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American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says

April 7, 2026

American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says

The American journalist who last week was kidnapped in Iraq has been released, according to Al-Monitor, the Middle East publication where she works as a freelance contributor.

ICE arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani living in US after Rubio revokes their green cards

April 4, 2026

ICE arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani living in US after Rubio revokes their green cards

Relatives of slain Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani were arrested by ICE after Secretary of State Rubio revoked their U.S. legal status, officials said.

Trump unveils $1.5T defense surge, deep domestic cuts — what’s on the budget chopping block

April 4, 2026

Trump unveils $1.5T defense surge, deep domestic cuts — what’s on the budget chopping block

The White House proposes a fiscal year 2027 budget with roughly $1.5 trillion in defense spending and sweeping cuts to key domestic programs.

Iran, proxy militias threaten US universities in Lebanon as Americans urged to flee now

April 3, 2026

Iran, proxy militias threaten US universities in Lebanon as Americans urged to flee now

Iran and its proxy militias have threatened universities in Lebanon, U.S. officials say, and the State Department warned Americans to depart immediately.

No more casual: State Department imposes first-ever dress code on diplomats

April 3, 2026

No more casual: State Department imposes first-ever dress code on diplomats

For the first time, the State Department has added formal dress code guidance to its Foreign Affairs Manual, setting attire standards for employees.

Americans warned of potential attacks at vacation destination as border crossing exit fee doubles

April 2, 2026

Americans warned of potential attacks at vacation destination as border crossing exit fee doubles

The U.S. Embassy Cairo issued a security alert for Americans in Egypt. The action follows regional military operations in Iran and rising border exit fees.

Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’

April 1, 2026

Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’

Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq after brushing off threats that coincided with her coverage.

Marco Rubio warns Iran wanted to be the 'next North Korea' as he sees 'finish line' in conflict

March 31, 2026

Marco Rubio warns Iran wanted to be the 'next North Korea' as he sees 'finish line' in conflict

Marco Rubio says the U.S. can 'see the finish line' in the Iran conflict, warning Tehran was pursuing intercontinental missiles and aimed to become the next North Korea.

$Iran moderates pushing Trump deal risk being ‘eliminated’ as regime fractures deepen$

March 31, 2026

Iran moderates pushing Trump deal risk being ‘eliminated’ as regime fractures deepen

Pete Hegseth says Iran should make a deal to end the war as Secretary of State Marco Rubio cites internal fractures in the new Iranian regime.

Trump admin to hold global summit on countering Antifa, sources confirm

March 31, 2026

Trump admin to hold global summit on countering Antifa, sources confirm

The Trump administration is considering a global summit to counter Antifa and left-wing extremist networks, saying they pose a transnational terror threat.