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  • November 22, 2023

    Blue Dot Network Steering Committee

    The U.S., Japan, Australia, the U.K., and Spain welcome Switzerland joining the Steering Committee of the Blue Dot Network.
  • November 22, 2023

    Launch Using Ballistic Missile Technology by North Korea

    We condemn in the strongest terms North Korea’s launch using ballistic missile technology.
  • November 21, 2023

    Release of Hostages in Gaza

    The U.S. welcomes the deal to release 50 hostages, including American citizens, held by Hamas since its October 7 attack on Israel.

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