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New appointments and partnerships will focus on supporting industry, science and policy collaboration in tech-focused sectors UK Longevity Ecosystem has Reached a state of Unprecedented Mainstream Acceptance and Prominence, the BGRF is Expanding its Scope to Help Develop the Global Longevity Industry to Scale.” — Biogerontology Research Foundation LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/…

The United States expresses our deep concern over the January 30 release of Abdel-Ra’uf Abuzaid, one of the individuals convicted of the 2008 murders of our colleagues John Granville and Abdel Rahman Abbas.  Abdel-Ra’uf Abuzaid remains a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. We are deeply troubled by the lack of transparency in the legal process that resulted in the […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/27/dhs-announces-results-2022-invent2prevent-final-competition

Today, the Department of State announced the winners of the annual Global Human Rights Defender Awards.  Protecting and supporting human rights defenders remains a key U.S. foreign policy priority as they are integral to democracy, access to justice, a vibrant civil society, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. As we celebrate both the 75th Anniversary of […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/27/statement-secretary-mayorkas-international-holocaust-remembrance-day

Today we are opening the U.S. Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands less than one year after we announced our intent to open it.  Doing so symbolizes a renewal of our relationship and underlines the strength of our commitment to our bilateral relations, the people of Solomon Islands, and our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. We […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/30/statement-secretary-mayorkas-israels-visitor-visa-refusal-rate

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Leonid Volkov, Chief of Staff to Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Aleksey Navalny today in Washington.  She expressed the U.S. government’s support for Navalny’s freedom and concern about his health. The Deputy Secretary underscored the importance of democratic processes and […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/31/dhs-center-countering-human-trafficking-releases-fy-2022-annual-report

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke today with Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra on a range of issues critical to bilateral cooperation, regional security, and global developments.  Deputy Secretary Sherman expressed gratitude for Algeria’s contributions to the resolution of regional conflicts, including Algeria’s support for […]