The US State Department has approved a potential sale of 67 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore for $22.3 million. The deal aims to bolster the city-state's defenses and strengthen ties with a key Asian strategic partner amidst China's military build-up.
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of 67 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, spare parts, and support equipment to Singapore, valued at US$22.3 million. The deal aims to bolster Singapore's defenses and strengthen US strategic partnerships in Asia amid China's military build-up.
US official Sarah B Rogers criticized the UK's justice system at a London conference, claiming "thousands of speech arrests" and echoing far-right memes. The UK government and MPs rejected her characterization, calling it an attempt to undermine democracy.
US State Department officials met with representatives from Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and GE Aerospace in India to explore civil aviation commercial opportunities between the US and India. The discussions aimed to foster prosperity and security through American innovation and private sector involvement.
US farm-belt officials met with Chinese provincial counterparts in Zhengzhou, China, for a cooperation dialogue. The meeting occurred amidst US travel warnings for China following Beijing's detention of an American citizen, ahead of US midterm elections.
A senior US State Department official, Michael DeSombre, will meet the AmCham HK delegation during their annual Washington trip. This meeting, with the highest-ranking official in years, suggests a potential warming of US-Hong Kong relations following President Trump's recent meeting with President Xi Jinping.
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 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 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.
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.
