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On The Occasion Of His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Birthday
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 9:00 pm | U.S. Department of State
As we celebrate this special occasion, I extend my best wishes to His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen, and the people of the United Kingdom and wish them peace, prosperity, and good health for the year to come. More >>
Targeting Network Trafficking Cocaine To The United States, Europe, And The Caribbean
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 9:26 pm | U.S. Department of State
This action was in coordination with Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). More >>
Sanctioning The Los Chapitos Faction Of The Sinaloa Cartel And Its Mazatlan Network
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 9:24 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States is also designating a regional network of Los Chapitos associates and businesses based in Mazatlan, Mexico. More >>
Visa Restrictions For Central American Government Officials Exploiting Cuban Medical Professionals
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:53 pm | U.S. Department of State
Our goal is to support the Cuban people in their pursuit of freedom and dignity, all while promoting accountability for those who contribute to a forced labor scheme. More >>
On The 36th Anniversary Of The Tiananmen Square Massacre
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:46 pm | U.S. Department of State
The CCP responded with a brutal crackdown, sending the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to open fire in an attempt to extinguish the pro-democracy sentiments of unarmed civilians gathered on Beijing’s streets and in Tiananmen Square. More >>
Election Of Republic Of Korea President Lee Jae-Myung
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:43 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States and the Republic of Korea share an ironclad commitment to the Alliance grounded in our Mutual Defense Treaty, shared values, and deep economic ties. More >>
Veto Of The United Nations Security Council Resolution On Gaza
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:23 pm | U.S. Department of State
MARCO RUBIO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 4, 2025 Today, the United States sent a strong message by vetoing a counterproductive UN Security Council resolution on Gaza targeting Israel. We will not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas, does not call ... More >>
Recovery Of Judy Weinstein And Gad Haggai
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:21 pm | U.S. Department of State
Israeli forces recovered the remains of Judy Weinstein and Gad Haggai, two Americans who were kidnapped on October 7 and murdered by Hamas terrorists. More >>
Imposing Sanctions In Response To The ICC’s Illegitimate Actions Targeting The United States And Israel
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:18 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States will take whatever actions we deem necessary to protect our sovereignty, that of Israel, and any other U.S. ally from illegitimate actions by the ICC. More >>
Targeting Network Trafficking Cocaine To The United States, Europe, And The Caribbean
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 12:10 pm | U.S. Department of State
DSS and DEA supported Guyanese authorities in the August 2024 discovery of 4.4 tons of cocaine buried deep underground in a clandestine airfield in the northwest region of Guyana that shares a border with Venezuela. More >>
Targeting A Major Backer Of Virtual Currency Investment Scams
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 5:34 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States will go after those who misuse virtual currencies and internet services to perpetrate fraud and other crimes. More >>
Announcement Of A Visa Restriction Policy Targeting Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 8:22 pm | U.S. Department of State
It is unacceptable for foreign officials to issue or threaten arrest warrants on U.S. citizens or U.S. residents for social media posts on American platforms while physically present on U.S. soil. More >>
New Findings On Iran Pursuant To The Iran Freedom And Counter-Proliferation Act
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:15 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States has broader sanctions authorities to prevent Iran from acquiring strategic materials for its construction sector under IRGC control and its proliferation programs. More >>
Tough Action Against Cuban Judges And Prosecutor For Arbitrary Detention, A Gross Violation Of Human Rights
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:12 am | U.S. Department of State
The Department is designating prosecutor Yanaisa Matos Legrá and judges Gladys Maria Padrón Canals, Maria Elena Fornari Conde, and Juan Sosa Orama. As a result, these regime officials and their families are ineligible for entry into the United States. More >>
Sanctioning High Ranking Members Of Cártel Del Noreste
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:10 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States remains committed to protecting our nation by keeping illicit drugs off our streets and degrading the ability of cartels to arm themselves, a critical step toward the total elimination of these organizations. More >>
U.S. Support For UK And Mauritius Agreement On Chagos Archipelago
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:08 am | U.S. Department of State
Although the United States is not a party to this agreement, we remain responsible for operating the U.S. Naval Support Facility on Diego Garcia, which continues to play a vital role in supporting forward-deployed operational forces and advancing ... More >>
Imposing Measures On Sudan For Its Use Of Chemical Weapons
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:04 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States calls on the Government of Sudan to cease all chemical weapons use and uphold its obligations under the CWC. More >>
Providing Sanctions Relief For The Syrian People
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 7:34 pm | U.S. Department of State
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State May 23, 2025 In accordance with the President’s promise to deliver sanctions relief to Syria, I have issued a 180-day waiver of mandatory Caesar Act sanctions to ensure sanctions do not impede the ability of our partners ... More >>
Reward For Information Leading To Arrest And/Or Conviction Of Uruguayan Narcotics Trafficker And Money Launderer
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:10 am | U.S. Department of State
The TOCRP reward offer follows the largest and most consequential organized crime investigation (Operation A Ultranza Py) against cocaine trafficking in Paraguayan history. More >>
New Findings On Iran Pursuant To The Iran Freedom And Counter-Proliferation Act
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:05 am | U.S. Department of State
With these determinations, the United States has broader sanctions authorities to prevent Iran from acquiring strategic materials for its construction sector under IRGC control and its proliferation programs. More >>
