On Monday, China called on the Middle Eastern nation not to disrupt the transportation of oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China on Sunday to advise Iran…
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State Department Issues Worldwide Caution Security Alert
The notice advises caution for U.S. citizens who are abroad. The State Department issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert on Sunday after the U.S. military completed Operation Midnight…
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State Department Implements Social Media Screening for Student Visa Applicants
The president’s administration continues its efforts to quell anti-Semitic protests and demonstrations on college campuses. The State Department announced new social media screening guidelines for student visa applicants.…
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State Department Plans to Trim 3,400 U.S. Staff in Restructuring Effort
Layoffs and resignations will address redundancy and trim down several bureaus. The State Department is implementing a major internal restructuring that will result in more than 3,400 U.S.-based…
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U.S. Sanctions Members of ICC for Targeting Americans and Israelis
Secretary of State also issued a statement condemning sanctions placed on Israeli officials by U.S. allies. The State Department imposed sanctions this month on members of the International…
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President Meets With National Security Counsel as Israel Strikes Iran
The U.S. denies any role in the attacks, which Israel stated were a response to the “existential threat” posed by the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons. President…
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U.S. Embassy Warns Dating Apps Used to Kidnap U.S. Citizens in Mexico
The agency issued a warning for Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, and Nuevo Nayarit. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Mexico warned travelers this past week that criminals have been…
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Secretary Rubio Submits Revisions to State Department Overhaul
Secretary Rubio said the changes are intended to empower regional bureaus and embassies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revised his proposed overhaul of the State Department after pushback…
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State Department Announces Reopening of U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Syria
The move indicates warming relations between the United States and Middle Eastern countries. Syria reopened its United States ambassador’s residence this past week after closing the facility 13…
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President and Secretary of State Restructure National Security Council
The workforce is being reduced and much of its power has been transferred to the Departments of State and Defense. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco…
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