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The UK has signed a joint statement marking the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal Award on the South China Sea

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland and Portugal on the US-Iran peace deal Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran Peace Deal

Joint statement from the United Kingdom, France, Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden Joint Statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz Following the Leaders’ Level Summit co-chaired by the UK and France on 17 April, the UK, France, and partners...

Assistant Secretary Yeaw Travels to Buenos Aires for Civil Nuclear Energy Conference and Bilateral Meetings Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Nonproliferation Dr. Christopher Yeaw will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 29 – June 5, 2026, to participate in the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Regional Workshop and conduct a series of bilateral meetings with regional counterparts. During his visit, Assistant...

U.S. Centers for Disease Control The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The United States is proud to be the largest financial contributor to the Ebola response effort. The Department of State’s assistance commitment to combat the outbreak has exceeded $162 million and is growing,...

Joint Statement on DPRK Sanctions Accountability The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, and by the European External Action Service. Begin Text: The Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the European External Action...

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,...

Runway excursion, Runway 27 at Guernsey Airport on 23 April 2024 Anniversary Statement: De Havilland Canada DHC-8, 9H-LWB This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into a serious incident involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-8 (registration 9H-LWB), which experienced a runway excursion during touchdown on Runway 27 at Guernsey Airport on 23 April 2024. The investigation is now complete and the final report will be published in due course.

Status of U.S. Embassy Kuwait City Today, the Department of State announced the suspension of operations at U.S. Embassy Kuwait City. While there have been no reported injuries to U.S. personnel, the safety of Americans abroad remains the highest priority of the U.S. Department of State. The Travel Advisory for Kuwait remains at a Level 3: Reconsider Travel. U.S. citizens should consult the most current Travel Advisory and country information at travel.state.gov . U.S. citizens in Kuwait...

From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) UK Enforces Digital Permission to Travel Non-visa nationals who try to enter the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be barred under new rules coming into force. From today (25 February), it will be mandatory for visitors to the UK to have obtained digital permission to travel. This means that airlines will prevent passengers from boarding if...

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...

UKEF support helps Wold Top brewery to expand its exports into new markets Yorkshire Family Brewery Taps into New Export Opportunities with Taxpayer Guarantee Wold Top Brewery is a family-owned business, brewing for over 20 years The business exports to Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany A £200,000 trade loan backed by UK Export Finance and funded by UK taxpayers has enabled continued export growth Driffield-based Wold Top Brewery, which produces a range of beers using local...

From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission No Permission, No Travel: UK Set to Enforce ETA Scheme Visitors from 85 nationalities, including the United States, Canada, and France, who do not need a visa will not be able to legally travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from 25 February 2026. This is a significant step towards digitising the immigration system and paves the way for a contactless UK border in the...

Border Force becomes the first agency in the world to use specially trained dogs to detect both deadly fentanyl and nitazenes UK Unleashes First Dogs Trained to Detect Synthetic Opioids Criminal networks fuelling addiction and profiting from its devastating impact across the United Kingdom (UK) will face stronger barriers to concealing synthetic opioids. The world’s first detection dogs trained to identify the synthetic opioids nitazenes and fentanyl are now operational at key border...

A new batch of 23 projects will strengthen international space partnerships, develop national capabilities and boost economic growth, the...

The following is a Presidential Determination submitted to Congress today: Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major...

Countries that refuse to accept returns of individuals in the UK unlawfully could see the number of visas they are granted cut UK Could...

by Ram ben Ze’ev When a Shield Is Reduced to a Star: B’nai Brith Canada’s Leadership Crisis A father publicly boasts that his daughter told him not to wear a Star of David necklace, and instead of correcting her, instead of teaching her that it is not a star but מגן דוד (Magen David – the Shield of David), he broadcasts it to the world as if it were some profound moment of wisdom. This is not wisdom. This is failure — as a parent, as a Jew, and as someone entrusted to represent our...

Joint Statement on Hong Kong Arrest Warrants The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of...

Scottish Secretary keynote speech on the value of Scotland’s cultural offer Brand Scotland Partners with Edinburgh Festival Fringe...

Canada Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Canadian people as they celebrate the 158th anniversary of their...

The Orpheus satellite mission will carry a suite of payloads to measure the effects of space weather Dstl Announces Orpheus Satellite...

Employment reforms will help 'solve UK's Productivity Puzzle', Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders set out to global leaders in...

by Ram ben Ze'ev Time to Reclaim What Is Ours — No More Compromise with Terror Once again, Jews have been slaughtered—not for what we’ve done, but for who we are. In Washington, a young Jewish couple, full of promise and hope, was executed in cold blood by a terrorist whose only motive was to murder Jews. His final words— “Free Palestine” —echo the same genocidal slogan chanted by the terrorists who invaded our homeland from Gaza on 7 October. And yet, somehow, world leaders still speak of...

Norway became the 55th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at the Norwegian Space Agency in Oslo, Norway today. Minister of...

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America and the High...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Yaakov Herzog As we approach Pesach/Passover, I like to reminisce about past experiences. One I particularly...

The text of the following statement was released by representatives of the of the United States of America, Australia, Austria, Canada,...

The UK Government has issued a statement following the outcome of the International Civil Aviation Organisation hearing on the case of...

Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer under...

Ranger will be primarily responsible for developing, managing and expanding the insurance client base in UK and Ireland Ian Ranger,...

