February 18, 2023 South Africa drills with Russia, China could signify failed Washington efforts to solidify African allies South Africa's naval drills with China and Russia suggest that Biden's effort to increase ties with African allies is faltering.
February 16, 2023 Iran believed to house suspected new al-Qaeda leader: UN report The UN has asserted that al-Qaeda has a new unofficial leader following the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri during U.S. air strikes in Kabul in July 2022.
February 16, 2023 State Department funds ‘disinformation’ index targeting non-liberal and conservative news outlets: report The State Department is funding a "disinformation" monitoring group that has targeted non-liberal and conservative news organizations, according to a report.
February 16, 2023 US diplomat scorched for 'tone-deaf' tweet saying Afghan women need 'movement' similar to 'Black Girl Magic' United States Chargé d’Affaires Karen B. Decker raised eyebrows with a since-deleted tweet suggesting Afghan women need a "Black Girl Magic" movement.
February 15, 2023 State Department vows US will defend Philippines if necessary after China ship blinds crew with military laser The U.S. State Department said it would defend the Philippines if forces come under attack after a Chinese ship shined a laser at a Filipino vessel in the disputed South China Sea.
February 15, 2023 China ramps up surveillance, security threat with new satellite support from Antarctica China announced plans to develop new ground stations in Antarctica to support its satellite capabilities as concerns mount over Beijing's surveillance and security threats.
February 14, 2023 Nominee who called Biden a ‘senile gaffe machine’ withdrawn by State Department The State Department withdrew a nominee who called Biden a "senile gaffe machine" and accused others of toeing the line of Israel, saying it was not aware of these past comments.
February 13, 2023 Japan, South Korea support US takedown of Chinese surveillance craft High-level officials from Japan and South Korea said Monday they fully back the U.S. decision to shoot down a spy balloon and possibly other surveillance objects from China.
February 13, 2023 Americans told to leave Russia 'immediately' or face false arrests, US warns The U.S. State Department Monday ordered all U.S. citizens in Russia to leave 'immediately' as the war in Ukraine ramps up and concerns over arbitrary detentions mount.
February 11, 2023 Drug cartels are taking over 'failing state' Mexico: John Daniel Davidson The Federalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson reacts to the U.S. State Department placing travel warnings on Mexican states, and the Biden administration's handling of the border.