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The U.S. Department of State has determined that certain culturally significant objects are being temporarily imported from abroad for exhibition in the "Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking" exhibition at the Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts. These objects may also be displayed at other yet-to-be-determined locations. The State Department deems this temporary display in the United States to be in the national interest, and these decisions have been published in the Federal Register. For more information, individuals can contact Reed Liriano at the U.S. Department of State.

The State Department has designated Fuad Ahmad Nuri Ali al-Shakan, also known by several other names, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224. This designation identifies him as a leader of the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions, whose assets are subject to blocking. The decision was made to prevent providing prior notice to certain individuals due to concerns that it could undermine the effectiveness of the blocking measures. This notice was issued by Michael R. Pompeo and will be published in the Federal Register.

The Department of State has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of information collection concerning the Professional Development Fellowship (PDF) Application. This application is specifically for spouses and partners of U.S. government employees working overseas. The Department is seeking public comments until February 26, 2021, about the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection process. The comments received will help the Department evaluate and possibly improve the information collection, which is essential for determining the award of professional development fellowships.

The Department of State has granted Chris Miner the authority to handle matters related to immunity from judicial seizure for cultural objects brought into the United States for purposes like exhibition or research. This authority is based on existing laws and prior delegations and allows several senior officials, including the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of State, to also exercise these powers. The delegation will end when a new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges takes office, unless it is revoked sooner. The details of this delegation are set to be published in the Federal Register.

The Department of State has released a detailed report on gifts received by federal employees from foreign governments in 2023. This report, compiled by the Office of the Chief of Protocol, includes gifts that exceed a minimal value of $480, as defined by U.S. law and regulations. It also incorporates certain gifts from prior years that were not included in earlier reports because they were not reported on time. The publication of this report in the Federal Register is required by federal law.

The State Department has determined that certain objects being imported for the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York are culturally significant. The exhibition may also take place at additional venues within the United States. These objects are deemed important for national interest, and the Department has ordered that these determinations be publicly announced. The exhibition is sanctioned under various legal authorities, including a specific Act from 1965 and several delegations of authority.

The State Department has officially designated the group Ansarallah, also known by various other names such as Ansar Allah and Supporters of God, as a foreign terrorist organization. This decision was made after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury and is based on a review of relevant evidence as outlined in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The announcement, signed by the then Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, is recorded in the Federal Register, formally stating the group's designation.

The U.S. Department of State has decided to enforce sanctions against certain foreign entities and individuals under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act. These punishments are for transferring or acquiring goods, services, or technology that could help develop weapons of mass destruction or missile systems. Specifically, companies from China and a North Korean individual in China are affected. The sanctions include a ban on U.S. government procurement and assistance, as well as suspending export licenses for these entities. These measures will be in place for two years unless changed by the Secretary of State.

The State Department has decided that certain culturally significant objects will be imported to the U.S. to be displayed in the exhibition “The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower” at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, as well as possibly in other locations. This exhibition is considered to be in the national interest. Public Notice of these determinations will be published in the Federal Register.

The document is a notice from the State Department regarding the organization known as Palestinian Islamic Jihad. After reviewing relevant records and consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, decided to maintain the designation of this group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This decision was made because the conditions that led to the initial designation have not changed, and it is deemed necessary for the national security of the United States. The notice was published in the Federal Register.