Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“We’re setting records on this trip. We’re bringing a lot of investment back into the United States of America. We’ll be well over $10 trillion. I want to thank your Highness for helping with that number. You know you can count on us, and you know that it’s going to be a great investment for you.” –President Donald J. Trump
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
This week, President Trump has announced landmark agreements worth hundreds of billions of dollars. These deals will expand American manufacturing, strengthen critical supply chains, and fuel innovation.
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Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with the press in Antalya, Türkiye, on May 15, 2025.
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Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Department Press Briefing with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott at the Department of State, on May 15, 2025.
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 16 May 2025, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech at the European Political Community (EPC) Meeting in Tirana, Albania.
‘New Europe in a new world: unity – cooperation – joint action’ is the key theme of the event. Leaders will first meet in a plenary session dedicated to security and a shared vision for the future of Europe.
Three high-level roundtables will then take place around the following topics:
– Europe’s security and democratic resilience, including Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
– competitiveness and economic security
– mobility challenges and youth empowerment
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Source: United Nations (Video News)
Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Secretary-General/Travels
– Libya
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Security Council
– Democratic Republic of the Congo
– Democratic Republic of the Congo/Humanitarian
– Sudan
– Haiti
– Syria
– International Day of Families
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SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVELS
The Secretary-General left Germany in the morning and is now on his way to Iraq. Earlier today, in Berlin, he met with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany. They discussed topics that included the situation in the Middle East and the partnership between the UN and Germany.
Yesterday, he met the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and he told reporters later that they had discussed, among other topics, the situations in Gaza and Ukraine.
While in Iraq, Mr. Guterres will attend the Arab League Summit. He will address the Summit on Saturday. He is also scheduled to hold a number of meetings with leaders and officials attending the summit, including leaders of the host country. He is also going to meet with our UN team in Iraq.
LIBYA
The Secretary-General takes note of the truce reached in Tripoli yesterday and calls on all parties to take urgent steps to sustain and build upon it through dialogue.
The rapid nature of the escalation, which drew armed groups from outside the city and subjected heavily populated neighborhoods to heavy artillery fire, was alarming. The Secretary-General is deeply saddened to hear of the deaths of at least eight civilians in the recent clashes.
The Secretary-General reminds all parties of their obligation to protect civilians and calls on them to engage in serious dialogue in good faith to address the root causes of the conflict.
The United Nations stands ready to provide its good offices to facilitate agreement on a path towards lasting peace and stability in Libya.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Informal comments to the media by ICC Caucus on behalf of the members of the Security Council that are state parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: France, Greece, Guyana, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Sierra Leone, on the 29th report of the ICC Prosecutor’s Office to the Security Council on the situation in Libya.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved another important step towards establishing a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships globally, aiming for net-zero emissions by or around, i.e close to 2050.
The IMO Net-zero Framework is the first in the world to combine mandatory emissions limits and GHG pricing across an entire industry sector.
UN News article: https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/05/1163241
IMO: https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/pages/IMO-approves-netzero-regulations.aspx
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Meet Roger, a Veteran. This is his VA story. the CCICM program was able to help him navigate a complicated system and provide him with services he didn’t even know existed. They helped him get much needed medical equipment, in-home health care, and transportation. Additionally, they make sure he stays on track with his recovery and offer support with his treatment that he otherwise wouldn’t have had. More information about the CCICM program can be found at https://news.va.gov/117472/new-va-practice-simplifies-care-for-veterans/
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Meet Mark, a Veteran. This is his VA story. the CCICM program was able to get him the help he needed. They helped him get housed, stay housed, and offer support with his treatment that he otherwise wouldn’t have had. More information about the CCICM program can be found at https://news.va.gov/117472/new-va-practice-simplifies-care-for-veterans/
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
This high-level event that will bring together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and academics to explore how global and regional developments impact countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Amid heightened global uncertainty, the discussions will focus on the policy actions required to foster sustained growth, stability, and shared prosperity across the region.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons recap his House Appropriation Committee testimony and more.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
TSA Law Enforcement – Federal Air Marshal Service Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS). Detect, Identify, and Response Operation at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, LA.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Watch ICE officers arrest Mexican national Humberto Lopez at a San Diego gas station.
Convictions:
Assault with a deadly weapon
Transportation and sales of narcotics
Robbery
Grand theft
Illegal entry into the U.S.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Press Conference by Andrew Saberton, Deputy Executive Director for Management, UNFPA, on his recent trip to Afghanistan.
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A dual humanitarian crisis is looming in Afghanistan as tens of thousands of Afghans are being forced to return from neighbouring countries. In April 2025, more than 251,000 Afghans returned from Iran and Pakistan, including over 96,000 who were deported. At the same time, UNFPA’s largest donor, the US Government, has abruptly ended all funding to UNFPA in the country, totalling over $100 million.
People forced to return to Afghanistan may encounter serious risks. This is especially true for Afghan women and girls, who face increasing restrictions in terms of access to employment, education and freedom of movement in Afghanistan. These concerns are compounded by acute humanitarian needs inside Afghanistan, rising unemployment rates, as well as natural disasters and extreme weather incidents.
The funding UNFPA has lost was mostly for Family Health Houses, mobile health teams and psychosocial support services in rural communities. As a result, 6.3 million people, mostly women and girls, will lose access to life-saving care and UNFPA will be forced to reduce the number of facilities it supports by over a half over the next year.
