Courage under fire: One diplomat’s story
William Rowland was on his first assignment in the Republic of the Congo when rebels threatened the U.S. Embassy during the 1997 civil war.
U.S. bolsters commitment to the nations of the Mekong region
The United States is strengthening its commitment to the countries of the Mekong River basin, focusing on water management, transnational crime and health.
U.S. sanctions supporters of Assad’s brutal regime
Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime has killed civilians in numerous Syrian towns. Learn how U.S. sanctions seek to end the violence.
In Rome, Pompeo salutes defenders of religious freedom
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo urges religious leaders to defend those who are forbidden from practicing their faith by authoritarian regimes.
Pompeo: U.S. and Greece celebrate strong alliance
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visited Thessaloniki and Crete in Greece to support many U.S.-Greece partnerships for the future.
U.S. targets Iranian regime’s global cyberattacks
Hackers working for the Iranian regime have targeted entities worldwide, stealing information and monitoring Iranian citizens.
Afghanistan faces historic opportunity for peace
The U.S. peace agreement with the Taliban in February cleared the way for current talks in Afghanistan toward a lasting peace in the country.
U.S. launches new strategy to combat illegal fishing
The U.S. Coast Guard is combating illegal fishing worldwide with a new strategy that calls for targeted enforcement and greater international cooperation.
President Trump to the U.N.: ‘We will defeat the virus’
In his address to the United Nations, President Trump proclaimed the world would beat the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge stronger than before.