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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Photos for the US passport: common mistakes that invalidate your application immediately

The article warns about common mistakes that can lead to immediate rejection of US passport applications, particularly regarding the DS-11 Form and photographic requirements.

Mar 4 โ€ข 02:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

US Department of State Instructs Some Staff to Leave Six Middle Eastern Countries

The US Department of State has ordered non-essential staff to evacuate six Middle Eastern countries amid escalating tensions following military action in the region.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

State Department: Calls for non-essential U.S. diplomatic staff to leave Bahrain, Jordan, and Iraq

The U.S. State Department has mandated the departure of non-essential government personnel and their families from Jordan, Bahrain, and Iraq due to security concerns in the region.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

US State Department to Americans in the Middle East: - Travel now

The US State Department has urgently advised American citizens to leave 14 countries in the Middle East, including Iran and Israel, using commercial transport.

Mar 3 โ€ข 03:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to obtain a U.S. passport in March 2026?

The article outlines the costs associated with obtaining a U.S. passport as of March 2026, differentiated by applicant age and document type.

Mar 1 โ€ข 22:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

USA opens for evacuation of diplomats from Qatar

The US State Department has authorized the evacuation of non-essential diplomatic personnel and their families from Qatar due to heightened security concerns in the region.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป 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 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

State Dept orders evacuation of non-emergency US personnel from embassy in Beirut

The U.S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel from the embassy in Beirut amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of โ€˜clashesโ€™

Tourists in Puerto Vallarta have been warned to remain at their resorts due to potential clashes following a federal operation.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

France-USA, clash over Quentin: Paris summons ambassador

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noรซl Barrot has summoned the US Ambassador to address comments from the US State Department regarding the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

"No one will give us lessons." France summons the US ambassador over the reaction to the death of a student

France has summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner following a US State Department comment regarding the murder of nationalist activist Quentin Deranque, raising tensions between the two nations.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The US Starts โ€˜Pax Silicaโ€™ with $200 Million Subsidy to Counter Chinese Low-Cost Phones

The US State Department announced a new initiative, โ€˜Edge AI Package,โ€™ to invest up to $200 million in promoting affordable smartphones in the Indo-Pacific region as part of its Pax Silica strategy.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. restricts visas for high-ranking Iranian officials for their role in repression of protests

The U.S. Department of State has imposed visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials due to their involvement in the repression of recent anti-government protests in Iran.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

No โ€˜gentlemenโ€™s agreementโ€™ with Russia on expired nuclear treaty โ€“ US

A US State Department official affirmed that there is no informal agreement with Russia to adhere to the limitations of the expired New START nuclear treaty, which officially lapsed on February 5.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

USA secretly delivered thousands of 'Starlink' terminals to Iran

The US State Department has acquired nearly 7,000 Starlink terminals to assist Iranian dissidents in bypassing internet restrictions during ongoing protests.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump's nominee for the State Department faces obstacle due to 'anti-Israel views'

Donald Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for International Affairs, Jeremy Carl, is facing significant opposition due to allegations of anti-Israel sentiments.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

US is interested in processing critical minerals in Brazil, says State Department

The US shows interest in processing critical minerals in Brazil, considering the country a strategic partner in the development of essential raw materials.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

US State Department approves possible US$185m sale of military spare parts to Ukraine

The US State Department has approved a potential military spare parts sale to Ukraine valued at approximately US$185 million, intended for the maintenance of US-supplied military equipment.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

US approves $185 million sale of spare parts for Ukraineโ€™s vehicles and weapon systems

The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $185 million sale of spare parts and logistical support to Ukraine for maintaining U.S.provided military equipment.

