The US Department of State has proposed stricter J-1 exchange visitor visa rules, expanding termination powers and sponsor obligations. Most participants will now receive fixed program durations, requiring extensions. The changes aim to strengthen program integrity and improve oversight, with public comments open for 60 days.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a trilateral framework agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon in Washington. The deal aims for lasting peace and security, addressing the disarmament of Hezbollah and Israel's border security.
The US Department of State regrets the failure to reach consensus on a final document at the NPT Review Conference, blaming disagreements over Iran's nonproliferation threat. Russia and Iran, however, pointed to US and Israeli actions as detrimental to the treaty regime.
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 Department of State announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for 45 days. Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that the department will reconvene the political track of negotiations, while a security track will be launched at the Pentagon with military delegations from both countries.
