Category: World

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you.  Good afternoon.  Please have a seat.  And welcome to the State Department.  President Ruto, First Lady, it is an honor to welcome you here to the State Department.  Evan and I are so delighted to host this lunch with Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff.  Madam Vice President, we know […]

Thousands of Georgians have flocked to the streets of Tbilisi, even in the pouring rain, in protest at the passing of a Russian-inspired law that brands overseas-funded NGOs as “foreign agents”. Those who oppose the bill say it could be used to curtail civil liberties. Two of Russia’s other neighbours, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, passed similar […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock today.  Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Baerbock reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s aggression and discussed challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China, including the PRC’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base.  […]

The request by Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders is a significant step in the effort to bring justice to the victims of international crimes in Israel and Palestine. Khan has asked ICC judges to issue warrants on charges of crimes against humanity […]

We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the two U.S. citizens killed by gangs in Haiti.  On behalf of the President, our Ambassador in Haiti is in touch with the families who we know are experiencing unimaginable grief.  Our Embassy is ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Unfortunately, this serves as a […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Insurance providers may help to cover the cost of repatriation. Repatriation is the process of bringing the body home. Insurance providers may also help with medical, legal, interpretation and translation fees. If the person who died had insurance, the insurance […]

The genetic predisposition to suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) is closely linked to historical migration patterns, and to our ancestors’ lifestyles. Specifically, MS is linked to the genetic contributions made by nomadic populations who reached Western Europe 5000 years ago from the Siberian Steppe. Human genomes vary by 0.1%, and this difference is often the […]

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union to address the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. Begin text: We, Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the […]

From 1936 to 1939, the Spanish civil war divided neighbours, friends and families, and people both inside and outside Spain kept a close eye on what was happening in the country. Two of the best-known international figures who, through their images and writings, managed to convey what was happening in Spain were the war photographer […]

Typically, an average year sees 14 named storms with wind speeds exceeding 65 kilometres (40 miles) per hour. However, this year, 17 to 25 storms are expected, with four to seven of them potentially becoming major hurricanes, characterized by winds of at least 178 kilometres (111 miles) per hour. However, this year, 17 to 25 […]