U.S. Department of State Weekly Digest Bulletin (part 2)

 

U.S. Department of State,update (part 1)

U.S. Response to Iran’s Attack on Israel
04/14/2024

U.S. Response to Iran’s Attack on Israel
04/14/2024 12:30 AM EDT



Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

The United States condemns Iran’s attack on Israel in the strongest terms. While we do not seek escalation, we will continue to support Israel’s defense, and as the President made clear, we will defend U.S. personnel. I will be consulting with allies and partners in the region and around the world in the hours and days ahead.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
04/14/2024



Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
04/14/2024 06:18 PM EDT



Office of the Spokesperson

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Secretary Blinken and the Foreign Minister discussed last night’s unprecedented air attack against Israel by Iran. The Secretary reiterated that while the United States does not seek escalation, we will continue to support Israel’s defense. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister agreed on the importance of a coordinated diplomatic response. The two agreed to stay in close touch on those efforts.




Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

Council of the EU,update

 

Press material Monday, 29 April 2024

● Council of the EU   29/04/2024 11:57 | Press release | The Council gives the final green light to the prolongation of a child sexual abuse protection measure   Today, the Council adopted a regulation prolonging an interim measure to combat online child sexual abuse. The interim measure will be extended until 3 April 2026. Main elements The regulation which was adopted today sustains a derogation from data protection rules in the electronic communications sector which allows providers of so-called number-independent interpersonal communications services (e.g. messaging services) to use specific technologies for the processing of personal and other data to detect online child sexual abuse on their services, to report and to remove it. The prolongation also forsees that, in order to obtain comprehensive reporting and comparable statistics, providers should make the information about the reports of detected online child sexual abuse that they submit to the authorities and the Commission available in a structured format. Next steps The regulation enters into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the EU. It is directly applicable in all member states. Background The derogation, first agreed in 2021 and now extended until 3 April 2026 will bridge the gap until a new EU law, currently on the table of the Council and the European Parliament, offers a long-term legal framework for the detection of online child sexual abuse.   Prevention of online child sexual abuse (background information)

Meetings Monday, 29 April 2024

● Council of the EU   29/04/2024 12:25 | Meetings | Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 7 May 2024

Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau,..

 Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day of Mourning

April 28, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:

“Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we come together to honour the Canadians who have been injured, killed, or sick because of workplace incidents. We remember those who left us too soon, and we support all those who still live with the unimaginable loss.

“Since 1991, the National Day of Mourning has been observed across Canada. To pay tribute to those whose lives were tragically lost, many Canadians perform acts of remembrance, such as lighting candles, laying wreaths, observing moments of silence, and wearing commemorative pins, ribbons or black armbands. Monuments have also been created as tributes to the victims, like the LifeQuilt – a memorial honouring young workers between the ages of 14 and 24 who have been killed or injured on the job.

“The federal government is working with employees and employers to make sure workers are taken care of, including by strengthening the Canada Labour Code. As part of these efforts, through Bill C-65, we are fighting harassment and violence, including sexual and domestic violence, to ensure workers have the support they need – whenever they need it.

“Through the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, we’re providing up-to-date resources and services to raise awareness on worker safety, particularly for new and young Canadian workers starting their careers. I encourage employers, employees, and students to make use of the Centre’s resources – because safer workplaces will mean a safer, better Canada.

“As we mark the National Day of Mourning, let us take a moment to honour those who have lost their lives or were injured at work. I invite Canadians to join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #DayOfMourning to raise awareness and tell their stories.”

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Donations from Norway to Ukraine for around NOK 1 billion

News story | 26/04/2024 | Ministry of Defence

‘The war in Ukraine continues with high intensity. Norway has provided critical material to Ukraine to support them in their fight against Russia. We and our allies are clear about our long-term support for Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Norway’s steadfast support,’ says Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

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NOK 1 billion to prevent plastic pollution

Press release | 23/04/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

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Prop. 112 S (2022–2023) - The municipal proposition 2024 – chapter 4

Proposition | 11/05/2023 | Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

In the municipal proposition, the Norwegian government presents its policy for the municipal sector. The new General Purpose Grant Scheme for county authorities was presented in Proposition 112 S (2022–2023) and has been translated.

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