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The Department of State has announced that certain culturally significant objects from abroad are being temporarily brought to the U.S. for display in the "Projects: Gabrielle L'Hirondelle Hill" exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. These objects are deemed important for the U.S. and may be shown in additional locations yet to be confirmed. Matthew R. Lussenhop, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, made this determination based on various legal authorities, and a public notice of this decision will be published in the Federal Register.

The State Department has designated a group known as Ansarallah, also called Ansar Allah or Partisans of God, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This decision is based on their involvement or risk of involvement in terrorist activities that threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy. The order prevents any advance notice to the individuals affected, as this could undermine the government's ability to effectively block their assets. Michael R. Pompeo, who was the Secretary of State at the time, signed the order on January 12, 2021.

The State Department has issued a notice regarding the temporary import of culturally significant artworks for an exhibition titled "Soutine/de Kooning: Conversations in Paint" at The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. These objects are being brought from overseas under agreements with foreign owners and will be displayed in the U.S. because they are deemed culturally important and beneficial to the national interest. The determinations were made under various legal authorities to ensure compliance with international cultural agreements.

The U.S. Department of State has determined that certain culturally significant objects will be temporarily imported from abroad for exhibition in the "Picasso, Figures" exhibition at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, and possibly additional locations. This exhibition is considered to be in the national interest. The determinations were made under various legal authorities, and a public notice will be published in the Federal Register. For more information, Chi D. Tran from the U.S. Department of State can be contacted.

The Overseas Schools Advisory Council of the Department of State will conduct its Winter Committee Meeting online on February 25, 2021, due to Covid-19 guidelines. The meeting will focus on supporting American-sponsored schools overseas, including discussion of the Child Protection Project and mental health initiatives. Public participation is encouraged, with interested parties advised to contact Mr. Thomas Shearer for virtual attendance details by February 18, 2021.

The Department of State has announced that they have added new individuals and entities to the Department of Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This decision was made due to their involvement in harmful activities linked to the Russian government. As a result, the property and financial assets of these individuals and entities within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. Two main companies, GOTIK SHIPPING CO and PLIO ENERGY CARGO SHIPPING OPC PRIVATE LIMITED, along with their vessels, are mentioned in the sanctions for providing support to Russian entities subject to these restrictions.

The Department of State, together with the United States Global Change Research Program, is asking expert reviewers to assess the second-order draft of the IPCC Working Group III's contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report. This review process is part of the United States government's ongoing evaluation to ensure the report reflects a balanced and objective view on climate change issues. Experts can register to review the draft and provide comments via the USGCRP's online system starting January 18, 2021. Comments for inclusion in the U.S. government submission must be submitted by February 22, 2021, though experts may also participate in the IPCC's own review process.

The Department of State is proposing an extension of an information collection related to medical examinations for visa and immigration benefits, seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They are asking for public comments over 60 days on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection, which involves forms filled out by panel physicians on behalf of visa applicants and others seeking immigration benefits. The collected medical information is used to ensure that applicants do not have conditions affecting their eligibility for a visa and is shared with various government bodies to protect public health. Public comments on this proposal will be accepted until June 16, 2025.

The State Department has issued a notice about the temporary import of certain culturally significant objects for display in the "Asia Society Triennial: We Do Not Dream Alone (Part 2)" exhibition at the Asia Society Museum in New York. The objects are considered important to share with the public in the United States, and the exhibition aligns with national interests. This determination was made under various legal authorities and is published in the Federal Register. For additional information, individuals can contact Chi D. Tran at the U.S. Department of State.

The State Department has received a request from the Government of Vietnam seeking U.S. help to protect Vietnam's cultural heritage. This request, made under a UNESCO convention from 1970, seeks to impose U.S. restrictions on the import of certain Vietnamese archaeological and ethnological materials. These materials are significant to Vietnam's cultural heritage, and more information will be provided to the public for comment. The document published is a formal notice of this request.