Secretary of State 15 hours ago John Kerry gets defensive as MSNBC host points out Russia annexed Crimea when he led Obama State Department Former Secretary of State John Kerry lashed out in an exchange with MSNBC host Chris Jansing after she pointed out that Russia annexed Crimea while he led the State Department.
Terrorism 1 day ago Trump admin cheers ‘important steps’ as Paraguay targets Iran and its terror proxies The Trump administration praised Paraguay for designating Iran’s IRGC, Hamas and Hezbollah as terror groups, calling it a key move to cut off Tehran’s global terror reach.
Africa 2 days ago US–Russia flashpoint looms over Putin's plans for African naval base Russian plans for a naval base in Sudan to secure a foreign port are alarming the U.S. and risking new tensions with Moscow as Putin races to join the naval powers circling the strategic Red Sea.
State Department 3 days ago Rubio overhauling 'bloated' State Department in sweeping reform Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slashing 132 offices around the world, saying the department had become bloated, bureaucratic and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission.
Russia 3 days ago Russia reduces sentence for American Robert Woodland, who was convicted on drug charges A Russian court reportedly shortened the sentence of detained American Robert Woodland, who has been held overseas following a drug trafficking conviction.
State Department 4 days ago State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes, says streamlined process eliminates 'political bias' A senior State Department official pushed back on NPR's reporting on changes to the 2024 Human Rights Report, saying the restructuring eliminates political bias.
World April 18 Chinese firm aiding Houthi attacks on US vessels, as airstrikes kill 74 The State Department is accusing a Chinese satellite firm of providing imagery to support Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, escalating tensions amid ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.
State Department April 17 Trump admin imposes sanctions against Bank of Yemen for supporting Houthis The Trump administration imposed sanctions against the International Bank of Yemen and several of its leaders for allegedly aiding Houthis.
Marco Rubio April 17 Rubio announces closure of State Department effort that 'was supposed to be dead already' Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces "closure of the State Department’s Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI), formerly known as the Global Engagement Center"
Crime April 16 US college students arrested abroad fight to get home after passports seized: 'Done nothing wrong' Danish authorities have seized the passports of two American college students after they were jailed over an alleged dispute with an Uber driver during a spring break trip.
Crime April 16 American college students on spring break released from jail after alleged dispute with Uber driver Two U.S. college students have been released from jail in Denmark after an alleged altercation with an Uber driver while the pair were traveling for spring break.
The Balkans April 16 Soros v Trump: Socialists targets conservatives in upcoming European nation's election Ahead of elections in May, Albania’s PM Edi Rama has been accused of targeting opposition candidates. One opposition figures says the influence of President Trump, George and Alex Soros will be felt.
Justice Department April 16 US charges leaders of 'brutal Mexican cartel,' offers $8M reward for brothers' capture The U.S. is offering an $8 million reward for the capture of two brothers accused of running a "brutal Mexican cartel" that officials say is "poisoning Americans."
State Department April 16 White House proposal axes UN, NATO funds and halves State Department budget The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to slash the State Department’s budget by $27 billion — nearly half — and shutter small embassies and consulates worldwide.
VIDEO April 15 State Department says proposed budget slash is 'not final' State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said a leaked White House proposal to slash the department's budget is "not final."
State Department April 14 Pete Marocco, mastermind behind dismantling of USAID projects, leaves State Department Pete Marocco, who led the dismantling of USAID under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, departs as critics accuse him of chaos and foreign aid cuts that gutted U.S. global development programs.
Latin America April 14 4 things to know about the young conservative anti-crime president of Ecuador who was just re-elected Ecuador re-elected President Daniel Noboa to a four-year term. What to know about the pro-President Donald Trump conservative taking on cartel violence.
Opinion April 11 I survived the Iran hostage crisis. People in countries like Iran desperately need the VOA Iran hostage crisis survivor Barry Rosen knows the importance of outlets like VOA. He saw first-hand how they encourage people in autocratic countries to dream of freedom.
Politics April 10 US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink to step down amid high-stakes war diplomacy Biden-appointed Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is preparing to step down from her post less than three years on the job at a pivotal moment in the Ukraine-Russia war.
China April 10 Chinese officials claimed behind closed doors PRC played role in US cyberattacks: report Chinese officials reportedly acknowledged the PRC's role in cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure that occurred over the past few years, during a secret meeting in December.
Federal Courts April 10 Lawyers for Columbia anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil blast Rubio evidence letter: 'Two pages, that's it' Lawyers for Columbia University anti-Israel protester Mahmoud Khalil criticized the government's case against their client as he faces deportation.
VIDEO April 10 State Department confirms Ukrainian ambassador to step down State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced Thursday that Biden appointee and U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink would resign from her post in the coming months. (Credit: AP)
State Department April 10 State Dept upgrades travel advisory for El Salvador, considered safer than France, other European countries Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited Nayib Bukele's leadership as the U.S. travel advisory for El Salvador was upgraded to the safest designation.
United Kingdom April 10 Greenpeace UK leader arrested for targeting American embassy with ' blood-red dye’: report Greenpeace’s U.K. leader and five other activists reportedly were arrested after tossing hundreds of liters of “blood-red dye" into a pond at the U.S. embassy in London.
Bahamas April 10 American found dead on Bahamas vacation looked ‘beaten,’ mom says: ‘there is foul play’ While officials in the Bahamas say they do not suspect foul play in the death of 23-year-old American Dinari McAlmont, his heartbroken mother believes her son was "traumatized."
Trump's First 100 Days April 9 Senate approves Peter Hoekstra as next US ambassador to Canada The Senate approved Peter Hoekstra to be the next U.S. ambassador to Canada amid one of the toughest times in Washington's relationship with Ottawa as the tariff war heats up.
State Department April 9 Biden admin held private talks with Beijing on Chinese spy balloon ahead of notifying public, officials say Biden officials held discussions with Beijing on Feb. 1 about the balloon, and discussed the impact disclosing the balloon to the public could have on the relationship with China.
VIDEO April 8 Tammy Bruce backs Trump's warning to Iran ahead of meeting: This is going to make the world safer State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with President Donald Trump over tariffs, working towards a ceasefire in Gaza and the president's nuclear warning to Iran.
DEI April 7 DOGE helps State Department eliminate Biden admin's DEI performance evaluation requirement DOGE and the State Department will evaluate foreign service officers on merit instead of DEI requirements from the Biden administration that accounted for 20% of the evaluation.
Donald Trump April 7 Thousands of USAID terminations to take effect by September in agency's final leg of 'drawdown' Roughly 4,600 USAID employees will officially be terminated by September of this year as the agency restructures to fall in line with President Trump's "America First" policies.
