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

Targeting a Major Backer of Virtual Currency Investment Scams

Targeting a Major Backer of Virtual Currency Investment ScamsThe United States is imposing sanctions on Funnull Technology Inc., a Philippines-based company that provides the critical computer infrastructure for virtual currency investment scams, and its administrator Liu Lizhi, a Chinese national.  Fraudulent virtual currency investment scams cause serious financial harm to the American people.  Today’s targets are directly connected to over $200 million in […]

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs

Targeting a Major Backer of Virtual Currency Investment ScamsThe below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timčo Mucunski today.  The meeting underscored the strong relationship between the United States and North Macedonia and highlighted mutual interests in regional stability, economic cooperation, and NATO.  They explored opportunities to […]

Appointment of William E. Grayson as Commissioner General for the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

Appointment of William E. Grayson as Commissioner General for the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 OsakaThe Department of State is pleased to announce the White House’s approval of Ambassador William E. Grayson as Commissioner General for the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.  Ambassador Grayson’s selection continues a long tradition of civic-minded leaders representing the President in advancing America’s foreign policy interests at these global mega-events. Ambassador Grayson brings a […]

Response to China’s Military Exercise Near Taiwan

Response to China’s Military Exercise Near TaiwanOnce again, China’s aggressive military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan only serve to exacerbate tensions and put the region’s security and the world’s prosperity at risk.  In the face of China’s intimidation tactics and destabilizing behavior, the United States’ enduring commitment to our allies and partners, including Taiwan, continues.  The United States supports peace and […]

Sanctioning Iran-Backed Houthi Network Procuring Weapons and Commodities from Russia

Response to China’s Military Exercise Near TaiwanToday, the United States is sanctioning financial facilitators, procurement operatives, and companies operating as part of a global illicit finance network supporting the Houthis.  In coordination with Iran-backed Houthi financier, Sa’id al-Jamal, the network of actors designated today has procured millions of dollars of commodities from Russia, including weapons, dual-use materials, and stolen Ukrainian grain, […]

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

Targeting a Major Backer of Virtual Currency Investment Scams

Targeting a Major Backer of Virtual Currency Investment ScamsThe United States is imposing sanctions on Funnull Technology Inc., a Philippines-based company that provides the critical computer infrastructure for virtual currency investment scams, and its administrator Liu Lizhi, a Chinese national.  Fraudulent virtual currency investment scams cause serious financial harm to the American people.  Today’s targets are directly connected to over $200 million in […]

Targeting a Major Backer of Virtual Currency Investment Scams

Targeting a Major Backer of Virtual Currency Investment ScamsThe United States is imposing sanctions on Funnull Technology Inc., a Philippines-based company that provides the critical computer infrastructure for virtual currency investment scams, and its administrator Liu Lizhi, a Chinese national.  Fraudulent virtual currency investment scams cause serious financial harm to the American people.  Today’s targets are directly connected to over $200 million in […]

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs

Targeting a Major Backer of Virtual Currency Investment ScamsThe below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timčo Mucunski today.  The meeting underscored the strong relationship between the United States and North Macedonia and highlighted mutual interests in regional stability, economic cooperation, and NATO.  They explored opportunities to […]