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Journalist Kidnapped: US Confirms Release of Journalist Shelly Kittleson from Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq | World News

[ad_1] American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed Tuesday. Her release follows coordinated efforts involving Iraqi authorities and US agencies, including the State Department and FBI.Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad in late March, was freed after approximately a […]

US State Department issues list of world’s most dangerous countries for Americans amid Iran conflict | World News

[ad_1] US State Department Travel Advisory Map As conflict involving Iran continues to reshape global security conditions, the US. Department of State has issued updated travel advisories, warning that American citizensU abroad could face risks ranging from arbitrary detention to violence and kidnapping. The updated guidance, reflected in the department’s global advisory interactive world map, […]

US issues worldwide travel alert for American citizens abroad amid Iran escalation

[ad_1] US issues worldwide travel alert for American citizens amid Iran escalation. The US State Department Sunday issued a worldwide alert for American citizens asking them to exercise caution. Warning of possible periodic airspace closures, travel disruptions, the alert asked Americans abroad to follow the security alerts issued by the local US embassy or consulate. […]

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

[ad_1] (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. […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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. […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 — […]