‘Don’t play games with Trump’: State department warns Iran in Persian post; calls US Prez ‘man of action’

(Image credits: X @StateDept) The US State Department issued an unusual warning to Iran’s leadership as unrest spread across the country, posting a sharply worded message in Persian that underscored President Donald Trump’s willingness to act amid the growing crisis.“President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know before, now you do. Don’t […]

‘President of peace’: US state department rebrands USIP after Trump, ahead of Rwanda-DRC deal

The US state department on Wednesday announced that the building of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, DC, has been rebranded as the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace. This marks the first time the institute has been rededicated under a sitting president’s name. The announcement was made through an official post […]

Marco Rubio faces backlash for omitting ‘Hindus’ in Diwali message | World News

In a move that has stirred strong reactions online, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Diwali message has come under fire for not mentioning Hindus, the community at the festival’s heart. The official greeting, shared on X (formerly Twitter), extended “warm wishes to the many communities” celebrating Diwali but made no reference to Hindus. The […]

‘Israel armed criminal militias’: Is Hamas planning attack on Gaza civilians? What terror group said on US allegations

Hamas on Sunday has strongly rejected a statement from US state department that cited “credible reports” indicating the terror group is planning an attack on civilians in Gaza. The Palestinian militant group said that such allegations were false. Hamas says police forces in Gaza are protecting residents According to The Times of Israel, rejecting the […]

‘Did not publish on time’: US flags Pakistan’s defence budgets; urges transparency

The United States has called on Pakistan to bring its military and intelligence budgets under parliamentary or civilian oversight, identifying this as a key step to improving fiscal transparency. The recommendation was made in the US State Department’s 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report, released on Friday, which reviewed how 140 governments disclose and manage their public […]

US crackdown on foreign students: Over 6,000 visas revoked this year; about 4,000 linked to criminal offences | World News

US crackdown on foreign students: Over 6,000 visas revoked this year; about 4,000 linked to criminal offences The US state department revoked more than 6,000 student visas this year, as the Trump administration pressed forward with its crackdown on international students accused of breaking the law. According to a department official, the visas were revoked […]

Explained: How passport renewal became easier in America – for some

TL;DR: The US has launched a fully digital passport renewal system — no paper, no post office, no queues. Nearly half of all renewals are now done online, with over 3 million American citizens already using it. Applicants can upload a photo from their phone, pay online, and receive a passport within weeks — sometimes […]

‘Unimaginable nightmare’: 20-year-old American killed in West Bank; family calls for investigation

Sayfollah “Saif” Musallet (Image: X/Nina Turner) A 20-year-old American from Florida was allegedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank, according to Palestinian health officials and his relatives.Sayfollah “Saif” Musallet was killed in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. A second man was […]

‘America greatest country on earth, next to Israel’: State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce’s old clip goes viral

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said US is the greatest country, next to Israel. A comment of Tammy Bruce, the spokesperson of the US State Department, resurfaced after the US attacked Iran’s nuclear sites — a move that the majority of the MAGA activists and supporters disapprove of. In an interview with Israel’s i24 News, […]

Israel-Iran conflict escalates: US warns of rising threats; New York, Washington, LA on high alert

Washington: The US State Department issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans on Sunday, saying the conflict in the Middle East could put those traveling or living abroad at an increased security risk.“The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East. There is the […]