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Upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says
The first round of talks began in Rome on August 4, and a source described the negotiations to The Jerusalem Post as "positive."
US may ask parents to prove citizenship or immigration status to get passports for their children
US diplomatic reshuffle in Iraq comes at critical moment for Baghdad and Washington - analysis
IDF: Israel’s Apache deal not off, but at risk as NIS 15 billion delay drags on
Far-left extremist media group 'Abolition Media' cited in State Dept sanctions - exclusive
The Department did not name the group, but the Post identified it as Abolition Media, which describes itself as a platform for revolutionary, anarchist, and abolitionist perspectives.
USAID OIG advises that three UNRWA teachers be disbarred for holding hostages, Hamas membership
A USAID OIG spokesperson told the Post that the office's "active and ongoing investigations help prevent terrorists from circulating across US-funded foreign assistance programs in Gaza."
US moves to disbar three former UNRWA teachers over Hamas ties, Oct. 7 involvement
One former educator also served as a Hamas military operative in the Deir al-Balah Battalion and allegedly helped abduct hostages during the October 7 massacre.
US urges countries to boost security around synagogues ahead of High Holidays
The State Department is also seeking increased protection around Jewish community residential areas and along routes used by worshippers walking to synagogues.
Trump administration pauses US visa appointments worldwide amid sweeping immigration crackdown
While Trump campaigned in 2024 on a platform of stopping illegal immigration, his administration has also made legal immigration more difficult.
US offers $10 million reward for information on senior IRGC leaders, including one killed in April
The US State Department's Rewards for Justice offered a bounty of up to $10m. for information on five IRGC leaders, including Majid Khademi, who was killed by an Israeli strike in April.
US State Dept. sanctions Iranian military activities, fuel export in Operation Economic Outcast
Sanctions targeted Iranian individuals and companies that facilitated the trade of petroleum and petrochemical products with Iran or supported military action against US forces.
US plans to revoke tourism and business visas of up to 200,000 foreigners - report
If the move materialized, it would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, according to AP.
US can still strike Hormuz targets, Hegseth warns as 'Economic D-Day' takes aim at Iran's economy
"By no means are we foreclosing using kinetic strikes anywhere in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran," Hegseth told reporters.
US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
The State Department formally removed Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism after the previously announced move underwent congressional review.
