Africa October 31 Trump designates Nigeria as 'country of particular concern' over widespread Christian persecution, killings Christian persecution in Nigeria has ramped up dramatically as Islamist militants burn villages and kill thousands of believers in targeted attacks across the country.
Cuba October 30 Rubio says US is ready to offer 'immediate humanitarian aid' to people of Cuba impacted by Hurricane Melissa Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledges "immediate humanitarian aid" to Cuba as State Department responds to effects of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.
State Department October 29 US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact The State Department activated a Caribbean disaster response team following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with teams arriving Thursday to provide aid.
Marco Rubio October 25 Rubio reveals shared intelligence prevented possible Hamas attack, discusses international stabilization force Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses international stabilization force for Gaza as the Trump administration works to solidify Middle East peace agreement.
State Department October 24 Rubio ditches costly conference travel, slashes nearly $100M in Biden-era bloat State Department slashes travel spending by nearly $100 million under Trump administration as part of broader budget-cutting efforts targeting overseas missions.
Opinion October 24 America’s allies are finally paying their fair share for defense. Now they must pay their bills Foreign governments owe American companies billions in unpaid bills while violating trade agreements, prompting congressional calls for diplomatic action and accountability.
State Department October 22 American missionary kidnapped in Niger by suspected Islamist militants, sources say Suspected Islamist militants have kidnapped an American missionary in the West African nation of Niger, U.S. official sources told 91±¬ÁÏ.
State Department October 21 State Department blasts Dems over shutdown, says national security at risk amid Senate battle The State Department issued a warning that the government shutdown will "impact U.S. foreign policy."
State Department October 18 State Department warns Hamas may violate ceasefire with attack on Palestinian civilians Hamas faces potential consequences after the U.S. State Department says the group plans to violate its ceasefire with Israel by attacking civilians in Gaza.
Travel October 17 Urgent advisory for exotic destination warns of 'criminal gangs' and 'violent crime' The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Madagascar due to rising crime and violent protests there that can turn dangerous without warning.
Donald Trump October 17 Labor unions sue Trump administration over social media monitoring of visa holders Three labor unions sued the Trump administration, arguing that it violated the First Amendment rights of visa holders by searching their social media for specific viewpoints.