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World

US State Department: Marco Rubio cancels visit to Israel after attack on Iran

Marco Rubio has cancelled his scheduled visit to Israel on March 2 due to the current circumstances following an unprecedented attack by the US and Israel on Iran.

Feb 28 • 22:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Araraquara and São Carlos have an increase in cases of intentional bodily harm in January, says SSP

Araraquara and São Carlos recorded a rise in intentional bodily harm cases in January 2023, according to the São Paulo State Department of Public Safety.

Feb 28 • 21:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

US urges its citizens around the world to exercise greater caution due to strikes on Iran

The US State Department has issued security warnings urging American citizens globally, especially in the Middle East, to exercise heightened caution following military operations against Iran.

Feb 28 • 19:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Applications are open for 300 vacancies in health-related specializations in MA; find out who can enroll

Applications are now open for 300 specialization courses in health, coordinated by the Maranhão State Health Department for professionals working in the Unified Health System (SUS).

Feb 28 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão State Finance Department audits ICMS credits and refunds R$ 3.5 billion in MA

The Maranhão State Finance Department is auditing ICMS credits declared by companies in the state, resulting in more than R$ 3.5 billion refunds due to inconsistencies.

Feb 28 • 11:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

'With violence and fear': What area of Mexico do 'La Rana' and 'Aquiles', leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, control?

The U.S. State Department announced rewards up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of René and Alfonso Arzate García, leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Feb 28 • 02:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS arrests suspected mastermind of Kogi, Kwara kidnappings

The Department of State Services has arrested Shafiu Usman, a suspected mastermind behind multiple kidnappings in Kogi, Kwara, Niger, and Zamfara states.

Feb 28 • 00:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mpox: know which cities in the Campinas region have confirmed cases in 2026

The State Health Department reported five confirmed cases of Mpox in the Campinas region of São Paulo, affecting several cities with ongoing investigations for suspected cases.

Feb 27 • 22:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

The United States urges its citizens to leave Iran immediately

The U.S. State Department has advised American citizens to exit Iran promptly amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

Feb 27 • 21:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rubio designates Iran over wrongful detentions, urges Americans to leave country 'immediately'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention, urging Americans to leave the country immediately due to ongoing wrongful detentions by the Iranian regime.

Feb 27 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará investigates four suspected cases of mpox in the state in 2026

Ceará is investigating four suspected cases of mpox as reported by the state health department.

Feb 27 • 20:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: US State Department reiterates call for its citizens currently in Iran to leave immediately

The US State Department has urged American citizens currently in Iran to leave the country immediately, emphasizing that no American should travel to Iran for any reason.

Feb 27 • 18:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Marco Rubio is conducting negotiations in Israel next week regarding Iran

Marco Rubio will discuss various regional priorities including Iran and Lebanon next week in Israel, according to a State Department spokesperson.

Feb 27 • 15:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

What to do today: The USA allows some embassy staff to leave Israel.

The US State Department has authorized the departure of certain embassy staff and their families from Israel due to security risks.

Feb 27 • 14:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS arrests suspect behind abduction of worshippers in Kogi

The Department of State Services in Nigeria has arrested Shafiu Usman, the alleged mastermind behind a December 2025 church attack and subsequent kidnappings across several states.

Feb 27 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teen Found Dead in Porto Velho Was Removed from School by Father Nearly Three Years Ago, Says Education Department

A teenage girl, Marta Isabelle dos Santos, was found dead in Porto Velho, having been withdrawn from school by her father almost three years ago, according to the state education department.

Feb 27 • 13:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

State Dept authorizes non-essential US Embassy personnel in Jerusalem to depart ahead of possible Iran strikes

The U.S. State Department has permitted non-essential personnel at the embassy in Jerusalem to leave Israel due to heightened security concerns regarding potential Iranian strikes.

Feb 27 • 13:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

US allows some embassy staff to leave Israel due to 'security risks'

The U.S. State Department has permitted non-essential government personnel and their families to leave Israel amid escalating security concerns.

Feb 27 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mpox in MG: Formiga registers the first case in the Midwest in 2026

The state health department of Minas Gerais confirmed the first case of mpox in Formiga, affecting a 36-year-old man who recently traveled to Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 27 • 11:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

The US embassy in Israel allowed non-critical staff to leave the country

The U.S. State Department has authorized the departure of non-critical government staff and their families from Israel due to security risks amid rising tensions in the region.

Feb 27 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Situation at the United States Embassy in Israel

The U.S. Department of State has authorized the departure of non-essential government personnel and their families from Israel due to security concerns.

Feb 27 • 11:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

"Leave anywhere today": part of the US embassy staff leaves Israel due to security concerns

A portion of US embassy staff in Israel is departing due to heightened security risks according to a State Department announcement.

Feb 27 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Gerapetritis - Rubio: What They Discussed in Washington - The State Department's Announcement

Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis met with U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss the strategic partnership between Greece and the U.S., as well as various regional issues.

Feb 27 • 06:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS hands over missing Jigawa teenager to state govt

The Department of State Services has released Walida Ibrahim, a missing teenager from Jigawa State, to the state government following an investigation into her disappearance.

Feb 26 • 21:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

The far-right activist Robinson was welcomed with big smiles in Washington

Tommy Robinson, a convicted far-right agitator, received a warm reception at the U.S. State Department during his visit to Washington, where he aims to build alliances.

Feb 26 • 19:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

National Security: The End of Diplomacy

The article discusses the significant decline in the traditional diplomatic processes within the U.S. State Department, attributing this change to sweeping cuts and a shift towards a more centralized decision-making by a small group of advisers.

