US & Canada
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U.S. Ambassador visits Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation: Strengthen Aviation Cooperation
By Doaa Mohamed Ongoing Efforts to Enhance Bilateral Relations Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, welcomed U.S. Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. This meeting, attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is part of ongoing efforts to boost international partnerships and strengthen cooperation in the…
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on the Path to a Gaza Ceasefire and Humanitarian Relief, a Joint Statement by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States
Over the past 48 hours in Doha, senior officials from our governments have engaged in intensive discussions as mediators aiming to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and secure the release of hostages and detainees. These talks were serious, constructive, and conducted in a positive atmosphere. Earlier today in Doha, the United States, with the support of Qatar and Egypt,…
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Italian Republic Day 2024 – US Embassy and Consulates in Italy
JUNE 2, 2024 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Italian people as they celebrate the 78th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic on June 2, 1946. The United States and Italy are steadfast allies, strategic partners and close friends. Our long-standing relationship is based on shared transatlantic values and our goals of a…
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Voting in the 2024 US federal election
Voting in the 2024 US federal election Request your ballot Receive your ballot and fill it out Return your completed ballot Voting questions Learn more Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. federal elections for the House of Representatives and Senate were decided by margins that were smaller than the number of votes cast by mail-in voters? All…
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The US Embassy in Cairo brings world-famous Harlem globetrotters to Egypt
CAIRO – The United States Embassy in Cairo is proud to announce that the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will be in Egypt from May 27th to June 3rd. The U.S. Embassy is pleased to partner with this iconic American sports institution to promote cultural exchanges and connections between the Egyptian and American people. “The Harlem Globetrotters represent diversity, perseverance and pure…
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Health Alert – US Consulate General Jeddah (May 23, 2024)
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Advisory for Saudi Arabia: Meningococcal Disease in Saudi Arabia – Vaccination Requirements for Travel During the Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages. Important points The Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia is one of the largest mass gatherings in the world. In 2024, Hajj…
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Security Alert – Global Caution (May 17, 2024)
SAFETY ALERT – WORLDWIDE CAUTION, MAY 17, 2024 Location: Worldwide Event: Due to the possibility of terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or acts of violence against U.S. citizens and interests, the State Department is advising U.S. citizens abroad to exercise increased caution. The State Department recognizes the increased potential for violence against LGBTQI+ people and events inspired by foreign terrorist organizations and…
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Spring of Jazz Events – US Embassy in Qatar
Join us for three performances from May 29th to 31st The US Embassy is bringing BIRCKHEAD to Doha through the American Music Abroad (AMA) program. First known as Jazz Ambassadors, then as Rhythm Road, and now as American Music Abroad, AMA is the United States’ premier music exchange program, reaching audiences in more than 30 countries each year. Since 2012,…
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Security Alert – Global Caution, May 21, 2024
Security Alert – Global Caution, May 21, 2024 Location: Worldwide Event: Due to the possibility of terrorist attacks, demonstrations or acts of violence against U.S. citizens and interests, the State Department advises U.S. citizens abroad to exercise increased caution. The State Department recognizes the increased potential for violence against LGBTQI+ people and events inspired by foreign terrorist organizations and advises…
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Remarks before the vote on a UN Security Council resolution on space security drafted by Russia
Russia’s resolution, drawn up in a hasty process that did not take into account the legitimate, repeated and shared concerns of the majority of this Council, does not fulfill the simple task that we set out to do a few months ago: the fundamental foreign commitments reaffirm the Outer Space Treaty and prevent a nuclear arms race… The post “Remarks…
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