Rwanda – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Date: 2024-11-22 00:00 The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for Rwanda, indicating that travelers should exercise increased caution due to crime, terrorism, and civil unrest. Crime Rwanda is generally considered a safe country, but petty crime such as pickpocketing, theft, and mugging … Read more
Cuba – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Date: November 22, 2024 Source: U.S. Department of State The U.S. Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for Cuba, raising the travel advisory level from Level 1 to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. This means that travelers should be aware of the potential for civil … Read more
Iraq – Level 4: Do Not Travel November 22, 2024 U.S. Department of State Summary The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Iraq due to ongoing security concerns, including the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Travel to Iraq is extremely dangerous due to the high risk of serious injury … Read more
Austin Makes Historic Visit to Fiji, Strengthens US-Fiji Defense Ties November 22, 2024 Suva, Fiji – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made history today on his first official visit to Fiji, becoming the first US Defense Secretary to visit the Pacific island nation. The visit marks a significant milestone in the growing defense cooperation between … Read more
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Strengthens Ties with ASEAN at Vientiane Meeting Vientiane, Laos – U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III participated in the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Vientiane, Laos, on November 22-23, 2024. The ADMM-Plus is an annual gathering of defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) … Read more
Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense For Policy Amanda Dory’s Meeting With Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan Nagashima Akihisa 2024-11-22 19:14 Washington, D.C. – Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan Nagashima Akihisa today at the Pentagon. The two … Read more
Fact Sheet: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s 12th Trip to the Indo-Pacific November 22, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III began his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific region today, underscoring the United States’ enduring commitment to the region. During his trip, Secretary Austin will visit Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia. Singapore In … Read more
Antron Brown Claims Fourth NHRA Top Fuel Title at Pomona Pomona, California (November 18, 2024) – Antron Brown, the legendary three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion, has etched his name in the annals of drag racing history once more. At the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Brown captured his fourth … Read more
Renewable Energy Shines at Toyota Alabama November 18, 2024 HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (November 18, 2024) – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) today announced a significant expansion of its on-site renewable energy capabilities, with the addition of a new 80-megawatt solar farm. The solar farm, located on a 500-acre site adjacent to the plant, will generate enough … Read more
White House Requests Additional Disaster Relief Funding On November 18, 2024, the White House sent a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives requesting additional funding for disaster relief. The request comes in the wake of several major natural disasters that have struck the United States in recent months, including Hurricane Ian, Hurricane … Read more