COVID-19 Information
Effective December 6, 2021, all air passengers 2 years or older (citizens of all nationalities, including U.S. citizens, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated) with a flight departing to the…
Everything you need to know about carbon capture
Carbon dioxide is a natural part of the planet’s environment, but too much of it can wreak havoc on the climate. Currently, there is 47%…
Protecting planet Earth from asteroids
Sixty-five million years ago, an asteroid collided with Earth and killed two-thirds of life on the planet, ending the reign of the dinosaurs. Now scientists…
How the Kremlin spreads disinformation in Africa
When the Kremlin wants to gain influence in Africa or support a repressive leader without scrutiny, it often works with key oligarchs aligned with Russian…
Second Statement on Russia’s War on Ukraine & International Sport
Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, facilitated by the Belarusian government, is abhorrent and a flagrant breach of its international obligations. Respect…
Helping countries vaccinate children against COVID-19
The United States and international partners have begun shipping pediatric COVID-19 vaccine doses to help other countries protect children and to end the acute phase…
U.S. museums celebrate Ukrainian culture
More than a million people of Ukrainian descent live in the United States, primarily in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. U.S. museums across…
Putin’s war sends global food prices skyrocketing
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine is contributing to rising food prices and threatening food supplies around the world. In Ukraine, Russia’s forces have destroyed farms, bombed…
Reaffirming Our Commitment to the Treaty of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
On this day 54 years ago, the Treaty of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) opened for signature in London, Moscow, and Washington, DC. Today,…
$820 Million in New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
Ukrainians continue to face a brutality highlighted once again this week by an attack that struck a shopping mall filled with civilians. They continue to…
A lot of history happened on July 4
Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because that’s when, in 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, eventually transforming 13 English…
United States Hosts U.S.– EU Space Dialogue
As part of our deep ongoing collaboration on outer space issues, officials from the United States and the European Union met for the 11th U.S.-EU…
FACT SHEET: The 2022 NATO Summit in Madrid
The June 29-30, 2022 NATO Summit in Madrid, Spain will be an historic moment for the Transatlantic Alliance. Building on the President’s first NATO Summit…
Targeting Russia’s War Machine
The United States reaffirms our commitment to working alongside our allies and partners to further impose severe consequences on President Putin and his supporters for…
Statement by President Biden on Trilateral Agreement Between Turkey, Finland, and Sweden
I congratulate Turkey, Finland and Sweden on signing a trilateral memorandum, which paves the way for Allies to invite Finland and Sweden to join NATO…
Today’s Supreme Court Decision
As Secretary of State, I usually avoid commenting on Supreme Court rulings. But today’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade has raised understandable questions and concerns…
$1 Billion of New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
Today, we announced an additional $1 billion in additional military assistance for Ukraine. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, I am authorizing…
Statement by President Joe Biden on Support for Ukraine and Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine
This morning, I spoke with President Zelenskyy to discuss Russia’s brutal and ongoing war against Ukraine. I reaffirmed my commitment that the United States will…
The climate crisis threatens these marine creatures [photo gallery]
Around one-third of all marine life will face extinction within 300 years if global temperatures keep rising, says a new report in Science. The extinction of…







































