Washington, March 19 – US lawmakers sharply disagreed over the State Department's response to the Middle East conflict, with Democrats saying it failed to protect American citizens and officials insisting the system worked.The hearing came amid high tensions in the region. Lawmakers questioned...
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Washington, March 11 Concerns about Chinese nationals exploiting America's birthright citizenship laws through a growing "birth tourism" industry surfaced during a US Senate hearing, with one witness warning lawmakers that thousands of children born in the United States are later raised in...
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Washington, March 11 – The White House urged Congress to pass sweeping election reforms proposed by President Donald Trump, saying the legislation would strengthen voting integrity and ensure that only American citizens participate in US elections.At a White House briefing, Press Secretary...
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Washington, March 10 More than 40,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since late February, the State Department said Tuesday, as Washington continues evacuation and travel-assistance operations across the region amid the expanding conflict with...
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March 10, New Delhi – The United States has condemned Afghanistan over its detention of American citizens, a move that could result in a ban on U.S. passport holders traveling to the country.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that he was designating Afghanistan’s Taliban...
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Washington, March 7 – More than 28,000 American citizens have safely returned to the US from the Middle East since late February, the State Department said on Saturday, as Washington continues large-scale evacuation and assistance efforts across the region.In a statement, Assistant Secretary...
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Washington, March 6 – Nearly 24,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since late February, the U.S. State Department said on Friday, as Washington continues efforts to assist Americans seeking to leave the region amid heightened security concerns...
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Washington, March 6 – The United States is strengthening its public diplomacy efforts to counter propaganda and influence campaigns from countries such as Iran and China, while also explaining Washington’s foreign policy to global audiences. Sarah Rogers, Under Secretary of State for Public...
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Washington, March 5 – The United States has begun charter flights to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East, as Washington intensifies efforts to help thousands return home amid rising tensions in the region.A charter flight operated by the Department of State, carrying American...
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Islamabad, March 4 – The United States has ordered non-emergency government employees and family members of staff at its consulates in Lahore and Karachi to leave Pakistan, citing safety concerns, according to an official statement.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Pakistan...
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Dubai, March 4 – A drone strike near the US Consulate in Dubai triggered a fire as Iran continued a wave of drone and missile attacks targeting American diplomatic missions across the Middle East.The incident in Dubai occurred late Tuesday night (local time) – a day after reported attacks on...
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Jerusalem, March 3 – The US Embassy in Jerusalem issued an official advisory on Tuesday amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, urging American citizens to make their own security arrangements as the diplomatic mission is currently unable to assist with departures from Israel.In its...
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Islamabad, March 3: Amid escalating protests across Pakistan following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike, the US Embassy in Islamabad and its consulates in Lahore and Karachi have temporarily suspended operations.The move comes as authorities...
Washington, February 28 – The United States designated Iran as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” escalating pressure on Tehran even as lawmakers sparred over the risks of a wider conflict.“Today, I am designating Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” said Secretary of State...
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Washington, February 27 – US Vice President J.D. Vance used a visit to the politically crucial state of Wisconsin to launch a sharp attack on Congressional Democrats, arguing that the November election would determine whether America prioritizes “American citizens” over what he described as open...
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