In Brief

Public diplomacy initiative debuts South African artist at Kennedy Center

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs welcomed powerhouse vocalist-songwriter Nomfusi and her seven-piece band to the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, July 13. During...

DSS tells true stories in new podcast series

In April, the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) launched its official podcast series, After Action: True Stories of the Diplomatic Security Service, hosted by DSS...

Publication names IO colleague 2023 Employee of the Year

Sofija Korać, foreign policy advisor in the Department of State’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO) at the United States Mission to the United Nations,...

HECFAA and Vets@State host ‘Fireside Chat’ with SECNAV and E

Employee organizations Hispanic and Latin Employee Council of Foreign Affairs Agencies (HECFAA) and Veterans at State (Vets@State) presented a “Fireside Chat” with Secretary of...

Department announces new health bureau

The Department of State launched the new Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) at an event in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at...

Selfie booth provides quick, official-type photos

The Office of General Services Management announced the opening of the new U.S. flag self service photo booth, or selfie booth, for Department of...

In the News

From left: President of the Republic of Paraguay Mario Abdo Benitez and U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay Marc Ostfield formally open the new Embassy Asunción, June 29. Photo courtesy of Embassy Asunción

New U.S. embassy in Paraguay strengthens bilateral ties

By Evan Lewis In a significant milestone in the United States’ more than 150-year friendship with Paraguay, the U.S. Embassy in Asunción proudly opened the doors to its highly sustainable...

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Making a Statement

The image is split down the middle with the "Making a Statement" logo in white on a blue background on the left, followed by the name Olivia Napper. Napper smiles on the right.