Finland became the 53rd signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at Aalto University’s Winter Satellite Workshop today. Minister...

The United States reaffirms its solidarity with people in Hong Kong in the face of Beijing’s steady assault on the rights and freedoms...

Today, Nicolás Maduro held an illegitimate presidential inauguration in Venezuela in a desperate attempt to seize power. The Venezuelan...

The text of the following joint statement was released by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Governments of...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Rabbi Jeremy Rosen There are very different reasons why Jews have always migrated, and many have assimilated. When...

Liechtenstein became the 52nd signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters today. Director of Liechtenstein’s...

Special Envoys and Representatives for Afghanistan of Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of...

Thailand became the 51st signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Bangkok today. Executive Director of Thailand’s...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Australia, Canada, Estonia,...

Austria became the 50th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters this afternoon. Ambassador Petra Schneebauer...

Panama became the 49th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters this morning. Ambassador José Miguel Alemán...

The Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO) partners exchanged views on space threats, conducted a tabletop exercise, and endorsed a...

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

Even as we continue to work with Canada to finalize text of treaty amendments to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime, the United...

Blue Origin today revealed the six people flying on its NS-28 mission. The crew includes: Emily Calandrelli, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle,...

Denmark became the 48th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Copenhagen today. Danish Minister for Higher Education and...

The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United...

From 28-30 October, charity regulators from eight nations gathered in the UK for a three-day meeting Representatives and Heads of...

U.S. Department of State Counselor Tom Sullivan and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall convened a virtual meeting...

Chile became the 47th signatory to the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters today. Minister of Science, Technology,...

The Republic of Cyprus became the 46th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Nicosia today. The Republic of Cyprus’ Deputy...

Estonia became the 45th signatory to the Artemis Accords in Milan, Italy on October 13. The United States welcomes Estonia into the...

The British High Commission in Ottawa organised an expedition for a group of British & Canadian early-career researchers to travel on...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Canada on the occasion of...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Australia, Brazil, Canada,...

Laura Jones has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering – recognising her outstanding achievements and contributions...

The Media Freedom Coalition gave a statement on media freedom in Hong Kong following the guilty verdict against two former editors of...

Good morning and welcome. My name is Uzra Zeya, and I am the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the...

UK finalists awarded funding through the joint UK-Canada £1.2 million Aqualunar Challenge to develop new lunar water purifying...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Alexander Rubowitz, a sixteen-year-old Jerusalemite left his home on May 6, 1947, and never returned. He came from...

Furthering the U.S. government’s efforts to address security and sustainability in the Arctic, the U.S. Department of State announced 20...

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate our friends and neighbors in Canada as you celebrate the 157th anniversary of...

On World Refugee Day, the United States reaffirms our longstanding tradition as a beacon of hope for refugees and persecuted people...

Lithuania became the 40th signatory to the Artemis Accords on May 15 at a ceremony held in Vilnius. The Artemis Accords were established...

On June 13 and 14, 2024, the United States Department of State hosted 22 countries and the European Union for discussions focused on...

Armenia became the 43rd signatory to the Artemis Accords yesterday at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington.  The Artemis Accords...

Peru became the 41st signatory to the Artemis Accords today at a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington.  The Artemis Accords...

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the...

Competition offers British & Canadian researchers opportunity to travel onboard a ice capable ship for a one-week expedition through the...

From April 29 to May 1, 2024, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Julieta Valls Noyes...

Blue Origin today revealed the six-person crew flying on its NS-25 mission. The crew includes: Mason Angel, Sylvain Chiron, Kenneth L....

On March 19-20, 2024, the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the Department of Defense, convened and hosted 161 participants...

The governments of 11 countries, including the UK, issued a statement on the need for domestic and international controls on commercial...

The first Global Fraud Summit, hosted by the Home Secretary, begins in London today. Ministers from the G7, Five Eyes, Singapore and...

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments, for 3 years from 1 January 2024, of John Cuss, Daniel Hoadley, Amrik Kandola, Sue...

Final report into a serious incident involving a Bombardier CL-600 2B16 (604 variant), D-AAAY, in the climb from Farnborough Airport,...

The joint UK-Canada £1.2 million Aqualunar Challenge is launching to support development of water-purifying technologies for the Moon 62%...

Joint Statement from the governments of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United...

A team of inspectors has been sent to Tokyo to join the investigation into the fatal aircraft accident at Haneda Airport, 2 January 2024...

Joint Statement by the Governments of Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Denmark; Germany; Italy; Japan; Netherlands; New Zealand;...

New research shows government’s flagship scheme for overseas study strengthened partnerships all over the world - not just those in...

Media Freedom Coalition statement on Hong Kong on the second anniversary of the closure of Stand News and arrest of its staff On the...

High airspace continues to be transformed by new innovations, with engineers now designing and building aerial vehicles that can operate...

Eight winners will receive the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) Secretary of State Award for Outstanding...

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

Guillermo Gonzalez died in 1939; Napoleon Gonzalez assumed his identity in 1965 An Etna man was found guilty on Friday, August 18 of one...

The Republic of Bulgaria became the 32nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords at a ceremony hosted by NASA on Thursday. Minister of...

Top frontier AI firms have outlined their safety policies to boost transparency and encourage the sharing of best practice within the AI...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada on the occasion...