Oct 25 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as fears grow over Russian use of 'dirty bomb' By Associated Press The Kremlin is standing by its allegation that Ukraine may be preparing to detonate a so-called dirty bomb, which would disperse radioactive material, though Ukraine, the United States, Britain and France have dismissed Moscow's claim. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Russian claim that Ukraine is preparing 'dirty bomb' false, State Department says By News Desk State Department spokesman Ned Price holds a news briefing as Russia claims Ukraine may use nuclear 'dirty bomb'. Continue reading
Oct 20 WATCH: State Department holds briefing as UN decries Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Price did not address the findings of the experts' report but reiterated standing U.S. concerns about the U.N. commission. Continue reading
Oct 19 WATCH: State Department says U.S. will back sanctions against Iran over drone sales By Associated Press The Biden administration is backing the European Union as it gathers evidence that Iran is supplying drones to Russia for use its war in Ukraine. The EU is drawing up a list of sanctions in retaliation. Continue reading
Oct 18 WATCH: State Department says Russia's use of Iran drones is 'deeply concerning' By Associated Press State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said "Russia becoming more reliant on a country like Iran" should be deeply concerning to the world. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: U.S. pledges 'action' after drone attack on Kyiv By Associated Press The Biden administration said it "will not hesitate to use sanctions or take actions against perpetrators," after waves of explosives-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine's capital Monday. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price says U.S. will provide aid to Haiti By Associated Press U.S. State Department officials say the U.S. government will revoke visas from current and former Haitian government officials involved with criminal organizations. Continue reading
Oct 10 U.N. considers foreign troop deployment as 'last resort' for Haiti crisis By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The United Nations Security Council is evaluating options including the immediate activation of foreign troops to help free Haiti from the grip of gangs that has caused a scarcity of fuel, water and other basic supplies. Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH: State Department says U.S. is working to provide humanitarian aid to Haiti By Associated Press The U.S. is coordinating with Haiti's prime minister and other international partners to determine how best to provide additional support. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: U.S. stands with people of Thailand after daycare shooting, State Department says By Associated Press The Biden administration offered its condolences to the people and government of Thailand after a former police officer facing a drug charge burst into a day care center Thursday, killing dozens of preschoolers and teachers. Continue reading