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Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan on the occasion of the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue. Begin text: Japan hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8-9, 2026. The Department of State and Department of War co-chaired for the United States, while the...

Bureau of African Affairs Thank you Ambassador Gaspar for organizing today’s forum. As you all know, this will be my last engagement as Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of African Affairs. As I conclude my tenure, I want to begin with appreciation for the professionalism and partnership of this diplomatic corps. Over this period, we have worked through a necessary shift away from inherited frameworks that too often viewed Africa through a development only lens, and toward a clearer, more...

Italy National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people of Italy on the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. As the United States celebrates its 250th year of independence, we honor the profound influence that Rome’s republican traditions had on our Founding Fathers. Just as Rome’s legacy shaped the birth of American democracy, today’s partnership between the United States and Italy continues to advance the values of faith, liberty, and...

Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity UK Sanctions Iranian Targets in Response to National Security Threats New UK sanctions target organisations and individuals who threaten international and UK security. Action demonstrates UK commitment to countering Iranian threats to UK national security, regional stability, and the global economy. Sanctions will deter attacks against dissidents overseas and disrupt illicit revenue...

To what extent will you go to try to study Torah and more so Halachah? The determination of the Gaon of Brisk, Rav Yosef Dov Bear Soloveitchik z”l (1820-1892) to study by Rav Shlomo Kluger z”l (1785-1869) (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) From Christina Mattison Ebert’s D’rash Designs series It states in Parashat Bechukotai, “If you will...

Ambassador Vesa Häkkinen of Finland delivered a statement on World Press Freedom Day on behalf of the UK and 33 other countries, stressing that a free, independent media is essential to peace and security across the OSCE region and beyond Speech: World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists: Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia,...

Joint Statement on the Strategic Dialogue Between the United States and Poland The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Poland on the occasion of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text The United States of America and the Republic of Poland held the 16th round of the U.S.-Poland Strategic Dialogue April 30 in Warsaw. U.S. Department of State Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Polish...

On the 40th Anniversary of the Chornobyl Disaster Forty years ago, the Chornobyl disaster changed forever how the world thinks about nuclear safety. We remember the lives lost and honor the incredible courage of the first responders and innocent people in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and other countries who faced this tragedy head-on and continue to deal with its effects today. The United States responded to the crisis, assisting with the cleanup of the disaster and containment of the site. We...

Greece National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the Greek people as they celebrate their Independence Day. We honor Greece as the birthplace of democracy and recognize its role in shaping the ideals that inspired Western Civilization and our nation’s founders. Greece is a valued NATO Ally, and our close defense and law enforcement cooperation strengthens stability in the Mediterranean. Together, we work to combat organized crime, illegal...

Protecting Americans from Intellectual Property Theft Today, the Department of State is sanctioning one individual and two entities under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act (PAIPA) in connection with theft of trade secrets from U.S. persons. These are the first designations under PAIPA and are supported by concurrent Department of the Treasury designations. Theft of trade secrets, particularly in relation to sensitive and emerging technologies, poses a serious threat to U.S....

UK taxpayers will spend over £400 million this financial year on hypersonic and long-range weapons including joint projects with France, Germany, and Italy UK Taxpayers Will Spend Over £400 Million on Long-Range Weapons as Cooperation Scales Up with European Allies The UK government is scaling up cooperation with key European allies to develop new long-range precision and hypersonic weapons, with taxpayer spending on projects set to exceed £400 million this financial year. Britain is...

Government expands Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route Hong Kongers Offered New Lives as UK Expands Safe and Legal Routes Thousands more Hong Kongers will be able to build new lives in Britain as the government strengthens safe and legal routes to the UK. Adult children of British National (Overseas) status holders who were under 18 at the time of Hong Kong’s 1997 handover to China will now be eligible to apply for the route independently of their parents. Their partners and children...

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper responds to the sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong today Foreign Secretary Responds to Jimmy Lai Sentencing Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said: British National Jimmy Lai was today sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong for exercising his right to freedom of expression, following a politically motivated prosecution. Beijing’s National Security Law was imposed on Hong Kong to silence China’s critics. For the 78-year-old, this is tantamount to a life...

Diplomatic Security Service Dismantles International Sex Trafficking Network On a warm spring day in June 2023, a team of Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents drove quietly through the upscale Hollywood, Fla., community toward the home of the man they investigated for six years. The pre-arrest anticipation was high as they parked, quietly exited the car, and quickly moved into positions around the home with guns drawn. A DSS special agent...

Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Report on DPRK Violations and Evasions of UN Sanctions through Cyber and Information Technology Worker Activities Today at the United Nations, U.S. Department of State Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Jonathan Fritz briefed UN Member States and members of the press on the second Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) report , which focuses on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) violations and...

The UK will host a major international summit next summer to tackle the flows of dirty money around the world, which are making the UK’s streets less safe Illicit Finance Summit to Build International Coalition Against Dirty Money Governments, civil society and the private sector to gather in London next year to accelerate fight against corruption and dirty money, as details of major summit outlined by Foreign Secretary. Foreign Secretary calls out illicit finance as the ‘lifeblood of...

UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit from UK to Advance Targeted Science Cooperation with China UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit from China is a science and tech powerhouse, spending almost £380 billion on R&D annually National security will continue to be prioritised as...

MI5's National Protective Security Authority issues new security guidance to protect democratic institutions from espionage and foreign interference MI5 Issues Guidance on Countering Espionage and Interference MI5’s National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has today published new guidance to help protect the UK’s democratic institutions from foreign interference and espionage threats. The guidance outlines how state backed actors and their proxies attempt to manipulate, discredit or...

The joy of friendships that enable a person to achieve their best in serving Hashem and contributing to the Community From HaGaon Rav...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Starlink: A Private Empire Built on Public Funds We are told, repeatedly, that Starlink is the marvel of private enterprise. That Elon Musk, the maverick billionaire, has singlehandedly reshaped the communications landscape by placing more than eight thousand satellites into orbit, offering Internet connectivity from the battlefield in Ukraine to the deserts of Africa. The narrative is intoxicating: the free market at work, solving problems that governments could never...

U.S.-ROK-Japan Joint Statement on DPRK Information Technology Workers The text of the following statement was released by the Government...

United States Disrupts North Korea Revenue Generation, Offering Rewards of Up to $15 Million Today, the Departments of State, Justice,...

Sanctioning Malicious North Korean Cyber Actors The United States is imposing sanctions on Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean cyber actor...

Russia National Day On behalf of the American people, I want to congratulate the Russian people on Russia Day. ADVERTISEMENT: Your...

Italy National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to the people of the Italian Republic on your...

Bamidbar Chapter 1- 4:20 - What is a Tachash? by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Rabbi Jeremy Rosen The Bible is the most amazing of documents on so...

Officials from the United States and the Federative Republic of Brazil convened in Washington, D.C., on May 12 for the 9th Disarmament...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Happy Chag Ha’Atsmaut even if for some it is already over. There was much to celebrate. And now...

The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Begin Text: ...

The United States is today sanctioning six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE, and China that have been involved in the...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Other Side of the Ukrainian Crisis: A Legal and Historical Defence of Russia’s Position In the court of Western public opinion, Russia’s military operation in Ukraine is routinely condemned as an illegal invasion—a naked act of aggression by a belligerent power. But that simplistic narrative fails to account for decades of broken promises, foreign interference, and political engineering carried out under the banner of “democracy promotion.” From the perspective of...

A UK aerospace company is set to land the first European rover on the red planet, as it wins £150 million to complete the touchdown...

The United States is today sanctioning seven senior members of Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, for their role in smuggling...

The United States is today sanctioning six entities based in the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong, that have...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen A Personal Tribute Rabbi Aviezer Wolfson ז״ל I have recently pointed out some of the negative aspects of the...

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State: Promises made, promises kept. President Trump promised the Fogel family he would bring Marc home, and...

More than 200 UK jobs will be supported through a new contract to boost the Royal Navy’s warship combat systems and increase their...

Emulating Moshe Rabbeinu’s primary virtues of Mercy and Compassion for all Creatures, and how Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef’s ztvk”l...

Increased military co-operation to tackle the growing threats facing Europe will be at the heart of a new defence and security agreement...

How Yaakov Avinu’s prayers endure for us too, why Yaakov didn’t want to kill Eisav and how Eretz Yisrael was saved by General Rommel’s...

Rachel Reeves calls for business-like relationship with the EU to drive more trade, support businesses and boost economic growth that...

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of Finland on the occasion of your 107th...

