Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) acted swiftly on his directive to crack down on birth tourism. “I am pleased that HHSC took decisive action based on my directive last week,” said Governor Abbott. “Regardless of what the Supreme Court of the United States may have said, U.S. citizenship […]

Today, following Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned seven individuals and entities involved in an international network supporting weapons procurement efforts on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).  The actors designated today exemplify Iran’s use of foreign […]

New York Packaging II LLC doing business as Redi-Bag USA, a New York-based supplier of custom bags, liners, and packaging, along with the company’s CEO, Jeffrey Rabiea, have agreed to pay a total of $7.3 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by misrepresenting on customs entry forms the country of origin of […]

As part of the United States government’s ongoing humanitarian assistance leadership, the Department of State entered a new two-year partnership with Operation End Starvation to provide life-saving nutrition assistance to populations in need. Through the Department’s Bureau of Disaster and Humanitarian Response, the United States intends to provide $100 million over the next two years to Operation […]

On July 16, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host governments for the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism.  The event will focus on this renewed threat to our societies and encourage stronger joint action to reinforce frontline defenses and close the gaps the terrorist actors continue to exploit. Far-left political terrorism is resurgent, […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jul 14, CMC – Local Government and Community Development Minister, Desmond McKenzie, Tuesday said he had been pepper-sprayed by a police officer while he was attempting to calm residents following a police shooting in his West Kingston constituency earlier during the day. The shooting, which occurred shortly before 7.00 am (local time) resulted […]

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Jul 14, CMC – Olympic champion Julien Alfred sent a thunderous message to her rivals Tuesday night, storming to victory in the women’s 100m here at the Gyulai István Memorial with a season-best 10.87 seconds (-0.3 m/s wind). In their first meeting since Clayton edged Alfred for World Championship silver, the Saint Lucian sprint […]

British nationals detained abroad in the most challenging and complex cases will now be supported by the UK’s first ever envoy for complex consular cases, Alistair Burt. The new role has been created to provide additional support in particularly complex cases, including those involving concerns about welfare, due process or human rights. The appointment contributes to the manifesto commitment to strengthen support for British nationals […]

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has welcomed the release of new Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) guidance that will make it easier for international investors to understand and navigate New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Act (the Act), particularly in the supermarket and grocery sector. “New investment means more choices and lower prices at the checkout. If […]

The Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of its capital market reforms, aiming to lower the cost of raising money for Kiwi businesses and deliver stronger returns for everyday investors, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer. “Economic growth is this Government’s central priority, and deep, competitive and trusted capital markets are […]