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Renewal Of Deferred Enforced Departure For Hong Kong

Sunday, 19 January 2025, 8:03 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States is providing Hong Kongers who remain concerned about returning to Hong Kong with temporary safe haven in this country. Under this extension, the United States will continue to defer the enforced departure of eligible Hong Kong ... More >>

Hitting Russia’s Military Industrial Base And Enablers Of Sanctions Evasion

Sunday, 19 January 2025, 8:01 pm | U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State is sanctioning more than 150 individuals and entities involved in Russia’s defense industry and supporting its military industrial base. More >>

Hitting Russia’s Military Industrial Base And Enablers Of Sanctions Evasion

Thursday, 16 January 2025, 4:08 pm | U.S. Department of State

The Department of the Treasury is re-designating under Executive Order 13662 nearly 100 major entities across Russia’s financial, defense, and energy sectors. More >>

Sweeping Sanctions On Russia’s Energy Sector

Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 5:59 pm | U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is concurrently sanctioning more than 150 entities and individuals, including major Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, Russian insurance companies, and shadow fleet vessels. More >>

Joint Statement On Cryptocurrency Thefts By The Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea And Public-Private Collaboration

Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 4:40 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea will continue to work together to counter the DPRK’s malicious cyber activities and illicit revenue generation, including by imposing sanctions on DPRK cyber actors and collaborating to improve ... More >>

Terrorist Designations Of The Terrorgram Collective And Three Leaders

Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 4:34 pm | U.S. Department of State

Terrorgram is a transnational terrorist group that primarily operates on the social media and digital messaging platform Telegram and has been connected to terrorist attacks in multiple countries. More >>

United States Announces Significant Military Assistance For Ukraine

Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:53 pm | U.S. Department of State

This additional assistance, provided under previous drawdowns from Department of Defense stocks, is valued at $500 million. More >>

U.S. & The Islamic Republic Of Mauritania Sign Agreement To Enhance Power Sector Resilience & Climate Adaptation

Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:51 pm | U.S. Department of State

This significant U.S. government investment will support the development of critical infrastructure, attract greater private sector investment, and create prosperity for the people of Mauritania. More >>

Reward Increased Up To $15 Million For Information Leading To Arrest And/or Conviction Of Cartel Leader

Thursday, 26 December 2024, 8:51 pm | U.S. Department of State

The reward increase is offered under the NRP, which supports law enforcement efforts to identify and bring to justice major violators of U.S. narcotics laws. More >>

U.S. Department Of State Announces 2025 Fellowship As Young Leaders Of America Initiative Celebrates 10 Years Of Impact

Thursday, 26 December 2024, 8:49 pm | U.S. Department of State

The 2025 YLAI Fellows will participate in a virtual curriculum before traveling to the United States in May 2025 to collaborate with American companies and social enterprises across 20 cities that showcase the nation’s geographic diversity. More >>

U.S. Takes Action In Response To Compromise Of Firewall Products

Thursday, 26 December 2024, 8:32 pm | U.S. Department of State

Guan’s deployment of malware to U.S. critical infrastructure companies in April 2020 put American lives at risk. Guan also attempted to infect his victims’ systems with ransomware. More >>

The Syrian People Will Decide The Future Of Syria

Thursday, 26 December 2024, 8:29 pm | U.S. Department of State

All nations should pledge to support an inclusive and transparent process and refrain from external interference. The United States will recognize and fully support a future Syria government that results from this process. More >>

U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Contributors To Iran’s UAV And Missile Programs

Thursday, 26 December 2024, 8:26 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States remains concerned about Iran’s proliferation of weapons in the region and globally. More >>

U.S. Announces Additional Sanctions On Entities Contributing To Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program

Thursday, 26 December 2024, 8:24 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States will continue to act against proliferation and associated procurement activities of concern. More >>

Supporting The Syrian People During A Historic Moment Of Transition

Thursday, 26 December 2024, 8:22 pm | U.S. Department of State

This is a moment of tremendous potential opportunity for Syria, and we’re determined to do everything we can to help the Syrian people realize their aspirations. More >>

Statement On Georgia’s Suspension Of European Union Accession

Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:37 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States condemns the excessive use of force by police against Georgians seeking to exercise their rights to assembly and expression, including their freedom to peacefully protest. We call on all sides to ensure protests remain peaceful. More >>

United States Combats IUU Fishing Through New Sanctions

Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11:38 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States is a global leader in sustainability and fisheries governance, and we collaborate with partners around the world to combat IUU fishing and nature crimes. More >>

Designation Of Former Colombian General For Involvement In Gross Violations Of Human Rights

Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11:20 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States has proudly supported implementation of Colombia’s Peace Accord since its signing in 2016. We join the Colombian people in commemorating its eighth anniversary this November. More >>

Unjust Sentencing Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Monday, 25 November 2024, 12:13 am | U.S. Department of State

We call on Hong Kong authorities to immediately and unconditionally release these 45 individuals and similarly detained political prisoners. More >>

U.S.: Imposing Sanctions For Dispossession And Violence In The West Bank

Monday, 25 November 2024, 12:11 am | U.S. Department of State

The Department of State is imposing sanctions on Eyal Hari Yehuda Company LTD, Itamar Yehuda Levi, Shabtai Koshlevsky, and Zohar Sabah. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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