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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 US State Department indicated a proposed nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia would only require a less stringent "bilateral safeguards agreement," raising concerns among non-proliferation advocates. Critics fear the deal lacks sufficient guarantees, especially given Saudi Arabia's past statements about pursuing nuclear weapons if Iran does.
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of support services for Apache attack helicopters and M777 howitzers to India, valued at over $428 million. The deals aim to bolster India's defense capabilities and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Lebanon and Israel have extended their ceasefire for 45 days, brokered by the US State Department, despite ongoing violence. Further talks are scheduled for May and June.
Lebanon and Israel agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days following US-mediated talks. The truce, set to expire Sunday, will now last until June 29. The US State Department will host further negotiations on June 2-3 for a political agreement.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio left the Vatican on Thursday after seeing Pope Leo in what was expected to have been a fraught meeting following President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran war. Rubio spent 2-1/2 hours at the Vatican before driving away in a convoy under tight security. He met initially Leo before sitting down with senior Vatican officials, including top diplomat Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The Vatican and the US State Department did not...
According to the US State Department, the conversation took place at the initiative of the Russian side
As follows from the document, Kiev requested the possibility of purchasing 1,200 JDAMs in KMU-572 configuration and 332 in KMU-556 configuration, as well as associated equipment and documentation
The US State Department has launched a global diplomatic effort to address concerns that Chinese AI firms, including Moonshot AI, DeepSeek, and MiniMax, are illicitly distilling US AI models to train their own systems.
