The “Washington Accord” seeks to stop violence in mineral-rich eastern Congo with U.S. economic interests and oversight playing a central role. Foreign ministers from Rwanda and the Democratic…
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State Department Issues Worldwide Caution Security Alert
The notice advises caution for U.S. citizens who are abroad. The State Department issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert on Sunday after the U.S. military completed Operation Midnight…
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U.S. Releases Joint Space Operations Report with Nine Nations
Combined Space Operations celebrates the 10-year anniversary at the Italy meeting. The United States released a joint statement with fellow members of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) last…
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U.S. Defense Official Visits West Africa to Strengthen Security Partnerships
Acting under secretary discusses regional stability and countering extremism with leaders in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire. Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory is visiting Benin…
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Defense Department Holds Meeting for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience in Hawaii
Under Secretary LaPlante chaired the inaugural meeting. This week, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante chaired the inaugural plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific…
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Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Panama Join FTC’s International Agreement
The new partners will enhance cross-border collaboration on consumer protections from fraud and illegal practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that consumer protection agencies from Costa Rica,…
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Treasury Sanctions Hezbollah Petroleum Gas Smuggling Network
Five companies and two vessels tied to Hezbollah finance team sanctioned. The Treasury Department announced that it has sanctioned ten entities tied to Hezbollah’s oil and gas smuggling…
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Defense Department Sends $225 Million More in Munitions to Ukraine
It is the 61st presidential drawdown to restock munitions for weaponry. During the NATO summit this month, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that the U.S. has approved…
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Treasury Secretary Speaks at Global Extreme Heat Financing Meeting
She advocated for multilateral development banks to prioritize climate results. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen spoke with global financial leaders last week to continue coordinating investment plans…
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DHS and EU Collaborate on Standards for Cyber Incident Reporting
The transatlantic initiative is intended to streamline cybersecurity measures for critical Infrastructure and businesses. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications,…
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