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American detained in Afghanistan is freed after being held for over a year

The State Department said earlier this month that the Taliban was believed to hold at least four U.S. nationals

The Independent UK

Iran war puts further strain on congressional casework

Students studying abroad. Tourists on vacation. A couple on a honeymoon. Layovers, business trips, cruise ships. As the war in Iran continues, congressional caseworkers are trying to help — and feeling extra strain — as Americans evacuate from the Middle East. “You think about these people and what they’re going…

Roll Call

Trump Iran War Decision Reportedly Influenced by Netanyahu, Murdoch and Conservative Allies Outside Government

Explore the private lobbying efforts by Netanyahu and Murdoch that influenced Trump's decision to engage in war with Iran, as revealed by a Bloomberg report.

International Business Times UK

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Cuba hits back at US embassy’s ‘shameless’ request to import fuel for generators amid Trump’s blockade of island: report

US embassy in Havana attempted to import two containers of fuel earlier this month, according to a new report

The Independent UK

Pentagon Officials Warn Americans Traveling to Mexico for World Cup of Rising Cartel Violence

This summer, Mexico will host more than a dozen matches of the 2026 World Cup across three cities. Currently, the State Department advises Americans traveling to Mexico to exercise increased caution due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping.

Latin Times

US to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aid

The State Department is setting up 12 regional hubs to coordinate disaster and emergency humanitarian responses under the auspices of a new bureau that will oversee some of the functions that had been handled by the now-dismantled U.S. Agency for International Development

The Independent UK

Bizarre invasion sparks chaos at Washington army base, forces Rubio and Hegseth to consider fleeing

The origin of the mysterious invasion remains a mystery.

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Unidentified Drones Breach Airspace Near Homes Of Rubio And Hegseth Raising Fears Iran Conflict Is Reaching US Soil

Unidentified drones were spotted over a Washington Army base housing top US officials, raising security concerns and discussions about the Iran conflict's reach.

International Business Times UK

American Citizen Reportedly Takes Over Jalisco Cartel; Could Complicate U.S. Efforts to Target Him

Juan Carlos Valencia González, the California-born stepson of slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," has emerged as the apparent new head of the organization.

Latin Times

State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East

The Independent UK

US to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries

The State Department says it is adding 12 countries to an expanding list of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. visas

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Eliminated Energy Experts Who Model Oil Market Shocks Ahead Of Iran Strikes — Elevates Risk Of Price Surges

Cuts to US energy offices under the Trump administration are under scrutiny as Iran war strikes rattle oil markets and complicate efforts to manage the global energy crisis.

International Business Times UK

DOGE cut the State Department’s oil and gas experts just months before war in Iran sent prices through the roof, report claims

‘Before any of this should have happened, there should have been discussion about what are the implications of this,’ a former State Department staffer said

The Independent UK

US orders all its embassies to review security after Baghdad compound hit by strikes in Iran war: report

At least three drones reportedly targeted the US embassy in Iraq’s capital Tuesday

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Trump admin threatens to withhold HIV medication to Zambia unless demands are met, report says

Zambia has received more than $6 billion in HIV/AIDS over the last two decades, according to the US Embassy in Zambia

International Business Times UK

USDA Moves to Expand Migrant Farm Worker Visas Amid Labour Shortage Caused by Trump's Own Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration's immigration policies have led to a farm labour crisis, prompting changes to the H-2A visa program and sparking legal challenges.

The Independent UK

It is now cheaper for you to renounce your US citizenship

The fee will see a large 80 per cent reduction from $2,350 to $450

International Business Times UK

US State Department Makes it Cheaper For Americans To Renounce Citizenship From $2,350 To $450

The US State Department has reduced the fee for renouncing US citizenship from £1,900 to £365, making it more affordable for Americans living overseas.

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The Independent UK

US slashes citizen renunciation fee by 80%

The new fee, which took effect immediately, delivers on a promise made in 2023 that had not yet been implemented

The Independent UK

State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship

The Independent UK

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border

Axios

After Iran war panic, U.S. scales back Middle East evacuations as demand drops

The State Department says it has completed more than three dozen charter flights to evacuate Americans.

Capital & Main

A Year After USAID’s Termination: The Impact Has Been ‘Devastating’

In the face of death and disease, global health workers struggle to keep hope alive.

International Business Times UK

US Issues Travel Warning: Taliban Detentions and Kidnappings Threaten Americans in Afghanistan

The US designates Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, potentially risking travel bans for Americans. Learn about the implications for Afghan-Americans and the background of this decision.

The Independent UK

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war

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