Vice President Vance had an audience with him on Easter. Pope Francis, who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina and the first Latin American to hold the…
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Second Lady Heads President’s Delegation to Special Olympics
She led the group that attended the opening ceremony for the World Winter Games. Second Lady Usha Vance traveled to Turin, Italy, for the Special Olympics World Winter…
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President Biden Cancels Trip to Italy Due to California Wildfires
He will remain in Washington to monitor the progress on containing the wildfires. President Joe Biden called off his visit to Italy and the Vatican after wildfires erupted…
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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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NATO Tests Underwater Sensors to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure
Special forces, divers, and drones challenge detection systems in the first Bold Machina exercise. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently tested a range of underwater sensors designed…
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Acting HUD Secretary Todman Holds G7 Meetings in Rome
She headed the United States delegation for sustainable urban development. Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), traveled to Rome from November…
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Secretary Blinken Attends Middle East Discussions in Paris
He advocates for Israel-Hamas ceasefire as Israel-Lebanon tensions increase Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Paris on Thursday to attend diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from Britain,…
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Spain and Luxembourg Join NATO Satellite Network, Convene in D.C.
Members review new satellite capabilities and potential challenges. Spain and Luxembourg joined the U.S., France, Italy, and the U.K. as new providers of military satellite communications to NATO.…
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U.S. Joins International Operation to Defend Red Sea Commercial Ships
39 nations commit to dissuade frequent attacks by Houthi rebels. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced on December 18 that the United States would be joining 38 nations…
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U.S. Issues Joint Statement on Israel
U.K., Germany, Italy, France, and Canada hold discussions with President Biden. The White House published a joint statement on Sunday from President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau of…
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