Rashad Hussain, Ambassador at Large, Office of International Religious Freedom
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Two-Week Truce Approved in Democratic Republic of Congo
The truce gives more civilians space to flee from violent conflict with M23 rebels. Secretary of State Antony Blinken applauded the two-week humanitarian truce established in the Democratic…
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Secretary of State Pledges Support to Moldova
USAID funding will go toward strengthening that nation’s power grid and electricity trade. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced support for Moldova during his visit to Chisinau…
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Secretary Blinken Announces $2 Billion in Assistance for Ukraine
He made the announcement during a 2-day visit to Kyiv. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week that the U.S. is processing a $2 billion arms deal for…
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Treasury Sanctions Head of Russia-Based LockBit Ransomware
State Department offers a reward for information on the cyber criminal that leads to his arrest. The Treasury Department sanctioned the leader of the Russian ransomware group LockBit…
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State Department Issues Report on Israel’s Compliance with International Law
U.S. will continue to send arms to Israel. The U.S. Department of State released a report to Congress stating that Israel’s assurances that it will comply with international…
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U.S. and China Hold AI Discussion in Switzerland
Officials are seeking mutually agreeable rules to reduce artificial intelligence risks. As the United States and China vie for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI) technology policy, representatives from…
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U.S. Halts Arms Shipment to Israel over Rafah Operation
Defense secretary says the administration is still considering what it will do with the shipment. President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of munitions that was headed to…
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U.S. Army Confirms American Soldier Arrested in Russia
National Security Council and House Foreign Affairs chair warn U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Russia. The U.S. Army and National Security Council (NSC) have confirmed that a…
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State Department Announces International Cybersecurity Plan
The strategy calls for increased global cooperation and consensus. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a strategy for international cybersecurity on Monday at the RSA Conference in San…
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