Charting a New Phase of Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy in Asia, Beginning with Cambodia On April 2, the United States signed a bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Royal Government of Cambodia through the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS). This landmark five-year MOU is the first to be signed through the Trump Administration’s AFGHS in Asia, and advances shared global health goal

The First U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership Interagency Working Group Meeting On March 26, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Investment Mohamed Al Suwaidi chaired the first interagency meeting of the U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership Working Group. The meeting brought together senior representatives from the Departments of State, Commerce, Energy, War, and Treasury, as well as the White House Office of

Support for Panama’s Sovereignty China’s recent actions against Panama-flagged vessels raise serious concerns about the use of economic tools to undermine the rule of law in Panama, a sovereign nation and vital partner for global commerce. Detentions, delays, or other impediments to the movement of vessels undermine the stability of global supply chains, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and erode confidence in the international trading system. China’s actions agai

The Westminster Africa Business Association and South Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was in Kampala to explore opportunities UK Strengthens Trade Partnership with Uganda  Ugandan businesses and workers stand to benefit from new partnerships as a major UK business delegation arrives in Kampala this week. Invited by the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, during her visit to the UK in October 2025, the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA) and the S

The FCDO has released a statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 14 March FCDO Statement on DPRK Ballistic Missile Launches An FCDO spokesperson said: DPRK’s ballistic missile launches on 14 March are another breach of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), destabilising regional peace and security. The UK continues to urge North Korea to stop provocations and return to dialogue.

The British Ambassador to Honduras, Juliana Correa, held a virtual introductory meeting with Honduras’ Secretary of Finance (SEFIN), Emilio Hernández Hércules UK Ambassador Meets Honduras’ New Secretary of Finance The discussion focused on priorities for economic governance and opportunities for future collaboration.  Secretary Hernández Hércules’ agenda focuses on strengthening fiscal responsibility, enhancing transparency, and supporting a stable environment for investment

Afghanistan Designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention Today, I am designating Afghanistan as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. The Taliban continues to use terrorist tactics, kidnapping individuals for ransom or to seek policy concessions. These despicable tactics need to end. It is not safe for Americans to travel to Afghanistan because the Taliban continues to unjustly detain our fellow Americans and other foreign nationals. The Taliban needs to release Denni

Terrorist Designation of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood Today, the Department of State is designating the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and intends to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective March 16, 2026. The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood uses unrestrained violence against civilians to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict in Sudan and advance its violent Islamist ideology. Its fighters, many receiving t

A Statement on U.S.-Venezuela Relations The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations. This step will facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance political reconciliation in Venezuela.  Our engagement is focused on helping the Venezuelan people move forward through a phased process that creates the conditions for a peaceful transition to a democratically elected