The Latest Breaking News from State Department

US war on terror in Africa: 75,000% rise

The number of terrorist attacks on the continent increased from 9 to 6,756 amid America's Forever Wars

Salon · Nov 16, 2023

'A cold cell for being a journalist': Husband of US-Russian national Alsu Kurmasheva calls for her release

Alsu Kurmasheva is a dual US-Russian citizen and journalist who has been detained by Russia since October 18, charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent” despite having travelled to Russia for a family emergency. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted. Her husband has called…

France 24 · Nov 15, 2023

A Pennsylvania family waited weeks to be evacuated from Gaza. Then they were bombed

Palestinian-Americans say they have been treated like second-class citizens by the US government in their efforts to evacuate from Gaza, Richard Hall writes.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

State Dept workers accuse Joe of misinfo

Memo claims Biden admin "displayed a clear disregard for the lives of Palestinians," accuses Israel of "war crimes"

Salon · Nov 13, 2023

US changes policy to aid families of Americans trapped in Gaza

The Independent had repeatedly raised questions about the State Department’s policy of assisting only immediate family

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Leaked State Department memo slams ‘unacceptable’ Biden policies in Israel-Hamas war

‘Mutiny’ is reportedly building inside diplomatic corps

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

What Ecuador’s New President Needs from Washington—And Fast

The country’s youngest-ever leader has less than 18 months to govern before the next election.

Foreign Policy · Nov 7, 2023

Judea And Samaria Leaders Outraged As US Sets Conditions On Rifle Sales

U.S. officials concerned that rifles purchased by Israel  through State Department transaction may end up with "security squads" 

Zenger · Nov 7, 2023

Ex-State Department aide sentenced to nearly 6 years in Capitol riot attacks

Federico Klein joined other Trump supporters in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 siege — a mob's fight with outnumbered police for control of a Capitol tunnel entrance.

WEKU · Nov 6, 2023

'We are failing again': UN, US resignations highlight splits over Israel's Gaza assault

While many Western leaders and officials were quick to express their support for Israel in its war against Hamas, there have been signs of dissent in senior US and UN circles over the West’s unwavering backing of Israel's massive retaliatory bombardments on Gaza. Some have even quit their posts.

France 24 · Nov 5, 2023