Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan on the occasion of the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue. Begin text: Japan hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8-9, 2026. The Department of State and Department of War co-chaired for the United States,

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings

Portugal National Day On behalf of the American people, I send warm congratulations to Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence next month, we recognize Portugal as one of our earliest and most steadfast partners. Your support during our nation’s founding forged a friendship that has only deepened with time. This year marks notable progress in our bilateral rel

by Rami ben Ze'ev At the End of the Path, the Beginning of the Journey Ten years. Ten years of opening the Holy Zohar each day and walking, step by step, through its mysteries. Ten years of rising in the morning or settling in the evening with the same purpose: to learn, to reflect, to question, and to draw a little closer to the hidden light contained within the words of Torah. When I began this journey, I did not know where it would lead. Like every traveller standing at th

Joint Statement on the Preeminence of the U.S. Government Regulating Health Risks for Americans The text of the following statement was released by the Department of State and Department of Health and Human Services. Begin Text The United States remains committed to protecting the public health of Americans through sound science, transparency, and rigorous independent review. International organizations can play a constructive role in advancing scientific discussion, but the

Continuing to Promote Accountability for the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship The United States will not ignore the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship’s responsibility for the horrific death of political prisoner Brooklyn Rivera. U.S.-sanctioned Lumberto Campbell Hooker was directly involved in denying medical care to Brooklyn Rivera and prevented his family from burying his remains. Today the Trump Administration took decisive steps to impose additional visa restrictions on more than

Forced landing following loss of power, field adjacent to Stoney Lane Airfield, Worcestershire, 8 June 2025 Anniversary Statement: Pulsar XP, G-CKIS This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into an accident involving a kit-built Pulsar XP aircraft, G-CKIS. During the approach to land the engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing in a field just short of the runway. The field was soft with long grass and on touchdown the aircraft spun round cau

As the conflict escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, which facilitates the passage of approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil and a significant portion of India’s energy imports, most commercial traffic in the area was nearly halted. About 54% of India's LPG consumption was routed through the Strait of Hormuz, putting the supply of cooking gas at risk in the event of disruption. Nevertheless, India was one of the few countries that managed to keep its energy cargoes moving.

by Elisheva bas Chana Shabbos Sometimes there is not enough time—like today—but there are always a few minutes to spare to write a message, especially for Shabbos. Shabbos is an important mitzvah for all of us, but it is also a mitzvah specifically associated with women: lighting the candles, and experiencing the beauty and peace that come when we enter Shabbos. A sanctuary in time, a vessel we create by keeping Shabbos holy, turning it into a dwelling place for HaShem. With