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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Secretary Blinken Says Iran Nuclear Threat Escalating
Warns the Middle Eastern nation is weeks away from a weapon. In testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Iran is…
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President Putin Threatens Strikes on Interfering Nations
Says Russia has “all the tools to do this.” On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged “lightning” fast strikes on any nation that “interferes” with its war in…
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China Signs Security Pact with Solomon Islands
U.S., Australia, and New Zealand express concerns. Earlier this week, the White House announced in a press briefing that the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and…
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