U.S. Participation in CBSI Technical Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security
The United States and CARICOM co-hosted a Maritime Security Technical Working Group meeting under the auspices of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) on March 18-19 in Miami, Florida. U.S. and Caribbean officials convened to discuss how to strengthen regional maritime law enforcement cooperation. Officials also engaged on individual and collective implementation efforts for the Caribbean Maritime […]
Sanctions on Nicaragua’s Attorney General
The United States is designating Nicaragua’s Attorney General Wendy Carolina Morales Urbina for her role in supporting the ruthless oppression of peaceful opposition members in Nicaragua by President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. As Attorney General, Morales Urbina silenced opposition voices, and seized the property of over 300 Nicaraguans. She supported […]
United Nations General Assembly Adopts by Consensus U.S.-Led Resolution on Seizing the Opportunities of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Systems for Sustainable Development
Today, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a U.S.-led resolution on “Seizing the opportunities of safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems for sustainable development”— the first-ever standalone resolution negotiated at the UN General Assembly to establish a global consensus approach to AI governance. The United States’s leadership on this effort enabled all Member States […]
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to Sri Lanka, Nepal, Laos, and Singapore
U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara traveled to Sri Lanka, Nepal, Laos, and Singapore from March 6 to 23 to engage with host government officials, civil society, and veterans with disabilities on how to integrate disability rights issues across government, industry, and society. In Sri Lanka, SAIDR Minkara met with government […]
Joint Statement on South Sudan
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom on South Sudan. Begin Text: Following recent senior-level visits from our capitals to Juba, the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States reaffirm our call for South Sudan’s leaders urgently to take […]
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Shoukry discussed ongoing efforts to protect Palestinian civilians, increase humanitarian assistance to Gaza, and secure an immediate ceasefire that includes the release of hostages. The Secretary […]
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Okano and Philippine Undersecretary Lazaro
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Okano Masataka and Philippine Undersecretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro today in Tokyo, Japan. Their meeting follows a series of senior-level engagements over the past year to deepen trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and […]
Fentanyl Precursor Scheduling at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
This week at the 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Austria, the international community came together and agreed to new controls for multiple precursor chemicals used in the illicit manufacturing of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. The international scheduling of these chemicals will strengthen law enforcement efforts to […]
Consensus Adoption of U.S.-Led Resolution on Artificial Intelligence by the United Nations General Assembly
With today’s adoption in the UN General Assembly of the U.S.-led resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI), UN Member States have spoken with one voice to define a global consensus on safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems for advancing sustainable development. This consensus resolution, developed with direct input from more than 120 countries and cosponsored by […]
Belle Lundon’s “Space Cadet (Remix)” Soars to #12 on US iTunes Pop Songs Chart
The singer, songwriter and actress released the single remix on March 15th, 2024. HOUSTON, TX, USA, March 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Multifaceted artist Belle Lundon’s latest single, “Space Cadet (Remix),” has reached an impressive milestone, hitting #12 on the US iTunes Pop Songs chart. This achievement underscores Belle’s rising prominence in the music industry and […]
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