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Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say
Adam Castillo, a former head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar who is based in Yangon where he runs a security firm, was stopped at an airport after traveling to the country.
US official found dead in Myanmar, State Department confirms
Over 100 UNRWA staff referred to US State Department over Hamas ties, Oct. 7 massacre
'Many' Iranian, African journalists denied visas to cover FIFA World Cup in US - report
US declares new sanctions on Iran, PGSA condemns US leadership
The PGSA condemned the sanctions and added that it considered being sanctioned by “a country whose leader takes pride in piracy” as a sign of “positive performance."
Inside the unraveling of US diplomacy under President Trump - analysis
At a moment when a uniquely unpredictable US president is rattling markets, governments around the world are scrambling for clarity, only to discover that US embassies are missing.
Rubio denounces Hezbollah threats to overthrow Lebanese gov't
Rubio said Hezbollah’s threats of violence and overthrow would not succeed, accusing the group of dragging Lebanon toward chaos, in reaction to terror leader Qassem's speech on Sunday.
US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change
The US had imposed sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese in 2025, saying her efforts intended to prompt the International Criminal Court to take action against the US and Israel.
US sanctions nine individuals accused of enabling Hezbollah's undermining of Lebanese sovereignty
The State Department also reiterated that its Rewards for Justice program offers up to $10 million for information leading to the disruption of networks that finance Hezbollah.
US State Dept. watchdog investigates Gaza aid group over emergency aid spending - report
The investigation is to determine “what money was spent and how," including “which bucket it came from, and how it was doled out,” one of the sources explained to Financial Times.
PA partially coordinating with Israel for security while glorifying terror, US State Dept. says
The State Department noted that recent statements and actions taken by senior members of the PLO are incompatible with the recognition of Israel and its right to live free from threats.
Israel, Lebanon agree on 45-day ceasefire extension, negotiation to continue on two tracks
Both Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a framework for negotiations, including “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Third round of Israel-Lebanon peace talks 'productive, positive' so far, US official says
Before Thursday’s negotiations, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the talks aim “to discuss a framework for an agreement in greater depth.”
US imposes new Iran sanctions, warns shipping companies not to pay Hormuz tolls
The move comes after the US imposed new sanctions on Tuesday on 35 groups and individuals involved in operating Iran's covert "shadow banking" financial network.
