13-year-old Girl Among Latest Deaths Reported From Protests in Sudan
The latest deaths include Remaaz Hatim al-atta and Omar Adam, bringing the death toll from Saturday's protests to 7. At least 23 protestors have died overall.
U.S. Offering Millions in Reward Money for Info on Top Ransomware Hackers
The department announced its latest measures to fight ransomware attacks during a Monday press briefing.
Pricey Bottle of Japanese Whisky Gifted to Pompeo Missing From Vault
A 22-karat gold coin worth $560 was also reported as missing along with the nearly $6,000 bottle of Suntory Hibiki whisky.
Which Countries Recognize Third Gender Option on Passports?
The U.S. Department of State issued its first U.S. passport with an "X" gender marker on Wednesday, joining a number of other countries that do so.
U.S. Issues Passport With 'X' Gender Designation, May Expand Next Year
"The Department of State continues the process of updating its policies regarding gender markers on U.S. passports...," spokesman Ned Price said.
U.S. Launches New Bureau to Combat Cybercrime After Rise in Cyberattacks
The creation of this new department serves as a product of Antony Blinken's belief that the country has entered a "fundamentally new era in global affairs."
Afghan Refugees Can Now Be Sponsored By Private U.S. Citizens
The program marks a major shift in U.S. refugee policy and will serve as an addition to typical resettlement processes overseen by national agencies.
Lloyd Austin Won't Discuss 'Hypothetical' Where China Attacks Taiwan
"Nobody wants to see cross-Strait issues come to blows—certainly not President Biden, and there's no reason that it should," Austin said.
Haitian Workers Go on Strike, Leaving Streets Mostly Empty After Abductions
The kidnapped group included six women, six men and five children according to Christian Aid Ministries.
Video of Shirtless North Korean Soldiers Performing Stunts Goes Viral
The video showed soldiers running into concrete tiles and rolling around on the floor on smashed glass.
U.S. Blasts China's Military Flights Over 'Rock Solid' Ally Taiwan
"We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure and coercion against Taiwan," U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
Judge Blasts State Department for Delays in Processing U.S. Lottery Visas
The judge blamed the delays on "the State Department's complete cessation of adjudicating diversity visa applications for five months."
China Expects More U.S. Compliance After Huawei 'Hostage Diplomacy' Win
A spokesperson for the Beijing government pointed to a list of demands given to Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in July, saying China hoped every item could be resolved.
Dozens of Afghan English Teachers Living in Fear: 'We Will Die'
"The ESL teachers are highly visible targets…many of them having received death threats," said a U.S. academic trying to help them.
Blinken Deletes Tweet Saying 'We Stand With the People of Hong Kong'
The secretary of state was criticizing China for disqualifying seven pro-democracy district councilors.
GM Defense Awarded $36.4 Million to Build Heavy-Duty Surburbans
GM Defense, a specialized division of General Motors, will create heavy-duty Chevrolet Suburbans for U.S. government agencies.
Live Updates: Blinken Testifies to House Committee on Afghanistan Exit
Several committee members called on Blinken to resign, while others lauded his and the State Department's efforts in the evacuation.
Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghan Cabinet Member, Wanted by FBI, $10 Mil Offered
The Haqqani Network, which was founded by Sirajuddin's father, is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
About 100 Americans Left in Afghanistan, WH Says as Taliban Holds Up Planes
"We are going to find ways to get them—the ones that want to leave—to get them out of Afghanistan," White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said Sunday.
US Unsure Who Is on Planes Held in Afghanistan, Tells Taliban to Keep Word
"We will hold the Taliban to its pledge to let people freely depart Afghanistan," the State Department said Sunday.
Trump Jr. Accuses Biden of 'Aiding' Child Sex Trafficking' From Afghanistan
"Where's the rest of the media? Is there really going to only be one story about this before they get released into our country?" the former president's son tweeted.
Tucker Carlson Credits Biden for Stopping 'Permanent War' in Afghanistan
The Fox News host said the Pentagon and State Department "hate" Biden for ending the long conflict.
State Department Staff Ask Antony Blinken to Remove 'Anti-Semitic' Employee
In a blog post, the mid-ranking Foreign Service officer called Jewish people "the seed of the Serpent, that brood of vipers."
Up to $5M Reward Offered for Chinese National Accused of Selling Fentanyl
Known as "Hong Kong Zaron," Zhang Jian is accused of leading the criminal Zhang Drug Trafficking Organization and selling fentanyl.
U.S. Advises Against Travel to Canada Despite Having More COVID Cases
As U.S. advised against travel to Canada, the E.U. recommended its member nations to lift restrictions for Canadians.
Blinken Says 'Under 200' Americans Still Want to Leave Afghanistan
"We believe there are still a small number of Americans, under 200 and likely closer to 100, who remain in Afghanistan and want to leave," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.
Blinken Says 4,500 Americans Have Been Evacuated From Afghanistan
Blinken said the State Department has been in contact with around 500 Americans in the past 24 hours, instructing them how to get to the Kabul airport safely.
6 Days Until Deadline, Planes Leaving Kabul With Evacuees Every 39 Minutes
The Pentagon said Wednesday that U.S. military forces in Afghanistan are working hard to make the August 31 evacuation deadline.
Squalid, Unsanitary Conditions Reported at U.S. Afghan Refugee Base
"Where the Afghans are housed is a living hell. Trash, urine, fecal matter, spilled liquids and vomit cover the floors," said a leaked email obtained from the U.S. Central Command.