On each anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans gather at memorials and events across the country.

Collective defence: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1949 and is a group of 29 countries from Europe and North America that exists to protect the people and territory of its members. The Alliance is founded on the principle of collective defence, meaning that if one NATO Ally is attacked, then all …

After reports of the death of a popular Uighur musician, the Turkish government called out China’s treatment of Uighurs and other Muslim ethnic minorities.

The Open Doors Report has been released! This annual report highlights the number of international students studying in the United States. Where do students study abroad? How are enrollment numbers changing from year to year? Be sure to check out the report to discover the latest trends in international education. 2018 Open Doors Report The U.S. Department of State, …

Each year around the world, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8. Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political, and social achievements of women. Organisations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women’s groups, corporations, and the media celebrate the day. This year, International Women’s Day comes …

Five Things you Should Know About 2018 Global Partnerships Week By  DipNote Bloggers  on March 6, 2018 Happy Global Partnerships Week: March 5-9, 2018! Global Partnerships Week (GPW) is co-hosted each year by the  Office of Global Partnerships at the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Global Development Lab at the U.S. Agency for International Development, Concordia, and PeaceTech Lab. Here are a few …

By Heather Nauert on May 27, 2017 Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and our citizens’ desire to honor our fallen heroes by decorating their graves with flowers, and later …

The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the importance of defeating ISIS, de-escalating the violance in Syria, and ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches hundreds of thousands of civilians throughout the country.

A memorial ceremony was held for Mustafa Akarsu, the Embassy security guard who heroically sacrificed his life during a suicide bomb attack against U.S. Embassy Ankara on February 1, 2013. The commemoration ceremony took place at the Embassy’s memorial for Mustafa Akarsu, the design of which (a continually-flowing fountain) was inspired by his last name …

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will serve as the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Vice President Pence administered the oath of office to Haley on January 25. The U.S. Senate voted 96-4 the previous night in favor of her nomination. Haley, the daughter of immigrants from India, was the first female governor …

President-elect Trump announced December 13  that he has chosen ExxonMobil Chief Executive Rex Tillerson to be U.S. secretary of state, calling him “among the most accomplished business leaders and international deal makers in the world.” “Rex Tillerson’s career is the embodiment of the American dream. Through hard work, dedication and smart deal making, Rex rose through the ranks to …

John Glenn, whose 1962 flight as the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth made him an international hero and propelled him to a long career in the U.S. Senate, died December 8. The last survivor of the original Mercury 7 astronauts was 95. Before his first flight, Glenn reportedly asked Katherine Johnson , legendary NASA mathematician, …