We compliment Iraq and Total Energies on the signing of a $27-billion energy deal that will accelerate Iraq’s path to energy self-sufficiency and advance Iraq’s collective climate change objectives.  Years in the making, the Gas Growth Integrated Project aims to capture flared gas and deploy renewable energy sources.  The United States strongly supports Iraq’s efforts […]

QUESTION:  Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for doing this.  So Türkiye has relented; President Erdogan has agreed that Sweden can join NATO.  How many F-16s is he going to get for that? SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, first, Andrea, we’re here in Vilnius and we have an Alliance that is stronger; it’s bigger, with two new members […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I warmly congratulate the people of Kiribati as you celebrate your National Day on July 12. The longstanding friendship between the United States and Kiribati continues to grow each year. Our shared commitment to democratic principles and dedication to advancing our common interests, enshrined in our 1979 […]

The United States is today designating Aleksandar Vulin, currently serving as Director of Serbia’s Security Information Agency, for engaging in corrupt and destabilizing activities that undermine the rule of law in the Western Balkans.  Vulin previously served as Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior.  Neither of these Serbian government institutions is the targets of […]

U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta will visit Nairobi, Kenya, and Kigali, Rwanda from July 11-20, her first international trip as Ambassador-at-Large.  While in Kenya, Ambassador Gupta will meet with representatives from the Government of Kenya on shared gender equality priorities, as well as women leaders and civil society organizations, including […]

Today, we mark two years since tens of thousands of Cubans across the entire island raised their voices for their fundamental freedoms. The United States stands in solidarity with those in Cuba who continue to desire a free democracy where their voices are heard, their businesses prosper, and their children can achieve a brighter future. […]

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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Marina del Rey Film Festival Program Cover 2023 Marvelous L.A. Film Festival Promotes Week Long Event MARINA DEL REY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The 2023 Marina del Rey Film Festival recently presented at Cinemark 18 and XD (HHLA) in Los Angeles. The festival screened over 400 independent films, both shorts and feature […]

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Today marks 28 years since the Srebrenica genocide.  The United States is committed to supporting victims, survivors, and the loved ones of the more than 8,000 men and boys who were murdered in Srebrenica in July 1995.  We will never forget this day and will continue to support those searching for the missing, fighting for […]

QUESTION:  Also joining us now from Lithuania is Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  Mr. Secretary, always good to see you.  I know you’re very busy today, so thank you for taking the time. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, Gayle. QUESTION:  Let’s start.  We know Sweden is now following Finland into NATO.  What message do you think that […]