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May 20, 2024

State Department offers condolences for death of Iran's president in 'baffling' move, human rights lawyer says

The State Department offered its official condolences Monday for the death of two Iranian officials, including its president, who were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

May 20, 2024

Biden slams ICC’s ‘outrageous’ request for Netanyahu arrest warrant

President Biden said Monday that it is "outrageous" for the International Criminal Court to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

May 17, 2024

State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert for Americans overseas

The State Department urged Americans abroad to exercise increased caution, citing the potential for "terrorist attacks" and other violent actions.

May 14, 2024

Mother of Army soldier detained in Russia reveals what she would write him in a letter

The mother of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who is being detained in Vladivostok, Russia, reveals to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital what she would say to him now.

May 13, 2024

State Dept stresses no conclusion on Israel's possible international law violations after critical report

A State Department spokesman said despite a report submitted to Congress, no conclusions have been made on Israel's possible international law violations.

May 12, 2024

Bernie Sanders says Israel shouldn't receive 'another nickel' in US military aid after State Dept. report

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, claimed that Israel is becoming a "pariah nation" and had broken international law in its war against Hamas.

May 10, 2024

State Department criticizes Israel’s attempts at ‘mitigating civilian harm’ in Gaza war: report

A report from the U.S. State Department sent to Congress Friday questioned how effective the Israeli military is being at mitigating civilian casualties in Gaza.

May 10, 2024

Biden administration granted sanctions relief to Arab nations just before president's Israel aid threat

The State Department informed Congress it would waive anti-Israeli boycott sanctions for several Arab nations the day before President Biden drew a red line on Israel.

May 9, 2024

US official raises alarm over forcible repatriation of North Koreans from China

A U.S. official overseeing North Korea affairs has voiced concerns about China's forced repatriation of North Koreans, according to the U.S. State Department.

May 9, 2024

US law could force Biden to pull UN funding if Palestinian recognition bypass succeeds, experts say

The UN vote would give the Palestinians de facto statehood which, according to American law, could mean automatic defunding by the U.S. Washington is the largest contributor to the world body.