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

Congratulations to Japan’s Prime Minister-Elect Takaichi

Congratulations to Japan’s Prime Minister-Elect TakaichiThe United States congratulates Takaichi Sanae on her election by the Diet as Prime Minister of Japan. We look forward to working with her government to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance and realize our shared goals. Together, we will deepen cooperation, build economic prosperity, and strengthen regional security. We also express appreciation to former Prime […]

Second Meeting of the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Business Travel and Visa Working Group

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-SudaniThe bilateral U.S.-Republic of Korea Business Travel and Visa Working Group convened virtually on October 21. Co-chaired by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Jonathan Fritz and Ambassador and Government Representative for Korean Nationals Overseas Protection and Consular Affairs Jung Kihong, the session underscored the importance both sides place on facilitating […]

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

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-SudaniThe below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani. The Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed efforts to finalize U.S. commercial deals in Iraq. The Secretary congratulated the Prime Minister for resuming oil exports via the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline, which will […]

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-SudaniThe below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani. The Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed efforts to finalize U.S. commercial deals in Iraq. The Secretary congratulated the Prime Minister for resuming oil exports via the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline, which will […]