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The 2024 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program is now accepting applications. This fellowship offers young teachers and graduate students the opportunity to enroll…
Settlements in the West Bank
PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MAY 21, 2023 We are deeply troubled by the Israeli government’s order that allows its citizens to establish a…
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 17, 2023 On May 17, we commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia…
2024–2025 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is pleased to announce the recruitment for the 2024-2025 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. This program is a Fulbright exchange that brings mid-career professionals with…
U.S. Embassy Beirut Hosts Elie Saab in a Night of Culture
Media Notice For Immediate Release Ambassador Dorothy Shea hosted an evening with the Lebanese and global fashion designer and businessman Elie Saab, as part of…
Secretary Blinken’s Remarks on the 40th Anniversary of the Bombing of U.S. Embassy Beirut
On April 18, 1983, 63 people — Americans and Lebanese colleagues, friends, and loved ones — were killed in a terrorist attack by Hizballah on…
40th Anniversary of the April 18, 1983 Embassy Bombing
Today, U.S. Embassy Beirut marked the 40th anniversary of the April 18, 1983 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, in which a suicide bomber…
Beginning of Implementation of Material Support Program for the ISF
April 17, 2023 Media Notice For Immediate Release The United States and the United Nations Announce Beginning of Implementation of Material Support Program for the…
Reminder About Updating Travel Documents for Upcoming Summer Travel Season
With the summer travel season approaching, U.S. Embassy Beirut reminds U.S. citizens to make sure that their passports are still valid for travel. Some countries…
The United States Designates Lebanese Individuals and Entities Profiting from Public Corruption
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 4, 2023 Today, the United States is designating Raymond Zina Rahme and Teddy Zina Rahme, also…
FACT SHEET: Implementing the United States Strategy on Countering Corruption: Accomplishments and Renewed...
The White House March 29, 2023 On December 6, 2021, President Biden issued the first United States Strategy on Countering Corruption to meet the grave…
Declaration of the Summit for Democracy
Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson March 29, 2023 Today, President Biden and the leaders of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic…
Publication of Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 28, 2023 The Department of State is committed to facilitating legitimate travel to the United States for both…
Targeting Syrian and Lebanese Illicit Drug Traffickers
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 28, 2023 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s family members and associates rely on the illicit drug trade…
U.S. Ambassador Shea Announces $20 Million Energy Fund to Help Lebanese Entities Finance Renewable Energy...
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea announced the launch of a $20 million Solar & Renewable Energy Fund at an event in the presence of…
Ambassador Shea’s Remarks at the Launch of the Solar and Renewable Energy Fund
Marhaba wa meseh al-kheer. Good evening your Excellencies Minister of Energy Fayyad, Minister of Environment Yassin, and Minister of Industry Bouchikian; Berytech Chairman and CEO,…
Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will travel to Jordan, Egypt,…
Joint Statement from Ambassadors and Prime Minister Mikati
PRESS RELEASE Thursday 9 March 2023 Joint statement from the Ambassadors of the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Deputy Ambassador of…
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