Joins Norway and UK in a joint statement against race-based violence. The Department of State voiced the United States’ condemnation of the ongoing extreme violence in Darfur in…
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials
The four individuals facilitated the passage of a law that undermines the Dayton Accords peace deal. The State Department announced sanctions against four top officials of Bosnia and…
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State Department Creates Global Health Security Bureau
The world has to be ready for the next health crisis, Secretary Blinken said. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced…
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State Department Passport Backlog Leads to Senate Action
Senators respond to passport processing delays. The U.S. State Department is experiencing a significant backlog in passport processing after the COVID-19 pandemic suspension and lull in renewal requests…
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Secretary Blinken Responds to Confirmation Delays
State Department nominees held up in Senate committee. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote a letter about the hold on the nomination process for diplomats that has been…
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Secretary of State Meets with Chinese Minister in Jakarta
State Department official says Secretary Blinken warned China about hacking. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Minister Wang Yi in Indonesia. Secretary Blinken, in Jakarta…
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State Department Updates Travel Advisory for China
Removes lockdown concerns but warns of wrongful exit detentions. The Department of State updated its travel advisory for the People’s Republic of China (PRC), removing concerns about potential…
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State Department Responds to Israeli Settlement Plans
The U.S. has reservations about Israel proceeding with 4,000 settlement units in the West Bank area. The Department of State said the U.S. is concerned by Israel’s decision…
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United States Rejoining UNESCO
The nation has not been a member of the organization in six years. The United States has not been a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
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Secretary of State to Visit Beijing
U.S. and Chinese diplomats are scheduled to meet on June 18. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Chinese officials in Beijing on June 18,…
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