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Trump already put his face on national park passes. Now he’s added his face and gold signature to a limited-edition vital US document

The narcissism is getting out of hand.

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'Absurd' Megalomania: Donald Trump to Become First World Leader Ever to Appear on US Passports

Donald Trump's image is set to appear on a limited run of commemorative US passports as part of the America250 celebrations. The move has sparked backlash from critics who argue that it turns a national document into a symbol of presidential self-branding.

International Business Times UK

Why the US ambassador to Ukraine stepped down from her role

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The Independent UK

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US ambassador to Ukraine steps down after ‘differences of opinion with Trump’

The four-year war continues to rage with US-led efforts to end the war on hold

The Independent UK

Who Is Mary Trump? First Niece Snubs New Trump Passport Amid Use of Presidential Image

The State Department is releasing 'America250' passports with Trump's portrait. His niece, Mary Trump, joined the backlash, relieved she renewed her papers before the new imagery. This reflects the widespread appearance of Trump's likeness in unexpected places.

International Business Times UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump welcomes Putin’s offer of Victory Day ceasefire in ‘very good’ phone call

Trump says he expects Putin to observe 'a little ⁠bit of a ceasefire', while Ukraine is yet to respond to the proposed truce

The Independent UK

Trump Visa Crackdown Targets Applicants Who Admit Fear of Return Raising Alarm for Vulnerable Migrants

The Trump administration's new visa directive could permanently exclude honest asylum seekers from the US, affecting millions worldwide. Critics argue it punishes honesty and criminalizes dishonesty.

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Trump Face Set to Appear on Limited Edition US Passports in Unprecedented Move to Mark America250

The US State Department's decision to feature President Trump's portrait on limited-edition passports for the 250th anniversary of American independence has sparked a national debate over presidential branding.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump’s face to feature on US passports to mark America’s 250th anniversary, report says

President has already added his face to National Park passes and his name to the Kennedy Center

The Independent UK

US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday

The State Department says it's preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday and featuring a picture of President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

EU and US deepen cooperation on critical minerals amid concerns over China’s dominance

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said that with the Memorandum of Understanding, "we will be delivering on our goals much faster than before."

Euronews

Trump considering increase in refugee admissions to bring in more white South Africans, official says

Administration official says South Africa is a ‘DEI regime par excellence’ as the White House radically overhauls refugee admission program

The Independent UK

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations

Havana won't abide by any American “ultimatums” to release political prisoners as part of new talks

The Independent UK

The Trump Administration Might Send Afghan Refugees to Danger in Congo

About 1,100 Afghans currently stranded at a military base in Qatar could be relocated to the crisis-addled African country.

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Rubio Falsely Accuses Iranian Exiles of Being Soleimani's Nieces

The State Department and ICE claimed to have caught Islamic Republic nepo babies “enjoying a lavish lifestyle.” Instead, they tore apart an innocent family.

International Business Times

US Visa Applicants Ordered To Make All Social Media Accounts Public Or Risk Delays And Denial

The US now requires visa applicants to make social media profiles public for security vetting, affecting various visa categories and potentially delaying applications.

International Business Times UK

US Visa Applicants Ordered to Make All Social Media Accounts Public or Risk Delays and Denial

The US now requires visa applicants to make social media profiles public for security vetting, affecting various visa categories and potentially delaying applications.

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Congress may again curtail ‘America First’ funding request for State

The Trump administration is reviving its effort to secure billions of dollars in State Department funding in a wide-ranging account with few guardrails that was met with resistance from Democrats last year, who accused the administration of setting up a foreign policy slush fund. This week, appropriators will give an…

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The Times of India

Indians are doing a favor by investing in EB-5: Tech entrepreneur calls for stopping 'racist garbage'

Indian-origin tech entrepreneur Vijay Thirumalai pushed back the hatred against Indians on social media which found a new excuse through the EB-5 Green Card program after the State Department released its May 2026 visa bulletin. The department said Green Card for EB-5 investors from India may see a sudden backlog…

International Business Times

Cuba Has Sent Up To 5,000 Fighters To Russia To Fight In Ukraine War, State Dept. Says: Report

The State Department informed that Cuba has sent up to 5,000 fighters to Russia to fight in the Ukraine war and has also provided "diplomatic and political support for Moscow," according to a new report.

Axios

Scoop: U.S. suggests Cuba complicit in helping Russia fight Ukraine

It cites "indicators that the regime knowingly tolerated, enabled, or selectively facilitated the flow."

Euronews

Israeli ambassador hails 'wonderful exchange' following talks with Lebanon

Lebanon was pulled into the region-wide Iran war on 2 March after Hezbollah attacked Israel, it said in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

International Business Times UK

Over 1M Americans 'At Risk' in Middle East War Zone as DOGE Cuts Leave State Department Unable to Help

Fired foreign service officers say the State Department rejected their offers to help evacuate Americans from the Iran war zone.

The Guardian - US

US state department revokes green cards of three Iranian nationals it links to regime

Three arrested by federal agents had family ties to Iranian military general, regime spokesperson or security chief

Capital & Main

U.S. Demand for Mining Concessions in Return for Health Funding Prompts Backlash

African countries beef up lobbying to influence Trump’s transactional approach. Some see U.S. tactics as “colonialist.”

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