Regimes target free press with ‘economic strangulation,’ report says
Authoritarian regimes are using economic pressure and legal hurdles to shutter newspapers and stifle press freedom, says Reporters Without Borders.
TechWomen and TechGirls learn to succeed together
The State Department's TechWomen and TechGirls programs give participants the confidence and skills to pursue their STEM dreams and help others in turn.
U.S. sends COVID-19 vaccines worldwide [rolling updates]
The United States is donating billions in COVID-19 vaccine doses, funding for COVAX and medical supplies to countries all over the world.
The push for COVID-19 vaccines is helping fight other diseases
A 2005 discovery at a U.S. university led to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. The same technology also holds promise for fighting other illnesses.
Defending technology from authoritarian abuse
The U.S. is working with international partners to ensure the responsible development of technology and to prevent authoritarian misuse.
U.S. helps businesses avoid Xinjiang forced labor
The U.S. government is redoubling efforts to help businesses ensure they do not aid PRC forced labor in Xinjiang. Read this story to learn more.
Major democracies launch values-based infrastructure partnership
The Build Back Better World Partnership, announced at the G7, will support billions in sustainable, transparent infrastructure investment around the world.
U.S. athletes to watch in Tokyo [photo gallery]
The United States is sending 613 athletes to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Here are some contenders to keep an eye on.
U.S. works to prevent atrocities worldwide
In a new report, the U.S. government calls attention to atrocities around the world and details U.S. and partner nations' efforts to stop them.
