...

...

state department news

Founder wears late grandmother’s saree at State Department event: ‘We made it'

A founder carried her grandmother’s memory to the US State Department by wearing her green saree.

Published on Jun 09, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Iranian missile fragment hits US consul residence building in Israel

Members of Israeli security forces stand guard, as Muslim Palestinian worshippers mark Laylat al-Qadr during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, outside the Old City of Jerusalem, as prayers at Al-Aqsa compound are restricted, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 15, 2026.

Published on Mar 16, 2026 01:17 am IST

What Trump's latest visa processing freeze means for FIFA World Cup attendees

A giant model of the official Trionda pro match ball for the FIFA 2026 World Cup is displayed inside the Adidas store in Manhattan

Published on Jan 14, 2026 10:52 pm IST

US updates travel advisory for exotic tourist destination; warns of violence

US has updated its travel advisory for Madagascar

Published on Oct 20, 2025 12:00 am IST

US designates Balochistan Liberation Army as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation

The Balochistan Liberation Army was designated as an SDGT in 2019 following several terrorist attacks.

Updated on Aug 12, 2025 08:11 am IST

Trump has 9 drug cartels on hit list; sends US army to neutralize them: Report

President Donald Trump signs a proclamation declaring National Purple Heart Day in the East Room of the White House

Published on Aug 08, 2025 09:22 pm IST

Alert for US travelers: State Department to charge bond of up to $15,000

Consular officers will likely demand a $10,000 bond for adults and a $5,000 bond for children.

Updated on Aug 05, 2025 02:12 am IST

Donald Trump to impose travel ban on 36 countries? Here's what we know

This memo comes one week after Trump brought back his first-term travel ban.

Updated on Jun 15, 2025 05:45 pm IST

Trump administration plans $1,000 fee to fast-track tourist visas -memo

Trump administration plans $1,000 fee to fast-track tourist visas -memo

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:10 pm IST

State Department launches second round of deferred resignations program, email shows

State Department launches second round of deferred resignations program, email shows

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:07 pm IST

US accuses Chinese satellite firm of aiding Houthi strikes on its assets

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce aid the assistance by the firm to the Houthis had continued even though the United States had engaged with Beijing on the issue. (File)

Published on Apr 18, 2025 01:51 am IST

Donald Trump eyes slashing US State Department by 50%: Report

Trump tariff: Donald Trump raised the duties on China to 125 per cent after Beijing hikes levies on US goods to 84 per cent.

Published on Apr 16, 2025 02:02 am IST

DOGE finalises shutting down USAID, employees to be laid off by September 2025

The process of shutting down USAID began in February, with workers getting placed on indefinite leave by the Trump administration as a part of cost-cutting initiatives

Updated on Apr 02, 2025 04:48 am IST

Trump administration to officially end USAID, merge it with State Dept on July 1

The Trump administration is officially ending the USAID program and will merge some of its operations with the State Department on July 1

Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:21 am IST

US issues travel ban against former Argentine President over corruption charges

Former Argentine President Fernández has been banned from entering the United States

Published on Mar 22, 2025 06:51 am IST

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says

Published on Mar 20, 2025 03:56 am IST

State Dept denies deleting data on halted p

State Dept denies deleting data on halted p

Published on Mar 20, 2025 12:58 am IST

US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

Published on Feb 16, 2025 01:01 pm IST

US halts issuing gender-neutral 'X' passports under President Trump’s directive

President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the economy during an event at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 04:49 am IST

US to resume sales of 'offensive' weapons to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden took office in 2021 pledging a new approach to Saudi Arabia that emphasizes human rights and immediately announced that the administration would only send "defensive" weaponry to the longtime US partner.

Published on Aug 12, 2024 10:51 pm IST

US removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Published on May 16, 2024 12:33 am IST

US 'alarmed' by Hong Kong security law, sees 'closing' of freedoms

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee, center, speaks to lawmakers following the passing of the Basic Law Article 23 legislation

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 10:38 pm IST

Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China

HT Image

Updated on Feb 07, 2024 11:18 am IST

US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row

HT Image

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 09:36 am IST

US envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu set to wrap up stint at month-end

US envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu set to wrap up stint at month-end

Updated on Jan 12, 2024 12:22 am IST

Long-time US doctor suddenly loses citizenship after trying to renew his passpor

Long-time Virginia doctor, Dr. Siavash Sobhani, faces citizenship revocation after passport renewal

Updated on Nov 30, 2023 12:40 pm IST

Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war

HT Image

Published on Oct 23, 2023 07:38 am IST

Indian-origin diplomat nominated as US ambassador to Indonesia

Indian-origin US diplomat Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir

Published on Oct 22, 2023 04:56 pm IST

Can’t comment on NewsClick’s China link, respect media freedom: US

Delhi Police Special cell arrested founder- editor-in-chief of NewsClick Prabir Purkayastha from his office, on Tuesday. (Raj K Raj/ HT)

Published on Oct 04, 2023 08:49 am IST

India partnership bound by shared values, ideas: US dy secy of state

HT Image

Updated on Oct 02, 2023 01:10 am IST

Home / Topic / State Department / News