JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING – JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING – The combined in-orbit space fleets of China and Russia grew more than 70% in just over two years, evidence of both nations’ intent to undercut U.S. and allied global leadership in the…

Russian Resident Indicted on Conspiracy Charges Related to Operating Hydra Market The Justice Department has seized Hydra Market (Hydra), the world’s largest and longest-running darknet market. In 2021, Hydra accounted for an estimated 80% of all darknet market-related cryptocurrency transactions,…

“As more countries normalize relations with Israel — which will happen quite quickly, we believe — the region will become more and more stable, secure, and prosperous.” Donald J. Trump President of the United States ACHIEVING PEACE: President Donald J.…

The governments of the United States of America and the State of Kuwait held the fourth U.S.-Kuwait Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on November 24, 2020. U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo hosted Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Dr. Ahmed Nasser…

The Department of Justice has seized virtual currency worth an estimated $24 million on behalf of the Brazilian government. The seizure order was obtained pursuant to an official request from the government of Brazil, made under the Treaty between the…

American leaders from both parties stood down to China for 40 years. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) broke the rules on global trade, allowed Chinese firms to steal technology from American companies, and in turn destroyed entire sectors of our…

The United States has seized “Aletejahtv.com” and “kataibhezbollah.com,” two websites that were unlawfully utilized by Kata’ib Hizballah, a Specially Designated National and a Foreign Terrorist Organization. “Seizures like these are critical to preventing designated entities and terrorist organizations from using…

The United States considers the Pacific Islands to be important partners in fostering a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and we greatly value our historical ties, strong economic links, and mutual cooperation towards a brighter future. In 2019, we announced…

On Sept. 29, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia entered a final judgment and permanent injunction against Edward Snowden, a former employee of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and contractor for the National Security Agency…

The International Community Is Urged To Follow Suit and Repatriate Its Citizens from Syria With the recent transfer of custody of four defendants, the United States has successfully repatriated all Americans held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) against whom…

By NAVCENT Public Affairs U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet BAHRAIN — The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) was created July 2019 as a way to deter unprofessional behavior in the waters of the Middle East region…

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing is refueled during a hot refueling training scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 21, 2020. Personnel from the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 379th…