State Department - Page 9

Donald Trump November 6

Trump State Department orders global visa crackdown under revived ‘public charge’ rule

Trump administration revives strict visa screening rules targeting applicants likely to use public benefits. New State Department guidance expands public charge provisions.

Africa November 5

Trump admin ramps up Sudan peace effort as civil war leaves tens of thousands dead

Trump administration accelerates Sudan peace efforts as 30-month civil war leaves tens of thousands dead. U.S. forms international coalition to broker ceasefire between warring factions.

United Nations November 4

UN under fire as USAID investigators probe Hamas diversion of aid to Gaza

USAID Office of the Inspector General is pursuing allegations that U.S. taxpayer dollars sent to the Gaza Strip were diverted to Hamas terrorists in the enclave.

Travel November 3

Urgent advisory for safari destination warns of 'terrorist violence' and risk of 'unrest'

The State Department has upgraded Tanzania to a Level 3 travel advisory citing unrest, crime and terrorism risks. The new warning follows recent elections there.

Africa October 31

Trump designates Nigeria as 'country of particular concern' over widespread Christian persecution, killings

Christian persecution in Nigeria has ramped up dramatically as Islamist militants burn villages and kill thousands of believers in targeted attacks across the country.

Cuba October 30

Rubio says US is ready to offer 'immediate humanitarian aid' to people of Cuba impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledges "immediate humanitarian aid" to Cuba as State Department responds to effects of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.

State Department October 29

US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact

The State Department activated a Caribbean disaster response team following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with teams arriving Thursday to provide aid.

Marco Rubio October 25

Rubio reveals shared intelligence prevented possible Hamas attack, discusses international stabilization force

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses international stabilization force for Gaza as the Trump administration works to solidify Middle East peace agreement.

State Department October 24

Rubio ditches costly conference travel, slashes nearly $100M in Biden-era bloat

State Department slashes travel spending by nearly $100 million under Trump administration as part of broader budget-cutting efforts targeting overseas missions.

Opinion October 24

America’s allies are finally paying their fair share for defense. Now they must pay their bills

Foreign governments owe American companies billions in unpaid bills while violating trade agreements, prompting congressional calls for diplomatic action and accountability.

State Department October 22

American missionary kidnapped in Niger by suspected Islamist militants, sources say

Suspected Islamist militants have kidnapped an American missionary in the West African nation of Niger, U.S. official sources told Fox News.