Imposing Sanctions on Coalition of Armed Groups in the DRC
The United States is today sanctioning the Congo River Alliance, known by its French name Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), a coalition of armed groups driving violent conflict and civilian displacement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We are also designating individuals and entities associated with AFC. AFC and its affiliates – including the […]
Kingdom Kome and DJ RUEN Unveil Sophomore Album “Malbec 2” Featuring Star-Studded Lineup
CMNWLTH Record Label Kingdom Kome profile picture RUEN profile picture for Press Malbec 2 by Kingdom Kome and RUEN out on July 19th Tracklist artist for Malbec 2 by Kingdom Kome and RUEN “Malbec 2” Drops July 19th with Collaborations from Planet Asia, Che Uno, Asun Eastwood, and More This album is our finest work […]
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United States Imposes Sanctions Targeting PRC-based Procurement Network Supporting DPRK’s Unlawful WMD and Ballistic Missile Programs
The United States is today imposing sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13382 on a network of six individuals and five entities based in the PRC for their involvement in the procurement of items supporting the DPRK’s unlawful WMD and ballistic missile programs. This network was a key facilitator of a U.S. designated, Beijing-based representative of […]
United States Commits $30 Million in Technical Assistance for Sustainable Investment through Americas Partnership
The United States announced today at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity meeting of foreign ministers a commitment of up to $30 million toward a new initiative that will accelerate international development projects in countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean and sustain the positive effects they deliver. The new technical assistance facility is the […]
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the AGOA Private Sector Forum
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Morning. Thank you very much. Well, hello, everyone. And as always, it is wonderful to be at the U.S. Institute for Peace. I’m grateful to Ambassador Moose, the entire team here at the institute, for hosting us and for a longstanding partnership with the Department of State – one that we deeply value. […]
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the AGOA Private Sector Forum
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Morning. Thank you very much. Well, hello, everyone. And as always, it is wonderful to be at the U.S. Institute for Peace. I’m grateful to Ambassador Moose, the entire team here at the institute, for hosting us and for a longstanding partnership with the Department of State – one that we deeply value. […]
Welcoming the Release of Reverend Samson in Burma
The United States welcomes the release of Reverend Dr. Hkalam Samson from prison in Burma after he served more than a year of a six-year sentence on military-led, manufactured charges. Rev. Dr. Samson is a prominent, well-respected religious leader whose courageous work includes advocating for freedom of religion or belief for all. We are pleased that he […]
10th Anniversary of the Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17
Ten years ago today, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine in territory controlled by Russian and Russia-led forces, taking the lives of 298 innocent people, including 80 children. A Joint Investigation Team in 2018 found that the aircraft was shot down by a Russian-made BUK surface-to-air missile fired from that territory, […]
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Mongolia Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh today in Washington, D.C., Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Battsetseg discussed concrete steps to advance U.S.-Mongolia ties and further strengthen our Strategic Third Neighbor Partnership. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister also launched the […]
Second Annual Symposium on Accelerating Science, Technology, and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia: Smart Cities Innovation, Biotechnology, and Circularity
The U.S. Department of State hosted the second annual Symposium on Accelerating Science, Technology, and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia: Smart Cities Innovation, Biotechnology, and Circularity in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) on July 17-19. The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP), Arizona State University (ASU)-implemented U.S-ASEAN Science, Technology, Innovation and Cooperation Program (STIC), and Rochester […]