Tag: the State Department
British journalist Sami Hamdi detained by US authorities
British journalist and media commentator Sami Hamdi, an outspoken critic of Israel, has been arrested by US Immigration…
Trump administration revokes 6 visas over comments about Charlie Kirk
The State Department said Tuesday it has revoked the visas of six people for making incendiary social media…
US diplomat fired over relationship with woman accused of ties to Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday that it has fired a U.S. diplomat over a romantic…
US to revoke Colombia President Petro’s visa over ‘reckless’ actions in New York
(Reuters) -The United States will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa because he "urged U.S. soldiers to disobey…
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene over sex markers on passports
Washington — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to enforce for now…
Rubio is to visit Israel to show support before the UN meets on the creation of a Palestinian state
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel next week in a show of support…
U.S. halts issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers
The U.S. will stop issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday.…
US denounces Europe on speech in pared-down rights report
The United States on Tuesday alleged that human rights were worsening in Western Europe due to internet regulations,…
US designates Baloch separatists as a terror group over role in attacks in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States has designated a Baloch separatist group as a foreign terrorist organization, the…
US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe
The inside of terminal four at John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) [File: Chris Hondros/Getty Images via AFP]The United…
US requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas
By Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration will require visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi to pay…