From 4 – 9 May 2025, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Management) Mr. Andrew Saberton visited Afghanistan to see the difference UNFPA is making and better understand the impact of the funding cuts. He visited UNFPA-supported services in the capital Kabul, Bamyan province, and the Torkham border with Pakistan and saw the devastating impacts the massive cuts to UNFPA will have in one of the world’s greatest humanitarian crises.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
“Blue helmets can mean the difference between life and death,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged renewed global commitment to peacekeeping during the opening of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, warning that operations are facing unprecedented financial and political pressure.
“My thanks to Germany for bringing us together at this consequential moment,” Guterres said. “This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations organization was founded on the conviction that peace is possible if we work as one United’s human family. That is what our peace operations are about.”
Highlighting the symbolic and operational importance of the United Nations peacekeeping forces, the Secretary-General stated, “The UN Blue Helmets are the most globally recognized symbol of the world’s ability to come together to help countries move from conflict to peace.”
Guterres pointed to several countries that transitioned from war to stability with the help of UN missions. “There is a long list of countries that have achieved durable peace with the support of UN peacekeeping, including Cambodia, Cote d’Ivoire, El Salvador, Liberia, Namibia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Timor-Leste. Many of these countries now themselves contribute troops,” he said.
However, he also emphasized the human cost of these missions. “Through the decades, 4400 peacekeepers have fallen in the line of duty. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten,” he said, inviting participants to join him in a moment of silence.
As part of a broader reform process initiated by Member States, Guterres referenced the “Pact for the Future,” which calls for a comprehensive review of peace operations. “The review will examine how we can make peacekeeping operations more adaptable, flexible and resilient while recognizing the limitations in situations where there is little or no peace to keep,” he said.
He acknowledged the difficulties of operating in increasingly polarized geopolitical contexts. “We see increasing differences of views around our peacekeeping operations work, and then what circumstances with what mandates they should be deploys. And for how long,” he noted.
Guterres also addressed the challenge of shrinking financial resources. “Peace operations can only succeed when backed by robust mandates and clear, predictable and sustained contributions, both financial and logistical,” he stated. “It is crucial that we are able to use the increasingly limited resources we have and use them well.”
Concluding his address, the Secretary-General called for continued Member State engagement. “Supported at every step by Member States, we look forward to your government’s support and ideas as we tackle these challenges together,” he said.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Commemoration of International Day of Vesak 2025, co-hosted by Permanent Mission of Thailand and Sri Lanka.
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The General Assembly, by its resolution 54/115 of 1999, recognized internationally the Day of Vesak to acknowledge the contribution that Buddhism, one of the oldest religions in the world, has made for over two and a half millennia and continues to make to the spirituality of humanity. This day is commemorated annually at the UN Headquarters and other UN offices, in consultation with the relevant UN offices and with permanent missions.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
With help from the Texas Department of Safety, we arrested Honduran criminal alien Wilmer Mancia-Morales in Harlingen, Texas, May 8.
Convicted of burglarizing a home
Facing criminal prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Texas for reentry after removal
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
Thulani Mlambo, founder of the award-winning Nayi le Achaar, shares his journey as he reimagines a 4,000-year legacy, blending tradition and innovation to create the world’s first gourmet achaar pâté.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Source: US Coast Guard (video statements)
Welcome aboard the USCGC Kimball (WMSL-756)!
From sunrise to sunset, the crew of the Kimball stands the watch, scanning the horizon for the cartel vessels that are smuggling illegal narcotics into the United States. The cutter and crew have the capability to quickly launch small-boats, helicopters, and surveillance drones in their mission to interdict drug traffickers.
Homeported in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Kimball is the 7th multi-mission National Security Cutter. With a range of 13,000 nautical miles, the advanced technologies of the cutter are used to support the Coast Guard’s mission to maintain the security of America’s maritime boundaries, engage in critical Law Enforcement operations, and provide long-range search and rescue capabilities.
Applying our unique authorities and capabilities, USCGC Kimball is at the forefront of the Coast Guard’s efforts to secure U.S. borders and maritime approaches.
USCG video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
Today, the Justice Department hosted the 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance program. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon delivered remarks, followed by a discussion with Eugene Bergman, a Holocaust survivor, that was moderated by Ellen Germain, Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues at the Department of State.
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
Today, the Justice Department hosted the 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance program. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon delivered remarks, followed by a discussion with Eugene Bergman, a Holocaust survivor, that was moderated by Ellen Germain, Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues at the Department of State.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
This is not a technical adjustment — it is a political choice rooted in trust, flexibility, and long-term sustainability.
With this reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the European Commission is making a clear commitment to reduce administrative burdens, strengthen resilience, and empower farmers across the European Union. This package reflects a strategic shift: aligning EU policy with the real needs on the ground. By placing simplification, subsidiarity, and mutual trust at the core of agricultural support, we are shaping a CAP that delivers both stability and forward-looking solutions for Europe’s farmers.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Washington, D.C.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Department Press Briefing with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott at the Department of State, on May 15, 2025.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
President Donald J. Trump was welcomed to the United Arab Emirates by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Air Force One
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“You’re a very special group of people. And that’s why in my 2026 budget, includes across the board…pay raises for each and every one of you. So you do your duty for us, and as Commander in Chief, I will always do and fulfill my duty to you.”