Ensuring Mexico’s Water Deliveries Meet 1944 Water Treaty Requirements Under President Trump’s leadership and direction, senior Administration officials from the Department of State, Department of Agriculture, and U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission met with Mexican counterparts to discuss immediate and concrete steps Mexico would take to reduce shortfalls in water deliveries and ensure compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty. The officials examined available water

Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy and Promoting American Innovation Today, the Department of State announced an agreement to provide up to $150 million to Zipline International Inc. to expand access to life-saving medical supplies, including blood and medicines, reaching as many as 15,000 health facilities across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda. The Department of State is supporting Zipline’s American-made advanced robotics, providing people

Suriname National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Suriname as you celebrate the 50th anniversary of your independence. The United States values our strong partnership with Suriname as we work together to advance regional security, counter narcotics trafficking, and expand economic opportunity. ADVERTISEMENT: Send Money Worldwide with Wise – Get a Free Transfer! Together, we are building a more secure

Visa Restrictions of Haitian Official Supporting Gangs and Other Criminal Organizations in Haiti Today the Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on a Haitian government official for supporting gangs and other criminal organizations, and obstructing the government of Haiti’s fight against terrorist gangs designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.  This action is taken under INA 212(a)(3)(C), which generally bars entrance to those whose entry or pr

Bosnia and Herzegovina Statehood Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina on your Statehood Day. The United States values our partnership and remains firmly committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. ADVERTISEMENT: Your Portfolio Starts Here — Sign Up with Robinhood This day offers an important occasion to reflect on principles of peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to r

DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Burma Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar). The termination will be effective on Jan 26, 2026.    At least 60 days before a TPS designation expires, the secretary, after consultation with appropriate U.S. government agencies, is required to review the conditions in a country designated for TPS to determine whether the conditions supporting the

Lebanon National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to the people of Lebanon as you commemorate the 82nd anniversary of your independence. ADVERTISEMENT: Your Portfolio Starts Here — Sign Up with Robinhood This year, the Government of Lebanon has taken courageous steps to promote a brighter future for the Lebanese people.  The United States will continue to stand in partnership with Lebanon as we work together t

Joint Statement on the Fourth Meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism for the Peace Agreement The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator),   and the African Union Commission on the occasion of the fourth Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting held this week in Washing

Sanctioning Illicit Networks Engaged in Iranian Petroleum Trade Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury are sanctioning shipping networks responsible for funding the Iranian regime’s malign activities through illicit oil sales, as well as an airline and its affiliates that arm and supply Iran-backed terrorist groups. The funds generated by this oil trade are used to support Iran’s regional terrorist proxies and procure weapons systems that pose a direct threat to U.