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U.S. Embassy in Venezuela Mocks Bounties for Regime Leaders On Social Media Post

The post on X showed the State Department's "wanted" posters for both men, but with Cabello's image altered so that he appears to look at Maduro with jealousy, because the amount asked for his bounty is twice as large

Latin Times

Trump administration to review all 55 million people with US visas for violations

The State Department’s new language suggests that the continual vetting process, which officials acknowledge is time-consuming, is far more widespread and could mean even those approved to be in the US could abruptly see those permissions revoked.

Euronews

$346 Mn US-Nigeria Arms Deal Sets Rights Groups On Edge

Rights groups are questioning a multimillion-dollar arms sale by the United States to Nigeria as security forces in the west African nation continue to be accused of killing civilians with impunity.

International Business Times

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State Department layoffs could hurt US companies’ ability to compete globally – an economist explains why

When more than 1,300 people at the U.S. State Department lost their jobs in a mass firing this summer, most headlines focused on what it meant for American diplomacy. But the layoffs are about more than embassies and foreign policy – they could also make it harder for U.S. companies…

The Conversation

State Department employee fired after questioning talking points on Israel and Gaza

The State Department has fired a press officer responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and Gaza

The Independent UK

Rubio defends State Dept halting Gaza visas after Laura Loomer takes victory lap for their cancellation

Secretary of State claims there is ‘evidence’ that some organizations attempting to acquire the visas ‘have strong links to terrorist groups like Hamas’

The Independent UK

Laura Loomer takes victory lap after State Department halts visitor visas for Gaza

‘There are doctors in other countries. The US is not the world’s hospital!’ the far-right activist said

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US Suspends Visas For Gazans After Far-right Influencer Posts

The US government said Saturday it is suspending visitor visas for Gazans after a far-right influencer with the ear of President Donald Trump complained that wounded Palestinians had been allowed to seek medical treatment in the United States.

International Business Times

US suspends visas for Gaza residents after right-wing social media storm

State Department move comes as Israel’s war and induced famine in Gaza reach new extremes, with 61,827 killed so far.

Al Jazeera

Colombia's Transitional Justice Marches On Despite U.S. Aid Cuts And Mounting Violence

The shutting of USAID funding has severely impacted Colombia's implementation of the 2016 peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group. However, authorities vow to move forward regardless

Latin Times

Five key points on how a long-respected US human rights report became a ‘cudgel’ under Trump

The state departments ‘human rights’ report under Trump differs hugely from those of previous administrations

The Guardian - AU

The State Department warns against believing influencers who call Taliban-run Afghanistan ‘amazing’ travel destination

Their reviews are "not representative of women’s lives in Afghanistan."

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Group Accuses State Department Of Dramatically Scaling Back Human Rights Reports To Prioritize Trump Admin's Political Agenda

The State Department released its new, scaled-down version of its annual human rights reports, causing condemnation from advocacy groups

Latin Times

US appeals court lets Trump slash billions in foreign aid

Critics argue President Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority by slashing congressionally approved aid.

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Key issues omitted in revised US State Department human rights report

Rights groups allege manipulation of US report after firing of key staff and overhaul of human rights priorities.

International Business Times

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, in a pared-down annual global report that spared partners of President Donald Trump such as El Salvador.

The Independent UK

The Latest: National Guard troops arrive in Washington DC as Trump’s federal takeover begins

President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D

The Independent UK

US designates Baloch separatists as a terror group over role in attacks in Pakistan

The United States has designated a Baloch separatist group as a foreign terrorist organization, the State Department says

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The Conversation

Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed

Staff at the State Department’s Office of Countering Violent Extremism and Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, which led U.S. anti-violent extremism efforts, were laid off, the units shuttered, on July 11, 2025.

The Independent UK

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce nominated to be deputy U.N. ambassador

Former Fox News contributor had long been a Democrat and liberal activist before becoming a conservative and backing Trump

The Independent UK

President gives OK for military to target drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations: report

Previous administrations have followed a century-old law prohibiting military involvement in law enforcement

International Business Times

US Raises Bounty On Venezuela's Maduro To $50 Mn

The United States on Thursday doubled its bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro -- who faces federal drug trafficking charges and whose most recent election victory was not recognized by Washington -- to $50 million.

The Independent UK

US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe in another restriction on travelers

The United States is pausing all routine visa applications for citizens of the southern African nation

Al Jazeera

What is Trump’s $15,000 visa bonds programme – and who does it affect?

Visitors from countries with high visa overstays will be targeted. Some 40 percent of undocumented migrants overstay.

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Why Some Tourists May Soon Need to Pay a $15,000 Visa Bond

The $15,000 visa bond pilot program goes into effect later this month. Here's what we know so far.

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