Suriname National Day
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the government and the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Suriname on your Independence Day. Our two countries share strong,…
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Issuance of Venezuela-Related General Licenses and Frequently Asked Questions
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 8K, “Authorizing Transactions Involving Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) Necessary for the Limited Maintenance of Essential Operations in Venezuela…
Latvia – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Latvia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Latvia. If you decide to travel to Latvia: Read the Department of State’s…
Malta – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Malta. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Malta. If you decide to travel to Malta: Read the Department…
Singapore – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Singapore. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Singapore. If you decide to travel to Singapore: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before…
Suriname – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Suriname. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Suriname. If you decide to travel to Suriname: Read the Department…
Updates Related to Price Cap on Russian Oil
On September 2, 2022, G7 Finance Ministers issued a statement confirming their joint intention to implement a price cap with respect to Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products. As described in the G7 statement, the…
Celebrating Tito Puente
Google Doodle celebrates Tito Puente
Biden on Rejecting Ukraine Plane Transfer: 'That's Called World War III'
President Biden on Friday defended his decision to reject a plan for the U.S. to facilitate transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine. “That’s called World War III,” he said, according to reporting by the New…
White House: 'Trying to Prevent World War III'
The White House has denounced “Russia’s false claims” the U.S. is producing bioweapons in Ukraine, but press secretary Jen Psaki stopped short of revealing how the Biden administration might respond if Russia uses bioweapons in…
Sen. Ron Johnson to Newsmax: World, Americans Sense Biden's Weakness
Russia’s Vladimir Putin “senses weakness” in President Joe Biden, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Newsmax, adding “everything” the Biden administration “has done to America has weakened us.”
Russia Becomes Most Sanctioned Country in the World: Report
In just 10 days, Russia has become the world’s most sanctioned nation, doubling the number of sanctions against it and surpassing Iran, Syria and North Korea.
Gallup Poll: Half of Americans Say US Military Is No. 1 in World
Just over half of American (51%) say the U.S. military is number one in the world, according to the latest Gallup Poll released on Wednesday.
George W. Bush: Ukraine Showing Backbone World 'Sorely Needs to See'
Former President George W. Bush said Russian President Vladimir Putin underestimated Ukraine as he attempts to return his country to Soviet Union-era dominance.
Trump: World 'Ready to Blow Up,' as Kerry Talks 'Global Warming'
While Russia is facing NATO opposition to its invasion of Ukraine, Biden administration climate czar is talking about “global warming,” former President Donald Trump lamented Saturday night in his Conservative Political Action Conference speech.