United States Department of State
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- subsidiary of Federal Government of the United States 100%
- parent of Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration 100%
- parent of Embassy of the United States, Jerusalem 100%
- parent of Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs 100%
- headquartered in Washington 95%
- employed by Tommy Pigott 90%
- employed by Marco Rubio 70%
- affiliated with United States Department of the Treasury 70%
- affiliated with Africa 70%
- partners with United States Department of Homeland Security 70%
- affiliated with United States Agency for International Development 70%
- subsidiary of United States Agency for International Development 70%
- 2026-08-12 regulatory The US State Department established the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force and revoked over 600 visas to combat birth tourism. source
- 2026-08-03 regulatory The US State Department plans to close five foreign consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, and Cameroon. source
- 2026-07-31 regulatory The United States Department of State admitted to an error in mislabeling countries on a map of Africa. source
- 2026-07-30 product_launch A U.S. government map of Africa, generated with OpenAI tools, contained significant geographical errors during a presentation at the Aids 2026 conference. source
- 2026-07-04 regulatory The US State Department announced a $10 million bounty for information on hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users. source
- 2026-06-30 regulatory The US State Department approved a potential sale of Hellfire missiles to Singapore. source
- 2026-06-17 partnership A senior US State Department official will meet a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, signaling a potential warming of relations. source
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US grants visas for Iranian leaders to attend UN meeting amid tensions
The United States has approved visas for a core Iranian delegation, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This decision com…
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US approves $24.3B sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia amid Israeli concerns
The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This decision was made by the State Department despite concerns raised by Israel, which is currently the only Middle E…
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Hong Kong government criticizes US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing
Hong Kong's government has strongly criticized the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) following a hearing on Jimmy Lai. Officials stated that the US commission's actions, including discussions on sanc…
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US designates Italian activist collective Autistici/Inventati as terrorist org
The Italian collective Autistici/Inventati, which provided digital services for global NGOs and activist groups for 25 years, was designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. Department of State and Treasury on Augus…
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Pentagon details Iran war costs: munitions shortfalls, Middle East damage
A recent Pentagon inspector general report has provided the first official accounting of the costs associated with the war with Iran. The report details damages to American aircraft, bases, and diplomatic outposts in th…
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Pentagon report details Iran war damage to US bases and aircraft
A U.S. government watchdog has released its first report detailing the impact of the war with Iran, acknowledging significant shortfalls in advanced weapons and revealing the extent of damage to American military assets…
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France apologizes to US over UN human rights record criticism
France has issued an apology to the United States following criticism of the US's human rights record. The French mission to the United Nations expressed regret over a social media post that questioned Washington's stan…
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Hiring fraud evolves into critical employee identity security issue
Hiring fraud has escalated into a significant security concern, with malicious actors exploiting the recruitment process to infiltrate organizations. This includes the use of fake applicants and synthetic identities, wi…
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Trump secures 65B barrels of Venezuelan oil via private deal
Donald Trump announced a significant deal securing majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil through a private company, North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP). This agreement grants the United Stat…
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US Secretary of State Rubio visits Colombia to discuss China ties and minerals deal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Colombia to discuss the country's relationship with China and sign agreements on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation. The visit, the first by a U.S. cabinet-level …
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SLED project brings Lisp programming to DOS for AI development
SLED is a new project that aims to make the Lisp programming language accessible for AI development on DOS systems. The project provides a ready-to-code environment for Lisp, positioning it as a language suitable for AI…
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US visa restrictions on African nations may benefit China
The United States has implemented new visa restrictions for citizens of African countries, requiring them to travel to fewer locations for visa processing and, in some cases, post a significant bond. Critics argue these…
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Chevron to Expand Venezuela Operations Amidst Trump Oil Deal
Chevron is reportedly planning to expand its operations in Venezuela, following an announcement by President Donald Trump regarding a deal to develop the country's significant oil reserves. This initiative involves a pa…
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US sanctions Italian digital collective; group denies terrorism claims
The US government has imposed sanctions on the Italian digital activism collective Collettivo Autistici / Inventati, designating them as a terrorist organization. The collective vehemently denies these accusations, asse…
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US families await news of relatives missing in Nepal floods
Approximately 90 American citizens are among the over 2,000 people missing following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, near the China border. Families in the United States, such as one in Richmond, Virginia, are anxio…
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Uzbekistan joins US and China AI blocs, testing global tech rift
Uzbekistan is navigating a complex geopolitical landscape by seeking to join both US and Chinese AI initiatives. The Central Asian nation has formally requested to join Pax Silica, a US-led AI supply chain partnership, …
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Italian Tech Collective Denies US Sanctions, Vows to Continue Operations
A technology collective from Italy, Collettivo Autistici / Inventati, has issued a statement denying allegations made by the U.S. government. The U.S. government, through the Treasury and State Departments, has imposed …
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US sanctions Italian tech collective Autistici/Inventati for supporting extremism
The United States has sanctioned Autistici/Inventati, an Italian technology collective, by designating it as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This action, announced by the State Department, targets the co…
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Judge blocks Pentagon's unlawful blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic · 10 sources tracked
A federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon unlawfully blacklisted Anthropic, an AI company, deeming the action an unconstitutional retaliation. The judge vacated the defense secretary's decision to label Anthropic a na…
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US narrows path to America for legal immigrants with stricter visa rules
The United States is implementing stricter criteria for immigrant visa applications, including a more aggressive application of the "public charge" test. This test assesses whether an applicant is likely to rely on publ…