Tight photo of woman's hand holding candle in Ukrainian flag colors with words 'We Want Peace' (© David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters)

Russians in the U.S., and elsewhere, press for peace

Many Russians in the U.S. and around the world continue to voice their opposition to Russia's war against Ukraine.
Illustration of man with long nose and Russian flag pin standing in front of biohazard symbol (State Dept./D. Thompson)

Why nobody believes the Kremlin’s bioweapons claims

Hundreds of Russian scientists have called the Kremlin's biological weapons lab claims "pure fiction" and so have other experts
U.S. flag, U.K. flag and Australian flag (© Shutterstock.com)

Boosting Indo-Pacific security, prosperity through AUKUS

Learn about AUKUS, the U.S., Australia and U.K. partnership that aims to increase security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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U.S. pledges $6 billion to protect the ocean

The warming of the planet means more heat entering the ocean. See what the U.S. government is doing to counter the problem.
Kennedy family posing outside behind historic photo on easel (U.S. Embassy Dhaka)

Special kinship: U.S., Bangladesh and Kennedy family

The late U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy was an outspoken supporter of Bangladesh’s 1971 liberation movement. Family ties continue today.
Two men putting sandbags into wooden framework around statue of lion (© Ivan Strahov/UNESCO)

Defending Ukraine’s art and culture from destruction

Private and public organizations in the U.S. and around the world have rallied to help Ukraine protect its cultural heritage.
Silhouettes of people walking in front of sun near horizon (© Charlie Riedel/AP)

International action has helped ozone layer recover

Thanks to international efforts, the ozone layer could completely heal by 2066. Learn more about this decadeslong work.
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The U.S. works with partners to stop wildlife trafficking

Learn how the United States is working with countries around the globe to stop wildlife trafficking and protect ecosystems.
Women wrapped in Ukrainian flags standing in the dark (© Kin Cheung/AP)

World remains united behind Ukraine, 1 year later

In a demonstration of global unity one year after Russia's invasion, the U.N. General Assembly reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty.