The agency outlines the top areas of concern for human rights violations. The U.S. State Department released the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices this week. The…
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NASA Welcomes Switzerland to Artemis Accords Agreement
That nation becomes the 37th country to commit to upholding beneficial space use for all. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) welcomed Switzerland as the 37th country…
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U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution to Admit Palestinian Territories
U.S. deputy ambassador calls the move a premature action. The United States was the lone veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution introduced by Algeria to allow…
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State Department Designates Former Malawi Political Leaders
Officials are barred from U.S. entry due to government corruption. The U.S. Department of State has designated four former officials from the government of Malawi and barred them…
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Federal Agencies Streamline Overseas Telework for Employees
The first lady commends the departments’ actions to facilitate employment for military spouses abroad. The Departments of State and Defense are updating the process for federal employees working…
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State Department Holds Hip-Hop Music Diplomacy Conference
International artists participate in two week long leadership exchange. The State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program has brought together musicians and artists from 22 nations for the Global…
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Treasury Secretary Concludes Trip to China
She advocated the continued boycott of Russia during her visit. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen concluded her five-day visit with Chinese Premier Li Qiang this week with…
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Secretary Blinken Says Ukraine Will Become NATO Member
He and other member representatives discuss the annual summit to be held in Washington. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other leaders from the North Atlantic Treaty…
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State Department Offers Reward for BlackCat Hacker Information
Change Healthcare is still recovering from the ransomware attack in February. The Department of State recently announced a $10 million reward for information about the Blackcat ransomware group. …
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Secretary Blinken Meets with French President
He discusses conflicts in Ukraine and Israel on his visit to Paris. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss support…
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