The US state department announced $1bn in security assistance for Colombia following the inauguration of rightwing President Abelardo De La Espriella, who pledged to crack down on drug trafficking and armed groups.
The US announced critical minerals agreements and $2 billion in mining investments on Friday to reduce reliance on foreign nations for strategic materials, amid competition with China.
The US Treasury sanctioned Waldo Perez Cortes, Cuba's military attache in Beijing, for facilitating the procurement of military equipment from China for Cuba's armed forces.
US President Trump has personally urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to address transnational criminal organizations involved in Southeast Asia's online scam industry and fentanyl trafficking, with the US pushing for Chinese crime bosses to face international accountability.
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five foreign missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Canada, drawing criticism over potential diplomatic vacuums.
A cartographic error at the Aids 2026 Conference symbolized deeper neglect in the global HIV response, as funding cuts, particularly from the US, threaten progress, with a 25% decline in donor funding in 2025, impacting vulnerable groups and treatment access.
The U.S. State Department plans to close five diplomatic missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Canada, citing efficiency and cost-cutting. Critics warn of reduced U.S. influence abroad, potentially benefiting rivals like China and Russia.
The US State Department notified Congress of plans to close five foreign missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Canada, marking a rare downsizing of America's diplomatic footprint.
A US State Department letter to Congress confirms Türkiye's F-35 exclusion due to its S-400 system, despite diplomatic efforts. The deadlock highlights US legislative hurdles, Israeli opposition, and Türkiye's push for defense autonomy.
The US Department of State's August 2026 Visa Bulletin warns that the Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) Green Card category for India could become unavailable in coming weeks due to high demand, potentially halting further visa issuance before the fiscal year ends September 30. India's EB-2 category is already unavailable.
A US State Department presentation at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro featured an AI-generated map of Africa with every country mislabeled, causing a stir. The department took responsibility, citing a hastily changed slide, while OpenAI investigates the watermark.
The US sanctions 8 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies for operating vessels that transported Iranian oil to China and the UAE, amid ongoing economic campaign against Tehran.
The US Department of State launched a pilot in Mexico allowing eligible B1/B2 visa applicants to pay an extra $750 for an interview within 10 business days. The program, running until Dec 2026, does not guarantee visa approval or faster processing, only an earlier appointment.
The US State Department's official policy to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) "brick by brick" is seen as a critical threat to international justice. This move, involving sanctions on officials and pressure on allies, aligns the US with autocrats and follows previous Trump-era actions against the ICC.
Daniel Benaim, former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state, discusses the proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal, highlighting Saudi Arabia's economic transformation goals, key differences from the UAE deal, and potential risks including proliferation concerns and appearances of conflict of interest for the Trump administration.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are scheduled to meet on July 23 in the Philippines during ASEAN ministerial events. The agenda includes discussing US President Donald Trump's statements regarding a swift resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
The State Department's August 2026 visa bulletin brings good news for family-sponsored F2A applicants with substantial progress, but warns of potential unavailability for EB-1 and retrogression for EB-2 for Indian employment-based Green Card applicants in FY2026 due to high demand.
A US State Department report alleges Cuba is behind major US political upheavals, including the George Floyd riots and rise of antifa, and poses a unique threat. This comes as Cuba faces a six-month US oil blockade and sanctions, leading to severe shortages and blackouts, with critics calling the report a new form of McCarthyism.
The Trump administration's State Department released a report labeling several US activists and organizations, including Hasan Piker and Chris Smalls, as "front groups and fellow travelers" for Cuba. The report denounces Cuba as the "capital of 21st-century communism" and accuses its government of a "campaign of subversion" in the US.
British punk-rock duo Bob Vylan's U.S. tour was canceled and their visas revoked by the U.S. State Department following a controversial "Death to the IDF" chant led by Bobby Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival. The incident drew condemnation from the Israeli embassy, Glastonbury organizers, and the BBC.
Hundreds of U.S. diplomats evacuated from the Middle East due to escalating tensions with Iran remain in limbo, unsure when they can return to their posts. This situation exacerbates existing State Department staffing shortages under the Trump administration, drawing criticism from lawmakers.
The United States has accused China of operating three intelligence-gathering facilities in Cuba and significantly expanding its personnel, portraying Havana as a strategic platform for monitoring American military activity. A State Department report also implicated Russia in tripling intelligence personnel at Cuban facilities since 2023.
The US State Department issued a worldwide security warning for Americans, citing heightened Middle East tensions and potential escalation in the renewed conflict with Iran, following the deaths of two US service members in Jordan and continued retaliatory strikes.
Kuwaiti artist Tareq Alkhudari had his Green Card status revoked by the US State Department for expressing anti-American sentiments, including calling the US 'the enemy' and supporting foreign terror organizations. He is awaiting deportation.
