U.S. Ambassador-at-Large Dyer’s Travel to Oman

Two-Year Anniversary of the Subnational Diplomacy UnitU.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer traveled to Muscat, Oman from January 20-23, 2024. In Oman, Ambassador Dyer met with a range of government officials and organizations to learn more about the government’s efforts to combat human trafficking, and promote victim identification and protection efforts, including for domestic servitude.  Ambassador […]

7th U.S.-ROK Cyber Policy Consultations

Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink on the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to the Lao People’s Democratic RepublicOfficials from the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) met in Seoul, Korea on January 19, 2024 for the 7th U.S.-ROK Cyber Policy Consultations and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting international stability in cyberspace and to deepen bilateral cooperation on cybersecurity. The Cyber Policy Consultations were chaired by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for […]

Venezuela: Arrests and Detentions of Democratic Opposition and Civil Society

Imposing Sanctions on Sudanese Senior Rapid Support Forces LeaderThe United States is deeply concerned by the issuance of arrest orders and detentions against at least 33 Venezuelans, including members of the democratic opposition, civil society, former members of the military, and journalists.  Arrests without due process run contrary to the spirit of the October 2023 electoral roadmap agreement signed between the Unitary Platform […]

Secretary Blinken Opens Newest American Corner in Nigeria, Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Year as Vital Global U.S. Engagement Resource

Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink on the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to the Lao People’s Democratic RepublicToday in Lagos, Nigeria, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of American Corner Lekki, the newest addition to the United States’ global American Spaces network that comprises more than 600 cultural and information centers in more than 140 countries in every geographic region worldwide.  This year, American Corners, supported by local partners and part of the American Spaces network, celebrates its 20th anniversary and continues to expand its […]

Secretary Blinken to Participate in a Conversation at the United States Conference of Mayors’ 92nd Winter Meeting

Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink on the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a conversation with United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Hillary Schieve at the USCM 92nd Winter Meeting on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken’s conversation with Mayor Schieve will be open press and […]

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar at a Joint Press Availability

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar at a Joint Press AvailabilityMODERATOR:  Your Excellency the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Your Excellency the 71st United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken; distinguished members of the Nigerian and American delegations present; ladies and gentlemen of the press – good evening. Over the course of the last one hour, His […]

ProsperOps 2024 Report on Cloud Cost Optimization Finds Half of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Customers Not Utilizing Commitment-Based Discounts

ProsperOps 2024 Report on Cloud Cost Optimization Finds Half of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Customers Not Utilizing Commitment-Based Discounts

The median Effective Savings Rate (ESR) on cloud compute costs was 0%, suggesting that AWS organizations are throwing away billions on wasted cloud spending.

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Golovanov #26: All Ukrainian Troubles Stem From Self-Betrayal

Golovanov #26: All Ukrainian Troubles Stem From Self-Betrayal

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 well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates […]

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