Feb 26 • 10:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS witness testifies in EFCC chairman’s defamation case

A witness from the Department of State Services testified in a defamation case against the chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission regarding alleged false claims made on social media.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS arrests sixth Owo church attack suspect after four-year manhunt

The Nigerian Department of State Services has captured the sixth suspect in the 2022 St. Francis Catholic Church attack, following a lengthy investigation.

Feb 26 • 00:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Trump administration meets with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson

Tommy Robinson, a UK far-right activist, met with officials from the Trump administration at the state department in Washington, D.C.

Feb 25 • 23:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scam with fake emails about Digital Certificate installation targets taxpayers in Piauí, warns Sefaz

Taxpayers in Piauí are being targeted by scammers sending fake emails requesting the installation of a Digital Certificate, according to the State Department of Finance (Sefaz).

Feb 25 • 18:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS arrests sixth suspect in 2022 Owo church massacre

The Nigerian Department of State Services has apprehended a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church massacre, as part of a broader investigation into terrorist activities in the country.

Feb 25 • 11:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Washington has urged Ukraine to consider US economic interests when attacking Russian infrastructure

The US State Department has requested that Ukraine avoid targeting facilities related to American economic interests in response to previous attacks against Russian infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 11:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Far-Right’ Pastor Son Hyun-bo Meets with US State Department Advisors in Seoul One Month After Suspended Sentence

Far-right Pastor Son Hyun-bo reportedly met with US State Department officials to discuss religious freedom in Korea, following his suspended sentence for electoral law violations.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UP: Action by the Food Department against adulterators, over 150 shops sealed

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated strict action against shops selling adulterated sweets ahead of the festival season, sealing over 150 stores across the state.

Feb 25 • 09:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

4 Crore Cash Found at Official's Home in Odisha

A senior official from the Mining Department in Odisha has been arrested for bribery, with over 4 crore INR in cash seized from his flat, marking a significant case in the state's history.

Feb 25 • 08:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Ambassador: Ukraine Received a US State Department Demarche Regarding the Attack on Novorossiysk

The Ukrainian ambassador stated that the US State Department advised Ukraine to refrain from targeting American interests, although it did not necessarily discourage attacks on Russian military and energy infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 06:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump: "The primary duty of the Government is to protect American citizens, not illegal immigrants"

During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump emphasized the government's duty to protect American citizens over illegal immigrants, calling for funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid opposition from Democrats.

Feb 25 • 04:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Contain the harmful effects of motorcycle expansion

A report by São Paulo's traffic department highlights a worrying increase in pedestrian deaths caused by motorcycles in the state and the capital, signaling a need for greater public policy attention.

Feb 25 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

DER-RO will have to pay pension and R$ 150,000 for the death of an employee run over in service; understand

The Justice Tribunal of Rondônia upheld a ruling requiring the state's Department of Roads to compensate the family of an employee killed by a steamroller while on duty.

Feb 25 • 00:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Schumer, Dems again block DHS funding, force State of the Union showdown

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led attempt to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging a partial government shutdown as negotiations between both parties remain stalled.

Feb 24 • 23:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company linked to daughter of undersecretary received R$ 11.4 million from Education; works are under investigation

A company linked to the son of a state undersecretary received R$ 11.4 million from the Educational Department in Brazil, and the contracts are now under investigation for irregularities.

Feb 24 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than a thousand professionals summoned for full-time schools in Piauí; see the list

Over a thousand education professionals have been summoned to work in full-time schools across Piauí, Brazil, as announced by the State Department of Education.

Feb 24 • 18:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

American official: The US wants stable relations with China, but does not trust it

A senior State Department official has stated that while the Trump administration seeks stable relations with China, there remains a lack of trust towards the country.

Feb 24 • 18:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Ukraine: American demarche regarding Ukrainian attacks that had consequences for US interests

Ukraine's ambassador to the US, Olga Stefanishyna, stated that the country does not feel abandoned by the US government and is awaiting messages about ending the war, following a demarche from the State Department regarding attacks on a Russian port that affected US interests.

Feb 24 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-CE publishes licensing calendar for 2026; see values and how to pay

The Ceará State Department of Traffic (Detran-CE) has released the vehicle licensing calendar for 2026, including payment amounts and methods.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

State Dept slammed with hundreds of calls from Americans trapped in Mexico

The State Department has been inundated with calls from Americans in Mexico seeking assistance to return home due to increased violence after the death of a drug cartel leader.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Transport Department Projects Sh37.7bn Budget Shortfall

The Kenyan Transport Cabinet Secretary has highlighted a projected Sh37.7 billion budget shortfall for the State Department for Transport in the upcoming financial year, which could affect crucial programs.

Feb 24 • 08:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-SP Auction Features Honda Civic Cheaper Than iPhone and Dafra Motorcycle for R$ 400

The São Paulo State Department of Traffic (Detran-SP) is holding a vehicle auction, featuring a Dafra motorcycle starting at R$ 400, with a high-end Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG priced significantly higher.

Feb 24 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Maharana Pratap's State Ascension Day Will Be Celebrated on February 28 in Rajasthan, Schools Given This Order

The Education Department in Rajasthan has announced that February 28 will be celebrated as Maharana Pratap's State Ascension Day in all schools, with various activities planned to honor the historical figure.

Feb 24 • 06:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MG government confirms three cases of Mpox in 2026

The Health Department of Minas Gerais confirmed three cases of Mpox in the state, all of whom have recovered.

Feb 24 • 01:03 UTC

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