The Latest Breaking News from State Department

US to Tell Countries to Pick a Side in The AI Race. Choosing China Could Cost Them Access to The Washington Coalition.

The State Department has prepared a letter for the 35 countries that signed the U.S. "AI Opportunity Statement" in June, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Aug 17

US Tells 35 Allies To Choose Sides as Washington Threatens To Expel Anyone Joining China's Bloc

The US is urging 35 partner nations to choose between its AI coalition and China's rival framework, highlighting the geopolitical tensions in the global AI landscape.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Trump Administration Accused of 'Open Attack on Freedom' by Weaponising Secret Visa Revocations

The Trump administration faces allegations of using secret visa revocations to punish critics and reward allies, raising concerns about diplomatic leverage and freedom of expression.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

The US is preparing to ask countries to choose between its Pax Silica AI framework and China’s competing initiative, Reuters reported. Washington wants participating nations to align on AI, semiconductors and critical-mineral supply chains amid intensifying technology competition with Beijing.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Mothers, Babies Started Dying in Nepal After Trump-Musk USAID Cuts Shuttered Lifesaving Programmes

US foreign aid cuts have led to the closure of maternal health programmes in Nepal, resulting in increased deaths among pregnant women and newborns.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

Foreign Student Enrollment Set to Drop Nearly 10% This Fall — And Florida's Latino-Serving Colleges Face a Bigger Hit Than Most

NAFSA projects 111,000 fewer international students this fall as visa curbs bite, with Miami's Hispanic-serving colleges facing outsized exposure.

Latin Times · Aug 14

Russia seeks answers from US about alleged support for Ukrainian attacks, Lavrov says

Russia claims the United States is deeply involved in Ukrainian attacks. Foreign Minister Lavrov stated the US supplies intelligence for these strikes. He mentioned submitting questions to the State Department for comment. Russia will intensify efforts to destroy Western military supplies to Ukraine. No peace talks have occurred since February,…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

"Increased caution": Why is the US warning against travel to Germany?

Unlike for Switzerland, Austria, Norway and Poland, the US is maintaining its travel warning for Germany; France and Italy remain at level 2.

Euronews · Aug 14

Marco Rubio brags US citizenship is not for sale - forgetting Trump’s $1M ‘Gold Card’

The Trump administration has vowed to crack down on ‘birth tourism’ while offering U.S. residency in exchange for a $1 million contribution

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Trump admin creates task force to crack down on birth tourism, revokes over 600 visas

The US State Department has set up a new Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to identify and act against foreign nationals suspected of travelling to the US primarily to give birth, saying it has already revoked more than 600 visas as part of the crackdown.

The Times of India · Aug 13