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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

Mistakes in LA Cost Pacific Palisades Billions in Fire Damage

Mistakes in LA Cost Pacific Palisades Billions in Fire DamageMistakes in LA Cost Pacific Palisades Billions in Fire DamageAs the flames raged through Pacific Palisades, consuming homes and threatening lives, firefighters faced an unthinkable crisis: empty hydrants. The uphill reservoir that once fed the lifeblood of firefighting efforts had been drained, leaving crews without the water pressure to battle the advancing inferno. It was not a natural disaster that sealed the fate of […]

Bizarre and Counterintuitive Revolution of Electric Aviation

Bizarre and Counterintuitive Revolution of Electric AviationBizarre and Counterintuitive Revolution of Electric AviationThe aviation industry is embarking on a bold transformation that could change the way we think about air travel forever. Electric aviation, once a concept relegated to sci-fi fantasies, is now gaining momentum thanks to environmental concerns, advancements in technology, and a strong business case. This shift isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a revolution that could […]

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. […]

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 […]