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish all Romanians a joyful celebration of the anniversary of your great unification, more...

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the people of Albania as you celebrate your 112th Independence...

וללב מלכים אין חקר “There is no way to plumb the depths of the hearts of kings.” Proverbs 25:3 by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen The Biblical books...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Yes, of course, I was delighted to hear that Sinwar met the violent end that he deserved. As the prophetess Deborah...

The following is the joint statement released by the Vice Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Korea and Japan and the Deputy Secretary...

The United States hosted Finland for a dialogue on the Indo-Pacific October 11 in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt...

UK highlights support for the OSCE, governments, and civil society organisations, which work to protect the most vulnerable from the...

On September 30, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Dafna Rand will travel to Warsaw, Poland, to participate in...

Foreign Secretary travels to Norway to strengthen defence and security cooperation The Foreign Secretary will visit Norwegian Joint...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen We humans love certainties. We think we know, but more often than not, we stumble on. Our history is replete with...

The following is a joint press release issued by the Deputy Secretary of State and EEAS Secretary General Sannino. Begin text: On...

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Andorra as they celebrate their patron...

The Department of State is announcing a reward offer under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program of up to $1 million for...

On September 4, 2024, the foreign affairs and defense agencies of the United States and Republic of Korea (ROK) convened the fifth...

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the United States stands with all victims of the crime of enforced...

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of Switzerland as you celebrate your National...

Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of Unification (MOU) Kim Yung-ho in Washington today, followed...

Understanding the power of the Mouth and Hashem’s Protection of His People, as well as exploring Bilam and other like-minded haters of...

The U.S. Departments of State and Justice convened the third meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF) in The Hague,...

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest wishes to the people of France as you celebrate Bastille Day. France, our...

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Luxembourg on the anniversary of the Grand Duke’s official...

The United States is determined to protect and preserve the integrity of our information and communication technology from cyber...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen As a student I was a fan of Frantz Fanon, a black Frenchman born in Martinique. He was a psychiatrist, philosopher,...

The United States hosted Japan for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming on June...

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Iceland as you celebrate your National Day. This extraordinary...

The United States is sanctioning four Iranian entities and one Iranian individual connected with the development, manufacture, and...

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Georgia a happy Independence Day. Throughout the 32 years of our...

An expert review of evidence has sought to give the most accurate possible assessment of how many prisoners and labourers died on...

On behalf of the American people, I am happy to join the citizens of the European Union as you celebrate Europe Day. Seventy-four years...

(Based on the Sermons of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef zt”lCompiled by his Grandson, Hagaon Harav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a) During the Omer...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The ongoing conflict between Israel and Arab terrorists in Gaza has developed into the prospect of Arab migration to the...

Government has taken further action to help secure the UK's supplies of critical goods with the launch of the new Critical Imports...

Justin Bedford, UK Modern Slavery Envoy, shares info on UK’s modern slavery programme, Work in Freedom, at OSCE Alliance conference Thank...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen We Jews have always been a fractious, divided people, ever since the days of Moses. If we came together, it was to...

The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s deadly terrorist attack in Moscow. We send our deepest condolences to the families and...

New plans for public sector productivity will deliver up to £1.8 billion worth of benefits by 2029 New plans for public sector...

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of Lithuania as you celebrate your...

U.S. Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung H. Pak travelled to Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK), on January 17-18 to hold the latest round...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen According to Bartelby in the Economist last week, we are heading towards a global disaster. Political instability...

Roadmap sets out how UK will increase nuclear generation by up to 4 times to 24GW by 2050 Government roadmap includes exploring a new...

The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on the occasion of...

Advancing the freedom of religion or belief has been a core objective of U.S. foreign policy ever since Congress passed and enacted the...

UK forces are taking lead of NATO’s rapid response force on 1 January 2024, placing thousands of soldiers on standby and ready to deploy...

December 28 marks five years since Russian authorities wrongfully detained U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. After a secret trial behind closed...

Community Security Trust v Shtadlanut by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Shtadlanut, has characterized Jewish diplomacy for thousands of years....

The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the European Union on the occasion...

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Romania on the 105th anniversary of Great Union Day. The United...

Great people are concerned with the needs of others! A ma’amar from HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a, Maran’s zt”l grandson (translated by our...

The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom...

The United States participated in the annual Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary meetings in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, November 6-10. The...