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Afghanistan September 3, 2023

Afghan allies who risked lives to help US lost in red tape

Special immigrant visa applicants who supported the U.S. government in Afghanistan face more than a five-year wait to find safety amid Taliban efforts to find and kill former enemies.

Central America August 30, 2023

Intel to invest $1.2 billion in Costa Rica over next 2 years

In a press statement released on Wednesday, Intel has revealed its plan for a substantial $1.2 billion investment in Costa Rica within the upcoming two years.

CONFLICTS August 30, 2023

US citizens urged to leave Haiti as soon as possible, as State Department flags 'current security situation'

U.S. citizens are urged to leave Haiti as soon as possible amid the State Department warning about "current security situation and infrastructure challenges."

Russia August 29, 2023

US Marine veteran jailed in Russia seen in rare video on state media

American Paul Whelan, who has been jailed in Russia since 2018 on espionage charges, was seen in rare video footage aired on Kremlin-backed Russia Today network.

Afghanistan August 28, 2023

Two years after 'embarrassing' Afghanistan withdrawal, GOP rep pins failures on one big Biden admin decision

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., blasted the Biden admin. for failing to lead a "military operation" during the botched 2021 withdrawal that left 13 U.S. service members dead.

Foreign Affairs August 24, 2023

China-dominated bloc offers Iran, Saudi Arabia membership in move that seeks to undermine US

The BRICS economic bloc has agreed to add six members, thereby doubling its total membership. New members would include Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia and Argentina.

World August 24, 2023

Russian court rules WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, facing espionage charges, can remain detained till November

The Lefortovo District Court has ruled Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) can continue to keep Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich detained as he awaits trial.

Russia August 23, 2023

Russia officials issue 2nd request to extend pre-trial detention of imprisoned WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

Russia's Federal Security Service reportedly issued its second request to extend the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

Europe August 21, 2023

US citizens in Belarus told to ‘depart immediately’

The U.S. Embassy in Belarus is warning Americans still in the country to leave immediately as geopolitical tensions and civil unrest create greater risk.

Africa August 9, 2023

Russian mercenary force seizes 'opportunities' in key region as US faces difficult choice

Washington faces increasingly unreliable partnerships in a region that has recently proven key to counterterrorism operations abroad, with Niger hosting drones at several bases.

Donald Trump August 6, 2023

Blinken's condemnation of Russian prosecutors sparks conservative backlash: ‘Siri, show me irony’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken riled conservatives after he condemned Russia’s prosecution of an opposition leader one day after former President Trump was arraigned in a U.S. court.