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US diplomat found dead in Myanmar hotel, Thai woman detained: 'Out of respect...'

An American official was mysteriously found dead in a hotel in Myanmar and a Thai woman was detained by the local police in connection with the investigation. Though the incident took place a few weeks ago, the State Department has now confirmed the death and said it won't reveal any…

The Times of India

Marco Rubio's 'Cage Fights for Diplomacy' Are Another Form of Crony Capitalism

Instead of dismantling the cultural exchange bureau, the State Department wants it to sponsor sports leagues.

Reason

Trump admin strained emergency funds during scramble to rescue American woman during Hantavirus outbreak

The Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak

The Independent UK

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US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until October

The US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. This means Indian investors seeking permanent residency through the EB-5 program will have to wait until the new fiscal year begins to apply. Visa allocations will reset for FY2027.

The Economic Times

Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan

Foreign workers building a sprawling $350 million American Consulate in Milan say they were paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages

AAP

$350 million State Dept project rocked by claims workers earned less than $2 an hour

Foreign workers building a sprawling $350 million American Consulate in Milan say they were paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages

The Independent UK

The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate

The U.S. has launched airstrikes against Iran, and President Donald Trump says more are coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region

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US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visas

The US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and secure US citizenship for their children. This action, part of the Trump administration's efforts to curb immigration system abuse, involved shutting down companies that coached applicants and arranged travel…

The Economic Times

Thai woman in custody after US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, State Department says

The Thai Embassy in Yangon and Thailand's Foreign Ministry refused to say whether they had provided consular support to the suspect or give any other information.

Euronews

Mystery deepens after U.S. Embassy official is found dead in Myanmar hotel

According to three people in the diplomatic community in Myanmar, the man was found dead about two weeks ago at the Sakura Residence & Hotel

The Independent UK

The Death of an Imprisoned Activist Has Triggered U.S. Sanctions Against 100 Nicaraguans: Who Was Brooklyn Rivera?

Brooklyn Rivera's death in government custody last month drew international condemnation, with his daughter saying that the Ortega regime blocked an independent autopsy

Latin Times

State Department Introduces $750 Fast-Track Visa Interviews Amid Processing Delays That Stretch for Months

Applicants who pay the fee, on top of the standard $185 visa charge, will be able to schedule visa interviews within 10 days at select U.S. embassies and consulates

Latin Times

Trump team already blaming Europe over fears that Ebola could come to US via World Cup fans

State Department calls on European countries to abandon World Health Organization approach and adopt stricter travel rules to ensure virus does not reach North America and after outbreak in Central Africa

The Independent UK

Trump administration to sell faster visa interviews for $750 in new pilot program

The State Department will soon offer a “premium” expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas that will set applicants back $750 on top of the basic processing fee of $185

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer pressed to act after US state department wades into Nowak case

KEIR Starmer has been urged to summon the US ambassador to the UK after the State Department “fanned the flames of division” on Henry Nowak’s…

France 24

Middle East live: Israeli strikes kill eight in Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire

Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon and near the southern city of Tyre killed eight people, the Lebanese health ministry said Thursday as the Israeli army said one of its soldiers was killed combat. Hezbollah earlier rejected a US-backed ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments, demanding that Israel…

Reason

Trump's Self-Promotion Is Always Shameless and Sometimes Illegal

The president tramples the rule of law in his rush to glorify himself.

International Business Times UK

How to Bypass Post Office Queues and Renew Your US Passport Online in 40 Minutes

US citizens can now renew their 10-year passports online in 40 minutes via MyTravelGov, eliminating paperwork and post office visits, though processing times remain unchanged.

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The Independent UK

US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas

The State Department plans to slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States

Latin Times

Trump Admin Targets Brazil's Largest Criminal Networks With Terror Designation, Vows 'Unwavering Commitment to Dismantling Cartels'

The State Department labeled Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as "two of the most violent criminal organizations in Brazil"

Latin Times

U.S. Offers $15 Million Reward for Information Leading to the 'Disruption of the Financial Mechanisms' of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

The Treasury Department also sanctioned an alleged oil sales network involving Hong Kong-based entities that facilitated storage, transport and sale of Iranian oil worth billions of dollars

The Economic Times

US exhausts EB-2 green card quota for India in FY2026

US State Department has announced a halt on EB-2 Green Card issuances for Indian applicants. All available visas for fiscal year 2026 are now exhausted. This means no new approvals will be granted until the new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2026. This impacts professionals with advanced degrees or…

The Independent UK

Over 100 ambassador roles are vacant, doubling rate from Trump’s first term

The U.S. hasn’t confirmed ambassadors to more than half the nations in the world, including those who serve in conflict zones such as Ukraine and the Middle East

We Got This Covered

‘Original intent of the law’: Trump claimed his war was on illegal immigrants – he has now ordered legal applicants to return home

“He’s telling them to leave America”

The Economic Times

Want a green card? Leave the United States first

Foreign nationals temporarily in the U.S. must now apply for green cards from their home countries, according to a new USCIS policy. This change requires individuals seeking permanent residency to complete the process abroad, a move criticized by immigrant aid groups as potentially endangering vulnerable migrants.

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