Secretary Blinken’s Travel to France, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, and Italy
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Qatar from June 10-12, 2024. The Secretary will discuss with partners the need to reach a ceasefire agreement that secures the release of all hostages. He will emphasize the importance of Hamas accepting the proposal on the table, which is nearly identical to one Hamas endorsed last month. The Secretary […]
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to Laos and Japan
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to Vientiane, Lao PDR, June 6-8 and Tokyo, Japan, June 9-10. In Vientiane, Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink will participate in the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials’ Meetings. During these meetings, the Assistant Secretary will underscore the United […]
Joint Statement on the PSI Baltics Workshop and Tabletop Exercise
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of Estonia and the Government of the United States of America on the occasion of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Baltics Workshop and Tabletop Exercise (TTX). The Republic of Estonia hosted a Regional Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Baltics Workshop and Tabletop Exercise (TTX) in Tallinn, […]
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Today, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in our shared history that resonates deeply with Americans, our Allies, and the world. On June 6, 1944, brave Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in a heroic effort to liberate Europe from the grip of Nazi tyranny. We honor the extraordinary courage […]
Sanctioning Violent Palestinian Group in the West Bank
The Department of State is today imposing sanctions on “Lions’ Den,” a militant Palestinian group centered in Nablus’s Old City in the West Bank. In October 2022, Lions’ Den claimed responsibility for several drive-by shootings in the Nablus area. Lions’ Den members opened fire at Israeli vehicles driving close to the nearby settlement of Elon […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to discuss the proposal on the table to achieve an enduring ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of all hostages. He underscored that the proposal would allow a surge in humanitarian assistance, enable the […]
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Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin: expectations of the URF leadership
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South Africa’s Pivotal Election Amid ANC’s Decline and Economic Struggles
18 African countries are slated to have elections in 2024 South Africa’s election on May 29 is especially noteworthy as ANC’s popularity has dropped significantly, putting the party at risk of losing its majority. LAGOS, NIGERIA, May 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — 2024 is a record-breaking year for global democracy, with over four billion people participating […]
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Under Secretary of State John Bass travels to Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska to Participate in Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day at the Nebraska National Guard Museum
Under Secretary Bass will travel to Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska on June 5-7 to discuss U.S. foreign policy and how it advances the security, prosperity, and values of Nebraskans and all Americans. Under Secretary Bass will meet with community members and leaders from veterans’ groups, military services, academia, student groups, industry, local government, refugee communities, […]
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Elections in India – United States Department of State
The United States congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance on their victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha general elections. With approximately 650 million voters casting their ballots over the past six weeks, these elections represent the largest exercise in democracy in human history. We commend Indian voters, poll workers, civil society, […]