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US Tightens Student Visa Rules Requiring Access to Social Media

The United States government has reactivated its student visa processing program after a temporary suspension but with a significant new requirement: all applicants must make their social media accounts publicly accessible for government inspection. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the......

U.S. issues travel warning amid concerns of imminent attacks in Syria

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning to its citizens regarding Syria, citing "credible information" about potential imminent attacks in the Middle Eastern nation. This advisory was released by the U.S. Embassy in Damascus on its website, despite the embassy's closure since......

U.S. approves sale of Stinger missiles to Morocco

The U.S. Department of Defense has given the green light for the sale of 600 FIM-92K Stinger missiles to Morocco, valued at $825 million. This potential sale, which has been approved by the U.S. State Department, includes FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and related equipment. The U.S. Defense Security......

Key diplomatic talks between US and Russia focus on Ukraine conflict

In a significant diplomatic development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday. The discussion primarily centered on the ongoing situation in Ukraine. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that during the......

The End of the Global Engagement Center: A Turning Point in Combating Disinformation

The United States government has closed one of its key agencies responsible for addressing foreign disinformation. The Global Engagement Center (GEC), a State Department unit established in 2016, ceased operations recently after Congress failed to renew its funding. This development comes amid rising......

Morocco's Comprehensive Counterterrorism Strategy Praised by U.S. State Department

The U.S. State Department has commended Morocco's all-encompassing approach to combating terrorism and violent extremism, highlighting the Kingdom's commitment to regional and international cooperation in addressing these global threats. In its 2023 Annual Global Terrorism Report, published......

U.S. State Department Issues Updated Travel Warnings for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Amid Security Threats

The U.S. Department of State has released an updated travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, urging American citizens to exercise heightened caution due to increasing missile threats and drone strikes originating from Yemen. Travelers are specifically advised to avoid areas within a 20-mile radius of the Yemeni......

Shocking Footage Exposes Grave Misconduct at Israeli Detention Facility

A deeply troubling incident has come to light, sending shockwaves through the international community and raising serious questions about the treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody. A surveillance video, recently aired by Israeli Channel 12, allegedly depicts a group of Israeli reservist......

Israeli Minister Condemned for Suggesting Starvation of Gazans Might Be 'Justified and Moral'

The European Union, France, and the United Kingdom have condemned a senior Israeli minister for suggesting that starving people in Gaza might be "justified and moral." Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sparked international outrage with his comments: "No one in the world......