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U.S. Department of State - Latest News [Page 6]

Withdrawal From Wasteful, Ineffective, Or Harmful International Organizations

Saturday, 10 January 2026, 6:55 am | U.S. Department of State

United States will not continue expending resources, diplomatic capital, and the legitimizing weight of our participation in institutions that are irrelevant to or in conflict with our interests. More >>

Terrorist Designation Of Barrio 18

Thursday, 25 September 2025, 8:48 am | U.S. Department of State

Barrio 18 is one of the largest gangs in our hemisphere and has conducted attacks against security personnel, public officials, and civilians in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. More >>

Reward Offers Of Up To $11 Million Under The Transnational Organized Crime Rewards

Saturday, 13 September 2025, 5:30 pm | U.S. Department of State

From at least Dec 2018 to at least Oct 2021, Tymoshchuk and other coconspirators used the Nefilim, LockerGoga, & MegaCortex ransomware variants to encrypt computer networks & deploy ransomware schemes against hundreds of victim company network owners ... More >>

Imposing Sanctions On Online Scam Centers In Southeast Asia

Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 6:55 pm | U.S. Department of State

Additionally, OFAC sanctioned four individuals and six entities for their roles operating forced labor compounds in Cambodia, where workers are forced to carry out virtual currency investment scams against victims in the United States, Europe, China, and ... More >>

Executive Order – Strengthening Efforts To Protect U.S. Nationals From Wrongful Detention Abroad

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 7:56 am | U.S. Department of State

Through this Executive Order, actors designated as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention may face severe penalties including economic sanctions, visa restrictions, foreign assistance restrictions, and travel restrictions for U.S. passport holders. More >>

Guyana’s National And Regional Elections

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 7:53 am | U.S. Department of State

We look forward to working with President Irfaan Ali’s government to advance our shared foreign policy priorities, including strengthening energy security and supporting Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, particularly with respect to the ... More >>

Sanctioning Foreign NGOs Directly Engaged In ICC’s Illegitimate Targeting Of Israel

Saturday, 6 September 2025, 8:27 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States will continue to respond with significant and tangible consequences to protect our troops, our sovereignty, and our allies from the ICC’s disregard for sovereignty, and to punish entities that are complicit in its overreach. More >>

Sanctioning China-Based Synthetic Opioid And Chemical Suppliers

Saturday, 6 September 2025, 6:38 pm | U.S. Department of State

Overdoses from synthetic opioids like fentanyl is the leading killer of young Americans from 18-45. More >>

The United States Welcomes The Initiation Of Snapback

Saturday, 30 August 2025, 6:57 pm | U.S. Department of State

Snapback does not contradict our earnest readiness for diplomacy, it only enhances it, says Marco Rubio, Secretary of State. More >>

Violence In Burma

Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 9:51 am | U.S. Department of State

The United States expresses its support for the people of Burma, including Rohingya and other ethnic groups who have been subjected to violence and displacement. More >>

Imposing Further Sanctions In Response To The ICC’s Ongoing Threat To Americans And Israelis

Saturday, 23 August 2025, 5:58 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States has been clear and steadfast in our opposition to the ICC’s politicization, abuse of power, disregard for our national sovereignty, and illegitimate judicial overreach. More >>

Hungary National Day

Saturday, 23 August 2025, 5:40 pm | U.S. Department of State

This day is an important celebration of your nation’s enduring spirit, deep cultural roots, and unwavering commitment to the principles of freedom and prosperity. More >>

U.S. Targets Cryptocurrency Exchange, Offering Rewards Totaling Up To $6 Million

Sunday, 17 August 2025, 7:10 pm | U.S. Department of State

According to the U.S. Secret Service and FBI, Garantex received hundreds of millions in criminal proceeds and was used to facilitate various crimes, including hacking, ransomware, terrorism, and drug trafficking, often with substantial harm to U.S. ... More >>

Signing Of A Safe Third Country Agreement With Paraguay

Sunday, 17 August 2025, 7:08 pm | U.S. Department of State

Ongoing engagement with partners like Paraguay is vital to deterring illegal immigration and securing our borders. The United States remains committed to working with Paraguay to build a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future for our hemisphere. More >>

Sanctioning Cartel De Jalisco Nueva Generación Leaders Operating Timeshare Fraud Schemes

Sunday, 17 August 2025, 7:06 pm | U.S. Department of State

According to FBI data, U.S. victims reportedly lost nearly $300 million to timeshare fraud schemes in Mexico between 2019 and 2023. More >>

Terrorist Designation Of The Majeed Brigade

Sunday, 17 August 2025, 2:22 pm | U.S. Department of State

Terrorist designations play a critical role in our fight against this scourge and are an effective way to curtail support for terrorist activities. More >>

Sanctioning Critical Minerals Traffickers Stoking Armed Conflict In The Eastern Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Sunday, 17 August 2025, 2:21 pm | U.S. Department of State

The U.S. government will continue to take action to support a mining sector that contributes to lasting stability and economic development in the Great Lakes region and secure, reliable global critical minerals supply chains. More >>

Furthering Implementation Of The Peace Agreement Between The Democratic Republic Of The Congo And The Republic Of Rwanda

Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 8:00 am | U.S. Department of State

Through joint coordination in areas including energy, infrastructure, mining, national park management and tourism, and public health, the DRC and Rwanda will drive economic progress and improve the lives of people and the communities where they live across ... More >>

Imposing Sanctions On An International Procurement Network For Iran’s UAV Program

Saturday, 2 August 2025, 5:29 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States will use all available means, including sanctions on entities based in third countries, to expose and disrupt Iran’s schemes to procure equipment and items supporting its UAV program, which destabilizes the Middle East and beyond. More >>

Joint Statement On Iranian State Threat Activity In Europe And North America

Saturday, 2 August 2025, 5:26 pm | U.S. Department of State

Released by the governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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