The State Department has been in the news recently for its involvement in various international affairs. This includes organizing evacuations for US citizens in conflict zones, imposing visa restrictions on individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware, and exploring the possibility of recognizing a Palestinian state. Additionally, the State Department has approved arms sales to countries like India and Turkey, and has faced criticism for its decisions regarding funding to organizations like UNRWA.
The United States Department of State, commonly known as the State Department, is the federal executive department responsible for implementing the country's foreign policy and managing international relations. Established in 1789, it is one of the oldest and most important government agencies in the United States. The State Department advises the President on foreign policy issues, negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign governments, represents the United States in international organizations, and provides assistance to American citizens abroad. It operates embassies and consulates around the world to promote diplomatic relations and protect the interests of the United States.
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The U.S. has "credible and reliable" assurances from Israel, allowing U.S. military assistance, per the report.
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CISA is ditching the "quarterback" imagery and embracing its role as the government's main cyber defender.
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The state department says Moscow has used a World War One-era weapon to "dislodge" Ukrainian troops.
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Mali's army says a senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. forces in Africa has been killed
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All units still eligible for US military aid, Washington says after it identifies abuses committed before Gaza war.
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Palestinian leader rails at Washington which he says 'continues to support the occupation, has violated all international laws and abandoned all promises'
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TheĀ U.S. Department of the Treasury also designated two entities for violating U.S. sanctions against two Israeli settlers.
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State department organizes evacuation after nearly 1,600 US citizens ask for help amid reports of continuing violence in capital
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Armed groups clash with government forces in the DRC's mineral-rich eastern region, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
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The Biden administration is rolling out a new policy to impose visa restrictions on foreign individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.
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The UK government has committed to reassessing the sanctuary applications of Afghan special forces who worked alongside British forces in Afghanistan, after many were initially rejected for help.
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The US has raised its travel alert level for Jamaica to "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" and issued a Level 2 advisory for the Bahamas, citing concerns over crime and unreliable medical services.
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The US State Department approved the sale of 31 Sky Guardian drones and 170 Hellfire missiles among other arms to India.
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The US State Department is exploring the possibility of recognizing a Palestinian state following the end of the Gaza war, which would be a major shift in American policy.
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The US and several other countries have suspended funding to UNRWA over allegations of staff involvement in the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
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The US government approved a $23 billion deal to sell F-16 warplanes to Turkey after Ankara ratified Sweden's NATO membership.
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A group of Palestinians and civil rights groups are suing President Biden for his alleged failure to prevent genocide in Gaza.
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The US is seeking to amend the 1979 Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement to ensure fewer opportunities for compromising activities.
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President Biden faces criticism over his handling of domestic economic issues and international diplomacy, particularly regarding the situation in Russia.
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The Biden administration has bypassed Congress for the second time to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel, this time for a $147.5 million sale of artillery munitions and related equipment.