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US State Department stops issuing visitor visa used for medical trips from Gaza
August 17, 2025 7:49 am
The announcement by the State Department on Saturday in a post on X has drawn criticism from a few Palestinian rights groups.
US to revoke visas and impose restrictions on officials, alleging ties to Cuban labor program
August 14, 2025 6:35 am
The Cuban government has blasted US efforts to stop the medical missions, calling them a cynical excuse to go after its foreign currency earnings.
US State Department's 2024 Human Rights Report soft on Trump allies, criticizes Europe, South Africa, Brazil
August 13, 2025 1:34 am
The 2024 Human Rights Report, which was largely completed before Trump began his second term, reportedly underwent significant revisions after the new administration took office.
Trump nominates State Dept spokeswoman Tammy Bruce as US deputy representative to UN
August 10, 2025 7:01 am
Bruce was previously a political contributor and commentator on Fox News for over 20 years.
To enter US, some tourist, business visa applicants may soon need to post bond of up to $15,000
August 05, 2025 9:07 am
New US Visa Rules: The notice published in the Federal Register stated that the program would commence within the 15 days of its formal publication.
In latest Harvard vs Trump showdown, US launches probe into Ivy's exchange program
July 23, 2025 10:09 pm
“The American people have the right to expect their universities to uphold national security, comply with the law, and provide safe environments for all students,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
US State Department to lay off nearly 15% of domestic workforce
July 11, 2025 8:44 am
According to a senior State Department official, the reorganisation has been delayed due to court orders and legal challenges.
Trump administration plans to cut 700 jobs, 132 bureaus in major shake-up of US State Department
April 23, 2025 6:03 am
The US State Department has said that slashing the staff and shutting down bureaus deems necessary in order to maintain efficacy and relevance.
Scholars stranded in America, abroad amid funding freeze of state department programs
March 10, 2025 8:03 am
In the weeks since officials enacted the pause, some scholars and advocacy groups have said the flow of funds dried up for people's grants, yet there is no communication from U.S. officials on whether that will change.
US warns against travel to areas in Pakistan, LoC
March 09, 2025 4:49 am
The travel advisory asks Americans to not travel to Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which include the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), due to terrorism
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