United States and Singapore entered into force.  This agreement enables deeper nuclear cooperation, consistent with the highest international standards of safety, security, and nonproliferation, and builds on our existing strong bilateral partnership. Cooperation opens new opportunities for exploring advanced clean […]

Why Agriculture Needs Sustainable Energy

Why Agriculture Needs Sustainable EnergyWhy Agriculture Needs Sustainable EnergyWhy Agriculture Needs Sustainable Energy: Electric Tractors and Crop-Spraying Airplanes as the Starting Point Agriculture is the backbone of human civilization. It provides essential resources like food, textiles, and biofuels. But this critical industry has a dark side: it significantly contributes to global environmental challenges. Agriculture accounts for nearly 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions, […]

Pursuing Visa Restrictions for Individuals Involved in Undermining Democracy in Georgia

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the Lao People’s Democratic RepublicThe Department of State is announcing additional action today under the visa restriction policy that prohibits visa issuance to those who are responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Georgia.  Today’s action will affect approximately twenty individuals, including individuals serving as government ministers and in Parliament, law enforcement and security officials, and private citizens. […]

The Road to Electric Aviation

The Road to Electric AviationThe Road to Electric AviationThe Electric Aviation Revolution: Charting a Course Toward a Sustainable Future The aviation industry, once synonymous with innovation, faces an existential challenge: balancing growing demand for air travel with mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Electric aviation, a nascent but rapidly developing sector, promises to reshape the industry by offering sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective […]

U.S. Efforts to Combat Illegal Fishing and Associated Labor Abuses

U.S. Efforts to Combat Illegal Fishing and Associated Labor AbusesIllegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a serious global problem that threatens the health and stability of ocean ecosystems and fisheries, food security, and economic growth, while undermining law-abiding fishers and communities that depend on them in the United States and around the world. IUU fishing can take many forms, ranging from the small-scale […]

IT

Electric Vehicle Fires – A Red Herring

Electric Vehicle Fires – A Red Herring

Electric Vehicle Fires – A Red HerringDespite the occasional headline about electric vehicle (EV) fires, data consistently shows that EVs are significantly less likely to catch fire than gasoline-powered cars. Several studies from around the world have confirmed that the fire risk for EVs is far lower than for vehicles using internal combustion engines (ICEs). This often surprises consumers, as media […]

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News

U.S.-Singapore Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Enters into Force

On the Release of the 2023 Country Reports on TerrorismToday, the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (“123 Agreement”) between the United States and Singapore entered into force.  This agreement enables deeper nuclear cooperation, consistent with the highest international standards of safety, security, and nonproliferation, and builds on our existing strong bilateral partnership. Cooperation opens new opportunities for exploring advanced clean […]

Why Agriculture Needs Sustainable Energy

Why Agriculture Needs Sustainable EnergyWhy Agriculture Needs Sustainable EnergyWhy Agriculture Needs Sustainable Energy: Electric Tractors and Crop-Spraying Airplanes as the Starting Point Agriculture is the backbone of human civilization. It provides essential resources like food, textiles, and biofuels. But this critical industry has a dark side: it significantly contributes to global environmental challenges. Agriculture accounts for nearly 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions, […]