State department
US officially exits WHO, citing COVID-19 pandemic management failure
The US has officially left the World Health Organization, citing mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about global health collaboration and future US involvement.
US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says
Trump administration moves to revoke residency of antisemitism researcher
'Trump is a man of action,' US warns Iranian regime in Farsi-language message
New sanctions: US targets 12 individuals in Iran for sanctions over alleged human rights violations
US State Department stated that they are issuing the sanctions in coordination with Australia and Canada, who are also rolling out new sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations.
State Dept. defends not launching investigation into Aysenur Eygi's death
The department also found Israel's changes to rules of engagement 'insufficient.'
Blinken to meet with Egypt on hostage deal Tuesday
Miller: 'We continue to engage with our partners in the region'
Venezuela arrests Spain, US and Czech nationals for 'destabilization'
A spokesperson for the US State Department said "a US military member" had been detained in Venezuela.
State Dept. defends ability to hold Israel accountable for proper weapons use
"We urge Israel to thoroughly and transparently investigate reports of gross violations of human rights and take all appropriate action," he said.
Hostage families discuss growing antisemitism, Hamas support at US State Dept.
This meeting follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint Congress session on Wednesday, in which many of the hostage relatives were also in attendance.
US State Department imposes visa restriction on Elor Azaria for 'human rights violations'
The government organization also said that they plan to impose restrictions on more individuals whom they believe to have committed the same alleged crimes attributed to Azaria.
Taliban confirms detention of two Americans, US calls for release
Hamdullah Fitrat, dep. spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate Afghanistan said, “Both American nationals violated the country’s law, and discussion has been held with the US officials in this regard."
Explosion of hate: State Department report details global rise in antisemitism post October 7
"Religious freedom is still not respected for millions of people around the world," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a news briefing.
State Dept implores Israel to hold accountable IDF soldiers who used human shield in Jenin
The IDF should swiftly investigate what happened and hold people accountable, Matthew Miller said.
