The Latest Breaking News from State Department

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell…

The U.S. State Department's stance on Israel and Hamas in the Middle East conflict raises questions about moral standards and human rights violations.

The U.S. State Department, in its 2023 Human Rights Report, has flagged “credible reports” of more than a dozen different kinds of human rights abuses in India

Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global agreement that would drive big cuts in plastic waste.

Emergency services say 310 bodies have been found in past week as UN rights chief says he is ‘horrified’ by reports

U.S. Secretary of State accuses China of genocide against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, raising human rights concerns.

Blinken hasn't taken any action after officials said Israeli military units credibly accused of human rights abuses

US State Department report said North Korea has ‘the technical capability to produce bacteria, viruses and toxins’ that can be used as biological weapon agents

Through the Presidential Drawdown Authority, Biden authorizes to provide up to $10 million worth of weapons, ammunitions and more to Haiti.

US State Department restricts travel of US government personnel in Israel due to threats by Iran. Travel restrictions aim to ensure safety and security of ...

US State Department reports record-breaking aid delivery to Gaza, aiming for 350 trucks daily.