Diplomacy
Image
State Department imposes sanctions on transnational far-left terrorist groups
The department said groups like the Autistici/Inventati Collective are designed to provide far-left extremist groups with the means to organize, recruit, communicate, and carry out violent attacks while remaining beyond the reach of the law.
Image
Former Trump ambassador accuses China of meddling in Canada trade deal
Sands speculated that China could have been the force behind the deal's collapse in order to put more pressure on the American economy ahead of a critical moment for the country.
Image
Trump admin removes Syria from State Sponsor of Terrorism list
Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Congress of its intention to remove the country last month, citing positive changes and counterterrorism actions taken by the Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Image
State Department announces sanctions on seven entities trading Iranian oil to fund regime activities
The sanctions come as the Trump administration imposes a maximum pressure campaign on Iran to help weaken its terrorist activities in the Middle East, including through its use of proxy forces.
Image
Rubio announces the release of 47th 'unjustly detained' American during second Trump administration
“Thanks to [President Donald Trump's] leadership, Belarus has released another wrongfully detained U.S. citizen,” Rubio posted to X. “No president has done so much, so quickly, to keep Americans safe abroad."
Image
Delisting Chinese stocks from American exchanges could ‘level the playing field’, experts say
Many Chinese firms have failed to fully comply with negotiated agreements and to abide by U.S. securities laws. Still, they continue to reap the benefits of the American financial markets. That may change, if Trump has his way.
Image
Trump administration taps State Department's Michael Anton to lead technical talks with Iran
Anton, who served on Trump's National Security Council during the president's first term, was part of the discussions with Iran in Rome last weekend. He is expected to lead another round of expert talks with Iranian officials this weekend.
Image
Zelensky says next Ukraine peace talks with France, UK and US will take place in London on Wednesday
Delegations from all four countries are expected to be at the meeting, which comes after the countries spoke in Paris last week. The four countries are working to arrange a permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Image
Vice President Vance meets with India's Prime Minister Modi on bilateral trade agreement
The vice president's office said the pair "welcomed significant progress" on the agreement in the meeting, and that a roadmap for further discussions on the two countries' "shared economic priorities" had been established.
Image
State Department restricts visas for 250 Nicaraguan officials
The U.S. has now imposed visa restrictions on more than 2,000 Nicaraguan officials altogether.
Image
State Department lifts sanctions on aide to Hungary's Viktor Orban
Rogan was added to the Treasury Department's "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List," on January 7.
Image
You Vote: With the situation between Russia and Ukraine, are you optimistic the war could end soon?
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Monday that he “finally” got an answer to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands for peace during their meeting last week in Moscow, though he didn't announce what those demands were.
Image
US ambassador to Ukraine to resign after three years in post
Brink has not commented on reports of her impending resignation, but she has served in the role since May 2022.