The US State Department is cracking down on illegal 'birth tourism' schemes by revoking visas and dismantling networks in Africa and Europe. The effort targets visa fraud, not the act of giving birth in the US, which is legal.
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The US State Department confirmed the death of a US government employee working at the US Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar. The body was found about two weeks ago in a residential complex, and Myanmar police are treating it as a potential homicide, having detained a Thai national.
A US diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar, with police investigating the death as a possible murder. A Thai woman has been detained in connection with the case, according to diplomatic sources. The US State Department confirmed the death but offered no further details.
The US State Department has declined to provide further details regarding the death of an American national in Myanmar, citing privacy concerns. Sources in the diplomatic community suggest the man was found dead at a hotel two weeks ago, and police are investigating it as a potential murder with a Thai woman in custody.
Iran's 2026 World Cup delegation faces visa issues for support staff, sparking diplomatic tensions with the US, despite player visas being approved on June 5.
The US State Department and Vice-President JD Vance have criticized the UK's handling of Henry Nowak's murder, linking it to 'civilizational decline' and 'mass migration' issues, escalating tensions between the two nations.
The U.S. State Department said Trump and Xi reaffirmed their shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea during their Beijing summit, as Xi is set to visit Pyongyang next week. The State Department also said it remains open to dialogue with Pyongyang without preconditions and committed to complete denuclearization.
The US State Department's use of the term 'replacement migration' has been enthusiastically embraced by Germany's far-right AfD party, amplifying conspiracy theories about population replacement. This rhetoric, originating from the Trump administration, has found fertile ground among German extremist groups and is now being discussed in the Bundestag.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, announced by the Trump administration, contingent on Hezbollah halting hostilities and withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The US seeks to leverage this to advance peace talks with Iran, though Tehran links the conflicts.
The US State Department announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating operatives from the South Litani Sector. This follows recent Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket attacks, with further talks scheduled for June 22.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating operatives from the South Litani Sector. This follows deadly Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket attacks, with further talks scheduled for June 22.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing attacks. The deal follows recent Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket fire, with further talks scheduled for June 22.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire and establish pilot security zones in Lebanon, banning Hezbollah militants. The agreement, mediated by the US, requires a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and evacuation from areas south of the Litani River, with the Lebanese army taking control.
The US State Department plans to significantly reduce visa processing centers in Africa from around 50 to 20 hubs, impacting foreigners seeking US visas. This move is part of the Trump administration's broader immigration crackdown.
South Korean National Security Advisor Wi Sung-rak will meet with US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet to discuss bilateral issues including South Korea's nuclear-powered submarine construction and securing rights for uranium enrichment and reprocessing spent nuclear fuel. The transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) is also likely to be discussed.
The US State Department plans to cut visa processing at its African embassies and consulates from nearly 50 to 20 hubs in the coming weeks, with changes expected in June. This move is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to limit immigration and crack down on visa overstays.
The US State Department plans to reduce visa processing at its embassies and consulates in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 locations in the coming weeks, with the change expected in June. This move is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to limit immigration.
The US State Department deleted a social media post featuring Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks after critics noted he might have called President Trump 'stupid.' Rubio stated 'every country has stupid people,' but Trump had amplified a post calling India a 'hellhole,' leading to the diplomatic backtrack.
The US State Department expressed regret over the failure to adopt a consensus document at the NPT review conference, criticizing Iran's non-compliance with its obligations and expansion of nuclear activities without credible justification.
USCIS announced a policy change requiring foreigners seeking green cards to apply from outside the US, a move criticized by immigration advocates and analysts. The policy, which reverses a decades-old process, aims to close perceived loopholes but may impact mixed-status families and vulnerable immigrants.
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of equipment and services for HAWK surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine, valued at $108.1 million. The deal includes spare parts and maintenance support, with Sierra Nevada Corporation as the principal contractor.
The U.S. threatens to revoke visas of the Palestinian U.N. delegation if Ambassador Riyad Mansour doesn't withdraw his bid for General Assembly Vice President, citing undermining of Trump's peace plan and past accusations of Israeli genocide.
Democratic senators, led by Jeff Merkley, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to stop plans for a special edition U.S. passport featuring Donald Trump's image. They argue it politicizes a national milestone and risks taxpayer cost.
