Category: World

On September 10, the Office of Global Partnerships, in collaboration with partners Foreign Policy and USAID, will host a forum to explore the role of public-private collaboration in advancing U.S. foreign policy.  Catalysts for Change will bring together a global audience with representatives from government, trade associations, the private sector, philanthropies, think-tanks and NGOs, along with academia and […]

John D. Patrie is a patient man. The dozen years that he spent as a navigator in the Maine Air National Guard taught him that while things can change in an instant, with planning and a little patience, the mission will succeed. Patrie was a federal employee when he was called to active duty right […]

Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Houston, Texas on September 9 for meetings with Iraqi officials and U.S. energy companies, hosted by the Baker Institute at Rice University.  These engagements will advance discussions held during Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s visit to Washington D.C. in April and Assistant Secretary […]

The digital age has bought rapid technology innovation, yet many businesses have struggled to modernise their IT infrastructure. This lag can hinder growth, stifle innovation, and impact the bottom line. Recent research conducted by Manhattan Associates highlights this gap and sets out practical steps for companies looking to improve and adapt to get ahead of […]

Edmundo González Urrutia remains an indisputable voice for peace and democratic change in Venezuela. His message of a democratic restoration in Venezuela has inspired the hopes and aspirations of the Venezuelan people and resulted in a powerful call for change in the July 28 presidential election. His departure from Venezuela is the direct result of […]

John Marks, interim UNICEF Representative in Ukraine, issued a renewed appeal for schools to be protected as war rages on. “During the first week of the new academic year, educational facilities in areas including Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv, Lviv and Sumy were reportedly damaged in attacks,” he said. “Evacuations across areas closer to the frontline […]

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to wish the people of Tajikistan a heartfelt congratulations as Tajikistan marks 33 years of independence on September 9. The United States remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting Tajikistan’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. We are proud of the […]

On September 4-6, 2024, China hosted in Beijing a meeting of the U.S.-China Working Group on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s, which is co-led by U.S. Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Liu Zhenmin and includes their respective colleagues. Both sides continued […]

Britain’s National Education Union (NEU) submitted a controversial motion to the Trades Union Congress’s annual conference seeking to cement an anti-Israel stance in policy, the Jewish Chronicle reported on Friday.  The motion, which contains no mention of Hamas or the terror group’s actions on October 7, labels Israel an “apartheid state” guilty of “ethnic […]

At 33 years old, Armelle’s life has been marked by challenges, but also by incredible resilience. This young entrepreneur, employed in a factory in Kribi, resides with an improvised aunt, surrounded by her four children. Her home, located in a seaside district, is a calming place where the ocean waves soothe the mind and encourage […]