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 90%
- employed by Marco Rubio 90%
- affiliated with Marco Rubio 70%
- affiliated with United States Department of the Treasury 70%
- subsidiary of United States Agency for International Development 70%
- affiliated with United States Agency for International Development 70%
- located in Africa 70%
- used by Hellfire missiles 70%
- 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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MIT Tech Review highlights young innovators and the "censorship-industrial complex"
MIT Technology Review is releasing its annual list of 35 Innovators Under 35, recognizing young individuals for their groundbreaking scientific work and technical solutions. The publication also features an in-depth rep…
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US, allies demand 24-hour warning for missile tests after Pacific launch
The US and its allies have called for countries, particularly nuclear-armed states, to provide at least 24 hours' advance warning for launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and space vehicles. This call follows…
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US warns China's opaque lending risks emerging market debt crises
The United States has increased its monitoring of China's international lending practices, expressing concern that the lack of transparency in these loans could lead to unforeseen defaults and debt restructuring in deve…
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US State Dept. disinformation office faces shutdown amid 'censorship complex' claims
A U.S. State Department office focused on countering foreign disinformation, known as R/FIMI, is reportedly facing shutdown due to accusations of being a central hub in a "censorship-industrial complex." This complex al…
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Rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
Several human rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order that imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The groups argue that these sanc…
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Russia pardons and releases ailing ex-US marine Robert Gilman
Russia has pardoned and released Robert Gilman, a former US marine who had been imprisoned since 2022. The pardon was approved by President Vladimir Putin on humanitarian grounds, following appeals from the White House …
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Smart meter cyberattacks could cost over $5,000 daily, study finds
A new preprint details simulations of denial-of-service and time-delay cyberattacks targeting smart meter networks. The research indicates that communication delays introduced by such attacks could lead to significant e…
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US revokes record 175,000 visas under Trump immigration crackdown
The US State Department has revoked over 175,000 visas since Donald Trump's return to office, with the number on track to set a new record in 2026. These revocations target foreign nationals who violated visa terms, com…
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Amazon's data centers face scrutiny for pollution; retro game TinySol released
Amazon's data centers are becoming a significant source of pollution, with one report highlighting their substantial environmental impact. Separately, a small solitaire game for DOS called TinySol has been developed, sh…
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US unveils $2B+ critical minerals deals to counter China's dominance
The United States has announced new agreements and investments totaling approximately $2 billion to bolster its domestic critical minerals supply chain. These initiatives aim to reduce reliance on foreign nations, parti…
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Trump administration dismantles US agencies, citing censorship concerns
The second Trump administration has dismantled several government agencies, including the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Hub (R/FIMI) and the Global Engagement Center (GEC), under the guise of…
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US urges China to crack down on scam bosses despite police cooperation
The United States is urging China to hold accountable alleged scam bosses operating from Southeast Asia, despite ongoing cooperation between the two countries' police forces. US officials, including a senior State Depar…
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US sanctions Cuba's Beijing military representative over China procurement
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba's senior military representative in Beijing, Waldo Perez Cortes, and several other Cuban nationals and entities. These measures are a response to accusations that they pro…
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Chinese media criticizes US think tank report on student visas
A report by the US-based Centre for Immigration Studies (CIS) has sparked criticism from Chinese media, which accuses the organization of politicizing education and recycling unsubstantiated claims about Chinese student…
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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband dodges Trump criticism in Washington
The UK's new foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, faced questions regarding his past critical remarks about Donald Trump during a visit to Washington D.C. Miliband, who was meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, avo…
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US revokes Brazil ambassador's visa in diplomatic row
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in response to Brazil's delay in approving the US nominee for ambassador to Brasilia, Daniel Perez. This diplomati…
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US State Department plans rare closure of 5 foreign consulates
The U.S. State Department is planning to close five foreign consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, and Cameroon. This move, which has not been officially confirmed, is described as a rare downsizing of America's global…
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Elon Musk criticizes USAID funding reallocation and accountability
Elon Musk commented on the reallocation of USAID funding, suggesting that funds with apparent merit for aiding those in need were transferred to the State Department. He also noted that funding lacking any evidence of r…
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US threatens Iran strikes amid Hormuz shipping attacks and Gaza conflict
Tensions escalated in the Middle East as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes against Iran, citing Iran's alleged breach of a truce and attacks on commercial shipping. Following these threats, Kuwait r…
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US blacklists 43 Chinese firms over alleged forced labor in Xinjiang
The United States has expanded its import restrictions by adding 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist aimed at preventing goods produced with forced labor in Xinjiang from entering the country. This action, enforced unde…