US Signals Shift in Ukraine Peace Talks, Raising Concerns
The Trump administration has hinted at a potential withdrawal from peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, sparking worrie...
Chinese Firm Accused of Aiding Houthi Attacks; Airstrikes Ki...
The U.S. State Department alleges a Chinese satellite company is providing imagery used by Houthi rebels to target ships...
State Department Disbands Counter-Disinformation Unit
The State Department is shutting down its Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference office, previously k...
White House Considers Deep Cuts to State Department Budget
The Biden administration is reportedly considering significant cuts to the State Department's budget, potentially reduci...
Experts: El Salvador's Bukele Could Return Wrongfully Deport...
Legal experts believe El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele possesses the authority to facilitate the return of a man mis...
Richard Armitage, Former State Department Official, Dies at...
Richard L. Armitage, a prominent figure in the State Department during a period of significant global events, has died a...
US Students Detained in Denmark After Uber Dispute, Passport...
Two American college students are fighting to return home after being arrested in Denmark following an alleged disagreem...
Trump Administration Considers Deep Cuts to State Department...
A draft memo from the Trump administration proposes significant cuts to the State Department's budget. The plan, current...
Pete Marocco, Key Figure in USAID Changes, Resigns from Stat...
Pete Marocco, who played a significant role in reshaping USAID policies during his time at the State Department, has lef...
US Refugee Program Expands to Include South African Afrikane...
The United States has initiated a refugee program for South African Afrikaners, a white minority group. This decision co...
Flu Deaths Reach Record High in North Carolina
North Carolina is experiencing a severe flu season, with health officials reporting the highest number of flu-related de...
26 Americans Freed From Captivity Since 2025
Since January 2025, at least 26 American citizens held captive overseas have been released. This marks a significant num...
American Teen Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank; US Resp...
A 14-year-old American citizen, Amer Rabee, was fatally shot by Israeli soldiers while harvesting almonds in the West Ba...
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink to Depart Post
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is set to leave her position after serving for less than three years. Her departu...
Lawyers for Detained Columbia Grad Seek Testimony from Marco...
Lawyers representing Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate currently detained, plan to request testimony from S...
Rubio Urges Deportation of Columbia Protester Mahmoud Khalil
Senator Marco Rubio is calling for the deportation of Columbia University student protester Mahmoud Khalil. In a memo ob...
El Salvador Travel Advisory Upgraded, Deemed Safer Than Some...
The U.S. State Department has upgraded its travel advisory for El Salvador, now considering it safer than some European...
Secret U.S. Talks with Hamas to Free Hostages Failed
The United States held three secret meetings with Hamas in an attempt to secure the release of hostages. These talks mar...
Russia Releases American Ksenia Karelina After Detention
Ksenia Karelina, an American citizen detained in Russia, has been released, according to Senator Marco Rubio. Karelina w...
Ballerina Freed After Treason Imprisonment in Russia
A Russian-American ballerina, previously imprisoned in Russia on treason charges, has been released. The news was confir...
Trump Administration Debates Future of U.S. Embassy in Somal...
The Trump administration is considering the future of the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia. State Department officials...
Panama and US Strengthen Canal Security Amid China Concerns
Panama and the United States have agreed to a new security agreement focused on protecting the Panama Canal. This pact a...
Palestinian American Teen Killed in West Bank, Sparking Prot...
A 14-year-old Palestinian American boy, Amer Rabee, died after being shot in the West Bank on Sunday. His family alleges...
State Department Drops DEI Metrics from Foreign Service Eval...
The State Department will no longer include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) metrics in performance evaluations fo...
US Visa Ban Intensifies Pressure on South Sudan
The United States has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese citizens, adding to the challenges facing the East Africa...
US Revokes South Sudan Visas Over Deportation Dispute
The United States has revoked all existing visas for South Sudanese citizens and halted future visa issuances. This acti...
