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Terror threat looms over coastal destination as US warns attacks could strike without notice

August 24, 2026

Terror threat looms over coastal destination as US warns attacks could strike without notice

Terrorists have targeted upscale lodges where international big-game hunters stay in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province, the State Department warns.

Birth tourism scams draw sweeping crackdown as visa revocations climb

August 24, 2026

Birth tourism scams draw sweeping crackdown as visa revocations climb

The State Department's new Birth Tourism and Prevention Task Force has already revoked more than 750 visas as officials track travel patterns worldwide.

Federal judge blasts Rubio’s 75-country visa freeze as ‘Orwellian,’ strikes down policy

August 22, 2026

Federal judge blasts Rubio’s 75-country visa freeze as ‘Orwellian,’ strikes down policy

A federal judge ruled Secretary of State Marco Rubio lacked authority to order immigrant visa denials for applicants from 75 countries found eligible.

Rubio designates US citizen held in China as wrongfully detained as Trump prepares to host Xi at White House

August 20, 2026

Rubio designates US citizen held in China as wrongfully detained as Trump prepares to host Xi at White House

The Trump administration designated Min Zin as wrongfully detained in China weeks before President Donald Trump is set to host Xi Jinping at the White House.

Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'

August 19, 2026

Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'

Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.

State Department scrubs Biden-era DEI agenda from foreign policy

August 16, 2026

State Department scrubs Biden-era DEI agenda from foreign policy

Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson reports on the State Department walking away from a Biden-era policy that pushed DEI into diplomacy on 'Fox Report.'

Advocate reveals freed Marine vet's physical, mental torment in Russian prison as 5 Americans remain held

August 15, 2026

Advocate reveals freed Marine vet's physical, mental torment in Russian prison as 5 Americans remain held

Global Reach's Kieran Ramsey reveals the beatings and psychological torment Robert Gilman endured during 1,666 days in a Russian prison and pleads for remaining detainees.

Cuban ties put powerful US union under microscope over alleged communist influence push

August 14, 2026

Cuban ties put powerful US union under microscope over alleged communist influence push

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chair Bill Cassidy demands answers from IAM over alleged Cuban regime influence scheme.

US Ambassador Huckabee slams extreme group of Israeli settlers for seizing Palestinian homes on West Bank

August 14, 2026

US Ambassador Huckabee slams extreme group of Israeli settlers for seizing Palestinian homes on West Bank

Settler violence in the West Bank prompted U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee to call the perpetrators "Israeli terrorists" after they besieged a Palestinian American's home near Nablus.

UK ‘in free fall’ on free speech, expert warns as British MP brands Trump admin grant 'MAGA money meddling'

August 13, 2026

UK ‘in free fall’ on free speech, expert warns as British MP brands Trump admin grant 'MAGA money meddling'

The U.S. Embassy in London is offering up to $500,000 for projects promoting Anglo-American principles including freedom of speech, limited government and the rule of law.