On International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we remember and stand with the victims and survivors of enforced disappearance and their families. We call upon governments to put an end to this egregious practice and respect human rights.

This afternoon, Russia struck an apartment building in Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, killing several and injuring many, including children. Our thoughts are with the people of Kharkiv as rescue operations are underway. Russia must be held accountable for these war crimes.

Paraclimbing will be a new sport during the #LA28 Paralympics. As Team USA athletes train for the next games, they’re proving the inclusive power of sports — and that we all belong. #OneForAll

Bonjour from the #Paris24 Olympics and Paralympics! 🇫🇷🏅 U.S. Embassy France quizzed fans about the Olympics and how we are supporting Team USA and U.S. travelers during the games.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin is an American hero who will be remembered for his kindness and selflessness. Our hearts break for Jon, Rachel, and their entire family, as well as the other families who found out today their loved ones won’t be coming home. May their memory be a blessing.

✨Happy #PassportMonth✨ Follow along on Travel - State Dept accounts during the month of September for trivia, fun facts, and important information about your passport. Happy Travels!

September marks the return to school for many children worldwide. But not for thousands of children in Ukraine who Russia has forcibly transferred to Russia. Putin must stop this outrageous and illegal behavior.

I've worked tirelessly to bring Hersh home, and Jill and I could not be more heartbroken by the news of his death. It is tragic and reprehensible. Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. And we'll continue working towards a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages.

Press freedom is important because the truth matters. Our Foreign Press Center helps over 1,500 foreign journalists in the U.S. obtain their press credentials and connects them with experts on U.S. policy and culture to help explain complex issues.

We celebrate the achievements of American workers on #Labor Day, including those serving our country domestically and abroad. Your resilience and commitment to excellence are the foundation of our nation’s strength.

As President Biden often says: Wall Street didn’t build America – the middle class built America, and unions built the middle class. On Labor Day, we celebrate labor unions and recommit to ensuring every hardworking American has a fair shot at achieving the promise of the American Dream.

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and I met in the Situation Room with the U.S. hostage deal negotiation team following the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages by Hamas. We are devastated and outraged. Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. We also discussed next

The United States is committed to building a ​more sustainable future that creates good jobs and ​supports a healthy planet for future generations.

We are backing up our foreign policy on climate with concrete actions. The U.S. Mission to Japan switched to 100% carbon-free electricity. Learn how we are doing our part to minimize the effects of the climate crisis. state.gov/dipnote-u-s-de…

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Be mindful, be demure when booking your next international trip. Notice how we check travel.state.gov for travel advisories. See how we find country-specific information on what we can and cannot pack at travel.state.gov/destination

We are issuing more passports than ever before. Check your passport’s expiration date and apply early. We’re also adding 6 new passport agencies to better serve U.S. citizens traveling abroad.

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The United States will continue to expose efforts to undermine our democratic institutions and hold bad actors accountable. Today, we are imposing new visa restrictions and taking other steps in response to a Kremlin-backed foreign influence campaign.

.Secretary Antony Blinken heads to the Caribbean this week to meet with leaders in Haiti and the Dominican Republic about enhancing security in the region, including through the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti.