March 18, 2024 Nearly 1,000 Americans in Haiti plea for help, State Dept. says, as gangs unleash new attacks The State Department says nearly 1,000 Americans have filled out a form asking for help in Haiti as gangs make the security situation there "untenable."
March 18, 2024 Philippines, China spat escalates over ‘misguided’ South China Sea claims as Blinken visits region Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Philippines to reiterate U.S. commitment to its regional partners as China continues to ramp up maritime aggression in the South China Sea.
March 18, 2024 State Department confirms more than 30 Americans evacuated from Haiti on US government-chartered flight The State Department confirmed Sunday that dozens of American citizens were evacuated from Haiti amid escalating gang violence in the country and landed safely in Miami.
March 17, 2024 US holds conference on military AI use with dozens of allies to determine 'responsible' use Around 100 participants from 42 signatory nations with military and diplomatic backgrounds will meet this week to discuss AI technology use in military and security ventures.
March 16, 2024 US national security faces major risks as gangs battle for control over Haiti Experts warn gang violence erupting in Haiti could have a more lasting effect on U.S. security than on American borders as the international community steps in.
March 15, 2024 US frees up billions in sanctions relief to Iran as Tehran proxies wreak havoc in region Biden administration extends Iranian sanction waiver as Iraq looks to cut energy dependence on Tehran. On Friday, John Kirby said none of the money will be going to Iran.
March 15, 2024 Billions invested in Haiti since 2010 earthquake have not improved country: 'We're still working' The United Nations and United States led an international effort that provided around $13.5 billion to Haiti for recovery after the 2010 earthquake, but many doubt it proved effective.
March 14, 2024 Top State Dept. official worries Kosovo currency ban could cause 'humanitarian crisis' for Serb minority Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar expressed concern Thursday that Kosovo's ban on the Serbian dinar could cause “an emerging humanitarian issue."
March 14, 2024 Gaza aid from US, others falling short as critics say better and cheaper ways: Nobody 'knows what's going on' U.S. aid drops into Gaza have been criticized by aid agencies as ineffective and Palestinians have complained online about the type of the food being dropped by Washington.
March 13, 2024 GOP rep says he helped rescue Americans trapped in Haiti: Mission proves Biden's 'pattern of abandonment' Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss his mission evacuating American citizens from an orphanage in crime-torn Port-au-Prince, Haiti.