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Antony J. Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, today poured encomiums on Ned Price who will step down this month as the State Department’s Spokesperson to serve in another capacity and directly work with him. In a press statement made available to Alltimepost.com, Blinken commended Price for his performance with extraordinary professionalism and integrity, saying: “On behalf of the …

United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today the launch of its first-ever regional summit for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in the Indo-Pacific region. It welcomed more than 200 businesswomen from Brunei, Fiji, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, according a statement from the office of the Department’s …

The United States is committed to significantly reducing Iranian energy exports and will sanction those facilitating Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical trade, Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State said on Thursday. In a press release, Blinken stated: Today, the Department of the State is designating six entities that have engaged in the transport or sale of Iranian petroleum products or petrochemical …

United States of America has congratulated the people of Nigeria, President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and all the nation’s political leaders following the declaration by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the results of the February 25 presidential election.   A statement released today by the State Department spokesperson, Ned Price said “This competitive election represents a new period for …

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden’s motorcade slipped out of the White House around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. No big, flashy Air Force One for this trip -– the president vanished into the darkness on an Air Force C-32, a modified Boeing 757 normally used for domestic trips to smaller airports. The next time he turned up — 20 hours …

United States of America has announced more security assistance for Ukraine to better position the country in the fight against Russian invasion. Anthony J. Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State made the announcement today in a press statement, saying: “This week, we mark one year since the Russian Government launched its brutal and unprovoked invasion against Ukraine. “President Putin expected …

United States Secretary of State, Mr. Anthony J. Blinken determined on Saturday that members of Russia’s forces and other Russian officials have committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Blinken said his determination was based on a careful analysis of the law and available facts. He noted that Members of Russia’s forces have committed execution-style killings of Ukrainian men, women, and …

United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken has reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to a negotiated Israeli and Palestinian two-state solution, and opposition to policies that endanger its viability. Blinken made this known today when he spoke by telephone with Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, according to the State Department Spokesperson, Ned Price. The Secretary, he said, underscored the urgent need …

Scotland’s First Minister, and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Nicola Sturgeon, speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister, in Edinburgh on February 15, 2023. – Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced Wednesday her resignation after more than eight years leading its devolved government, in a …

A senior U.S. government delegation will travel to Saudi Arabia to participate in the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Working Group meetings from February 13 to 16, 2023.  The delegation will convene in Riyadh – which hosts the GCC Secretariat’s headquarters – with representatives from the GCC member states’ governments and the Secretariat to discuss shared priorities. The U.S. delegation will be led …