“An attack on them is an attack on us.” Russia’s most recent threat to “the residents of Lithuania” has evoked a reminder from the State Department of America’s…
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Administration Reduces Landmine Use Policy
The majority of people killed by these weapons are civilians. President Biden’s administration has decided to significantly reduce its use of landmines. Their action follows a comprehensive review…
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Administration Commits to Fair Migrant Employment
Labor and State Departments promise fair practices for H-2B visa program participants. The Departments of Labor and State issued the “Guidance on Fair Recruitment Practices for Temporary Migrant…
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Deputy Secretary of State to Travel to Pacific
Will visit Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Laos. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will be traveling throughout South East Asia from June 5 to 14.…
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Global Engagement Coordinator Attends Brussel’s Summit
Conference will center on countering disinformation. The U.S. State Department announced the travel of Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Leah Bray to Belgium from June 5…
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President Hosts Sweden and Finland Leaders
Both nations have submitted applications to join NATO. On Thursday, President Joe Biden will welcome the Prime Minister of Sweden and the President of Finland to the White…
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Departments of State and Treasury Sanction Blender.io
Virtual currency mixer used heavily by North Korea. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned virtual currency mixer Blender.io (Blender) last week in partnership with the Department of State.…
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Legislation Would Designate Russia State Sponsor of Terrorism
Senator says the Russian president has earned the designation. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced a resolution Tuesday to officially designate Russia…
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State Department Supports Release of WNBA Player
Says Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia. The State Department has determined that women’s basketball star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia on drug…
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Secretary Blinken Remarks on World Press Freedom Day
Marks first in-person event at Foreign Press Center since 2020. Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken delivered remarks to the press at the Foreign Press Center on Tuesday,…
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