Bahamas Travel Alert: Crime and Shark Concerns Rise
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for The Bahamas due to a rise in crime. Travelers are urged to ex...
US State Dept. Monitoring UK Case of Woman Charged in Aborti...
The U.S. State Department is closely watching the case of Livia Tossici-Bolt, a woman in the UK facing charges related t...
Congo Commutes Death Sentences of 3 Americans After Coup Att...
The Democratic Republic of Congo's president has commuted the death sentences of three American citizens. They were conv...
Melania Trump Honors Courageous Women with Focus on Love
Former First Lady Melania Trump celebrated the International Women of Courage Awards at the State Department, honoring w...
US Sanctions Officials Over Hong Kong Autonomy Concerns
The United States has imposed sanctions on six officials from Beijing and Hong Kong. The State Department accuses these...
Myanmar Earthquake Relief Efforts Hampered by US Aid Cuts?
A major earthquake struck Myanmar, prompting international relief efforts. However, the United States' response appears...
American Woman, Faye Hall, Released After Taliban Detention
Faye Hall, an American citizen held by the Taliban since February, has been released, according to a source familiar wit...
Michigan Couple Detained in Mexico Over Timeshare Dispute
A Michigan couple is currently being held in a Mexican prison following a dispute related to their timeshare. Christy an...
Zelensky Alleges US Envoy Witkoff Promotes 'Russian Narratives'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused a U.S. envoy, Witkoff, of spreading narratives aligned with Russian i...
Richard Armitage, Former Deputy Secretary of State, Dies at 79
Richard Armitage, a prominent figure in U.S. foreign policy and former Deputy Secretary of State under Colin Powell, has...
State Dept. Confirms Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported is Safe
The State Department has confirmed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported, is "alive and sec...
Man Wrongly Deported to El Salvador Still Jailed, State Dept. Says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported to El Salvador under the Trump administration, remains imprisoned there, accor...
Stocks Waver Amid Trade War Fears; American Released from Russian Prison
The stock market experienced volatility today as concerns about an escalating trade war intensified. Investors are close...
Woman Jailed for Ukraine Donation Freed in US-Russia Swap
Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American woman imprisoned in Russia for donating $51 to a Ukrainian charity, has been release...
US-Russian Prisoner Swap Frees Ballet Dancer Ksenia Karelina
Ksenia Karelina, a U.S.-Russian dual citizen and ballet dancer, has been released from Russian custody following a priso...
Americans Repatriated After Failed Congo Coup Attempt
Three American citizens convicted for their involvement in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo hav...
US Clarifies Stance on Upcoming Talks with Iran
The State Department has clarified the nature of upcoming discussions with Iran, emphasizing they are not formal negotia...
State Department Cuts $1.3 Billion in Food Aid, Sparking Outcry
The State Department is reducing its foreign aid budget by $1.3 billion, a move impacting food programs worldwide. U.S....
US Confirms Indirect Talks with Iran on Nuclear Program
The United States has confirmed it's engaging in indirect discussions with Iran concerning its nuclear program. These ta...
American Teen Killed in West Bank Shooting
A 14-year-old American-Palestinian boy was fatally shot in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, sparking international concer...
Judge Rules FEMA Funding Freeze Violated Court Order; South Sudan Visa Restrictions
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's freeze on FEMA funding violated a previous court order. This c...
US Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Amid Deportation Dispute
The United States has canceled visas for some South Sudanese citizens due to a disagreement over deportations. U.S. offi...
Real ID Deadline Looms: Millions Still Need Compliant Identification
Millions of Americans are still without a Real ID as the rapidly approaching May 7 deadline draws near. After multiple e...
US Revokes Visa of Nobel Laureate Oscar Arias
The United States has canceled the visa of Oscar Arias, the former president of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Prize winner....
Democrats Seek to Limit Executive Power Over State Department Funding
Democrats have introduced a bill designed to protect the State Department from potential budget cuts. The proposal aims...