Tag: State Department

US strikes alleged drug boat in the Pacific

US forces have struck another vessel alleged to be carrying drugs, this time in the waters of the…

White House official says “no plans” for Trump-Putin meeting in “immediate future”

Washington — There are "no plans" for a meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in…

US expert on India accused of China meetings denies charges

A prominent US scholar of India who was arrested after allegations of retaining classified documents and meeting Chinese…

Boat strikes, warships and Venezuela rhetoric raise questions about Trump’s goals

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has dispatched a fleet of American warships into the waters off Venezuela,…

US reinterprets arms control pact to ease military drone exports

(Reuters) -The United States can export "Reaper"-style and other advanced military drones more easily following a reinterpretation of…

State Department says Rubio is heading to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel

State Department says Rubio is heading to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel

Rubio to offer Israel support despite Qatar strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will leave Saturday on a trip to Israel to offer support before…

US State Dept’s independent watchdog says it is expanding foreign aid oversight

By Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. State Department's independent watchdog said on Thursday it was expanding its oversight…

Trump’s purge of State Dept. staff leaves US exposed to another 9/11

As we remember the thousands of lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Trump administration has been…

Inside the USAID Fire Sale

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover…

Rubio discusses war in Ukraine with European counterparts

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his European counterparts on Monday and discussed diplomatic…

Biden adviser defends AUKUS submarine project, highlights problems

By David BrunnstromWASHINGTON (Reuters) -An adviser to the Biden administration on the AUKUS project to provide Australia with…