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.
The Trump administration plans to close 5 small U.S. diplomatic missions in Africa, Asia, and the Western Hemisphere, saving $4.4M/year, while reopening posts in Libya, Syria, and Venezuela.
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto on Monday, with no injuries reported. This is the second shooting near the consulate in four months, following a 'national security incident' in March.
The global landscape of passport strength is evolving, reflecting geopolitical shifts and inequalities. While overall mobility has increased due to more visa-free agreements, significant disparities persist, with some passports offering extensive access and others severely limiting travel, impacting individuals' lives and global interactions.
Romania's ambassador to Moscow, Cristian Istrate, was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry to be informed of retaliatory measures. This follows Romania's decision to close Russia's Consulate General in Constanta and declare a consul persona non grata after a drone crash incident in Galati, which Bucharest blamed on Russia.
Canadian police have linked multiple shootings, including an attack on the US consulate in Toronto and synagogues, to sophisticated gun-for-hire networks. These networks recruit young adults via encrypted messages to carry out and film shootings. A police officer was killed during a raid related to the investigation, and two firearms used in over 25 shootings were traced to the US.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including one at the US consulate, to a gun-for-hire network recruiting young people via encrypted apps. A police officer was killed during a raid related to the shootings. Investigators are working with the FBI to identify those orchestrating the violence.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including an attack on the US consulate, to a "multilayered" gun-for-hire network. Young people are recruited via encrypted apps and paid to film attacks. A police officer was killed during a raid linked to the shootings.
A new, larger, and more comfortable shelter for distressed Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong is ready but awaiting official approval. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Secretary visited the facility, which replaces a smaller previous site in Kennedy Town.
A new shelter for distressed Filipino domestic workers in Tai Po, Hong Kong, is ready to open but awaits approval from local authorities. The facility is described as larger, better, and more comfortable than the previous one, with a three-year lease signed.
Toronto police are investigating if the killing of Constable Marc Pinizzotto during a search warrant execution is linked to a global terror network, potentially connected to the March shooting at the US consulate and a broader series of "shooters for hire" attacks.
A Toronto police officer, Constable Marc Pinizzotto, was fatally shot while executing a search warrant related to a March shooting attack on the US consulate. Authorities are searching for a second suspect, 19-year-old Zara Jabbi, who is considered armed and dangerous.
A Toronto police officer was fatally shot by a suspect linked to an investigation into an attack on the U.S. Consulate in March. Separately, U.S. President Trump has endorsed a right-wing candidate in Colombia's upcoming election, while also reportedly working to prevent a meeting between New York Mayor Adams and Colombian President Petro.
A Toronto police officer was killed in a shooting connected to the investigation of an attack on the U.S. Consulate in March. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump renewed support for right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's upcoming election, clashing with President Petro.
A Toronto police officer investigating a U.S. Consulate attack was shot and killed Thursday during a search warrant operation. One suspect is in custody, and police are searching for a second.
A Toronto police officer was shot during a raid on an apartment allegedly linked to the March attack on the US consulate. The search warrant was part of a national security investigation into the incident where two men fired shots at the empty diplomatic building.
Officials from US, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia consulates visited Maoming, China, for an exchange event focused on the city's characteristic industries and open development. The visit highlighted Maoming's extensive lychee cultivation and its plans for deep processing, e-commerce, and cultural tourism.
The new mayor of Carcassonne, Christophe Barthès (RN), has refused to provide municipal premises for the Algerian consulate to set up polling stations for the upcoming legislative elections on July 2. He cited strained diplomatic relations between France and Algeria.
Ulas Demir, manager of Caddell Construction's Italian branch, refused to answer questions but made spontaneous statements to a judge regarding an investigation into worker exploitation for the new US consulate in Milan. He was detained attempting to leave Italy.
Kazakhstan opened its consulate general in Guangzhou on June 2, bringing the total number of foreign consulates in the city to 71. The new consulate aims to enhance cooperation between Kazakhstan and China's South China region, particularly Guangdong province, focusing on digital economy, green development, and modern agriculture.
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.
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 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.
Moscow will respond to Romania's decision to close the Russian consulate in Constanta and declare the consul general persona non grata, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated. Romania blamed Russia for a drone crash in Galati and summoned the Russian ambassador.
