Georgia “Transparency of Foreign Influence” Draft Law

Georgia “Transparency of Foreign Influence” Draft LawWe are gravely disappointed by the Georgian parliament’s decision to advance Kremlin-inspired “foreign influence” legislation.  As the EU has stated, passage of this law could compromise Georgia’s progress on its EU path.  We join our European allies in urging Georgia not to enact legislation that goes against the wishes of the overwhelming majority of Georgian citizens — the desire to integrate fully into the EU.  Georgia has a vibrant civil society […]

Driving Ukraine’s Economic Recovery in Partnership with the Private Sector

Driving Ukraine’s Economic Recovery in Partnership with the Private SectorThe Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, and the Department of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Government of Ukraine, hosted the second U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum on April 17 at the Chamber headquarters in Washington, D.C. During her keynote address, Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker highlighted the importance of solidifying the foundation of Ukraine’s […]

Deputy Secretary Verma’s Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola

Deputy Secretary Verma’s Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and AngolaDeputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25. In Cameroon, Deputy Secretary Verma will meet with senior Cameroonian government officials, public health partners, and civil society leaders to discuss U.S.-Cameroon cooperation in the areas of health, peace and regional security, and sustainable economic growth.  In Ethiopia, he will meet with African Union Commission officials.  In Angola, Deputy Secretary Verma will travel with Administrator Samantha Power […]

Joint Statement on the Fourth U.S. – Slovenia Strategic Dialogue

Driving Ukraine’s Economic Recovery in Partnership with the Private SectorThe text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Slovenia on the occasion of U.S. – Slovenia Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text The governments of the United States and Slovenia held the fourth United States-Slovenia Strategic Dialogue in Ljubljana on April 19.  The annual Strategic Dialogue reaffirms the strength and importance […]

Designations Related to Destabilizing Activities Affecting the West Bank

Georgia “Transparency of Foreign Influence” Draft LawThe Department of State is today designating Ben Zion Gopstein, the founder and leader of Lehava, an organization whose members have engaged in destabilizing violence affecting the West Bank.  Under Gopstein’s leadership, Lehava and its members have been involved in acts or threats of violence against Palestinians, often targeting sensitive or volatile areas. Concurrently, the […]

Russian Economy: Heated Discussions in Duma. Gasoline Production Drops even Lower. by Milov & Nacke.

Russian Economy: Heated Discussions in Duma. Gasoline Production Drops even Lower. by Milov & Nacke.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 […]

Key Differences of a Republican House Bill for Aid To Ukraine. Review by Andrei Illarionov.

Key Differences of a Republican House Bill for Aid To Ukraine. Review by Andrei Illarionov.

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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Australian Tightens Study Visa Rule For International Students 2024

Australian Tightens Study Visa Rule For International Students 2024

New Genuine Student (GS) requirements replace Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements. GOLD COAST, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, April 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Australian government has tightened rules for study visas for international students. This is done to limit the migration inflow in the country and to cope with the housing market crisis that has increased due […]

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United States Announces $508 Million to Protect Our Ocean

Driving Ukraine’s Economic Recovery in Partnership with the Private Sector

At the ninth Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in Greece, the United States is turning ambition into action with the announcement of more than $508 million to protect our ocean by advancing marine protected areas, maritime security, the sustainable blue economy and sustainable fisheries, supporting ocean solutions to the climate crisis, and combating marine pollution. To […]

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