September 6, 2024 American killed in West Bank, State Department says An American citizen has died during a protest in the West Bank, 91±¬ÁÏ has learned. The State Department says it is aware of "the tragic death" of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, although did not provide any more details.
September 4, 2024 Dangerous travel for the 'added thrill' is on the rise as visitors flock to high-risk countries Tourists are taking their travels to a new extreme by visiting countries that have a "do not travel" warning — such as Afghanistan or Iran. Travel experts shared cautions and insights.
August 27, 2024 US top general says tensions in Middle East have 'somewhat' eased amid new Iranian threats Joint Chiefs Chairman Brown said concerns over a wide-scale war in the Mideast have eased "somewhat" but leaders from both Israel and Iran continue to prepare for all-out fight.
August 20, 2024 Israel recovers 6 dead hostages in 'complex rescue operation,' says bodies held under humanitarian area The Israel Defense Forces, acting on intelligence from several Israeli agencies, located the hostages in an underground chamber that appeared to serve as a Hamas hideout.
August 19, 2024 Blinken says Israel accepts Biden cease-fire proposal, calls on Hamas to do the same Secretary of State Blinken says Israel has accepted a cease-fire proposal put forward by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar, though the fighting can only end if Hamas too agrees to the deal.
August 17, 2024 Minority groups in Bangladesh detail violence, mistreatment following government's collapse: 'scapegoats' Bangladesh will hold fresh elections in November to pick a new government after the previous prime minister fled the country in the face of nationwide protests.
August 13, 2024 Hunter Biden sought State Department assistance for foreign company while Joe was VP: report Hunter Biden reportedly tried to get a U.S. government agency to help him on behalf of a foreign company.
August 12, 2024 State Department cries false over WSJ report claiming US offered Venezuela’s Maduro amnesty The State Department denied reporting that the Biden administration offered Venezuelan President Maduro amnesty in exchange for him ceding power and ending his 11-year authoritative rule.
August 11, 2024 Biden saying 'Don't' and other threats seemingly fail to deter Iran as more US Mideast bases hit President Biden once again said his message to Iran was "Don't" when asked about its anticipated response against Israel. Critics say the lack of action against Tehran only emboldens the regime.
August 9, 2024 Biden admin announces another $125M in military assistance for Ukraine as fighting intensifies on Russian soil Ukraine will receive another $125 million in military assistance from the U.S., the Biden administration said Friday.