Feb 6 โ€ข 23:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Spoke about the latest D. Trump's administration's ambitions: will finance right-wing analytical centers

A senior State Department official met with influential right-wing think tanks in Europe to discuss funding aimed at promoting 'American values' in relation to the upcoming 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Control of Critical Minerals by a Single Country is Unacceptable' - Says US Spokesperson on Trade Deal with India

US State Department spokesperson Margaret MacLeod emphasized the importance of diversifying the supply chain of critical minerals amid concerns about excessive control by one country, essential for producing mobile phones, modern weapons, and high technology, during discussions on the India-US trade deal.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Did not want to meet the center-left parliamentarians during a visit to Washington

A U.S. State Department representative refused to meet with members of center-left parties from a German parliamentary delegation, only willing to meet with members of centrist and far-right parties, causing controversy during their visit to Washington.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Jacob Zuma's name appears in latest Epstein files

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been mentioned in the latest release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by the US State Department.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Lawsuit Against the US State Department for Halting Immigration Visas for 75 Countries

Civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the US State Department due to its decision to halt processing immigration visas for citizens of 75 countries, arguing that this policy undermines decades of established immigration laws.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

US State Department to suspend visa processing for 75 countries

The US State Department announced it will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries considered likely to rely on public assistance in the US.

Jan 14 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

US suspends visas for migrants from 75 countries, including Brazil, Colombia, and Russia, considering them "a public burden"

The US State Department announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries deemed likely to require public assistance.

Jan 14 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

US suspends visa issuance for citizens of Russia and 74 other countries

The US Department of State has halted all visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, as it reassesses its vetting procedures.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The US State Department Stops Issuing Visas to Citizens of 75 Countries

The US State Department has decided to suspend all visa issuance procedures for citizens of 75 countries, including several Arab and Muslim nations, starting January 21 for an indefinite period.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

The U.S. State Department is suspending visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia and Iran, to reassess screening procedures for applicants considered at risk of becoming public charges.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

New analysis on U.S. economy. And, MN prosecutors quit over DOJ probe into Good widow

A new analysis discusses the state of the U.S. economy while Minnesota prosecutors resign amid a Department of Justice investigation into a case involving a widow.

Jan 14 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Crime & Justice

The U.S. government defends Musk against child abuse material

The U.S. State Department threatens the UK with sanctions if it takes action against social media platform X for producing sexual AI images of women and children.

Jan 14 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Does the designation of 'Muslim Brotherhood' as terrorism target Muslims in America?

The U.S. State Department's classification of the Jordanian and Egyptian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorist organizations has raised concerns about its implications for American Muslims.

Jan 14 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

USA to its citizens: Leave Iran; American source: Consideration was given to attacking nuclear facilities

The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to American citizens in Iran to leave due to significant risk of investigation and detention by Iranian authorities.

Jan 13 โ€ข 04:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Record figures from the State Department: Over 100,000 visas revoked since Trump's return to the White House

The U.S. authorities have revoked over 100,000 visas following Trump's return to the White House, implementing stricter checks and cancellations of student visas.

Jan 12 โ€ข 23:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

US threatens leftist Xiomara Castro after maneuver to disregard electoral results

The US State Department warned that attempts to illegally reverse the election in Honduras will have serious consequences, following the government's maneuver to disregard the presidential election results and the authority of the National Electoral Council (CNE).

Jan 11 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Urgent | A spokesperson for the US State Department: The accusation that Iran supports our protests is misleading and distracts from internal challenges

A US State Department spokesperson stated that the claim of Iranian support for US protests is misguided and diverts attention from domestic issues.

Jan 9 โ€ข 23:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A woman dies in Minnesota after being shot multiple times by US immigration agents

A woman was killed Wednesday in Minnesota after being shot by ICE agents during a confrontation amid increasing immigration raids in the state, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Jan 7 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Statement on Security Arrangements and Coordination Mechanism between Israel and Syria

This article discusses a joint statement following a trilateral meeting between the governments of the United States, Israel, and Syria regarding security arrangements and coordination mechanisms, published by the U.S. State Department.

Jan 7 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Citizens of 25 more countries must provide a bond up to $15,000 if they want a visa for the US

The Trump administration has added 25 more countries to the list of nations whose citizens may be required to post a bond up to $15,000 to apply for a visa to the US, according to the State Department.

Jan 7 โ€ข 05:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Message of strength from the State Department: This is our hemisphere

The US State Department posted a strong geopolitical message featuring a photo of Donald Trump, emphasizing US security.

Jan 5 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

Americans published a new list of countries safe for travel, with a special note about Croatia

The U.S. State Department continues to update its travel advisories, providing essential safety information about various destinations around the world, including a new list of safer countries for travelers ahead of 2026.

Dec 31 โ€ข 07:24 UTC

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