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Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three…
State Department honors Muslim frontline worker Younes El Sharkawy’s service in Brescia during...
In commemoration of Eid al-Adha, we honor Muslim frontline worker Younes El Sharkawy, who embodies the universal values of service, selflessness, and compassion in service…
Meet Olympian Carissa Moore, world champion surfer [poster]
Carissa Moore of Honolulu, Hawaii, is the top-ranked female surfer in the world and a four-time world champion. She won a world title at 18, becoming…
U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation for Afghan Nationals
Before I turn to today’s announcement, I want to take a moment to address a few urgent matters. First, I want to condemn again the…
USAID makes hand-washing more accessible
Washing your hands frequently is one of the best ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but access to soap and water is a challenge for…
Partners bolster Africa’s fight against COVID-19 and poverty
The United States and international partners are investing $80 billion in Africa’s private sector to help end the COVID-19 pandemic and spur sustainable growth. The…
A united world can beat back climate change
Preserving our planet requires the collective action of every nation on earth. Each country must do its part, even if its contribution is small, said Special…
Promoting peace in the age-old Olympic Truce tradition
The Olympics are about more than dazzling feats of athletic prowess, stirring pageantry and how often a country’s anthem is played during gold medal presentations.…
CDA Smitham welcomes Harvey Keitel to Villa Taverna
On July 28, Charge d’Affaires Thomas Smitham hosted an event in honor of American actor Harvey Keitel who was in Italy as Honorary President of…
Contributing to the United States’ Comprehensive Approach to Migration
Today, the United States is launching a plan to address the root causes of irregular migration from Central America and to manage migration humanely throughout…
The 5 most popular national parks during the pandemic [photo gallery]
It’s the oft-asked question of impatient children going on a vacation. Last year, for 237 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic, “there” referred to one of…
Regimes target free press with ‘economic strangulation,’ report says
Violence against journalists is blatant repression. However, authoritarian regimes are finding that less obvious, nonviolent tactics like freezing assets, revoking licenses or blocking access to…
The world is at a turning point for a cleaner future
22 luglio 2021 La seguente intervista è apparsa sul quotidiano “La Repubblica” del giorno 22 luglio 2021 di Maurizio Molinari “By protecting the environment we…
Remarks on the Urgency of Global Climate Action
John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London July 20, 2021 Thank you Robin for a remarkably generous introduction. Ladies and gentlemen…
U.S. Announces Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq
The United States is pleased to announce nearly $155 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Iraq as well as Iraqi refugees in…
2021 Investment Climate Statements
The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared…
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s Call with Russian President Putin
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry had a phone call on July 14 with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss U.S.-Russia cooperation on combatting…
Key Outcomes at the 47th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
At the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), June 21 – July 14, the United States pushed forward on priority issues as an…
How does the U.S. census affect Congress?
Every 10 years, the United States redraws the lines that decide legislative districts at the federal and state levels. In the federal government, each state…
