Outbreak response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are receiving an additional $267 million from the United States. The funding will support efforts to combat the ongoing Ebola epidemic. The US State Department announced the funding on Wednesday during the United Nations General Assembly. The department said the United States has provided $887 […]
The USA and Denmark have reached a proposed security agreement covering Greenland and the wider Arctic region. The two countries expect to sign the agreement next week during the United Nations General Assembly. Denmark and Greenland have welcomed the deal, but neither side has released the full text. US President Donald Trump said the agreement […]
US officials have transferred 15 migrants to The Bahamas after the US Coast Guard intercepted a vessel east of Miami Beach. The vessel carried 19 people when authorities stopped it on August 18, about 22 miles east of Miami Beach. The Coast Guard has not released the migrants’ nationalities. Officials also have not said what […]
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa appointments around the world. The U.S. State Department said its embassies and consulates are starting a global training programme. It said visa appointments will change to give staff time for the training. The department did not say how long the pause will last. It also gave few details […]
The US. government has declared a drought disaster in 26 municipalities across Puerto Rico. The move comes as dry conditions continue to affect farmers, crops and water supplies. More than one-third of Puerto Rico is under extreme drought. Another 30% faces severe drought. July was the driest month on record for San Juan in more […]
US Revokes More Than 175,000 Visas as Immigration Crackdown Intensifies The US revokes more than 175,000 visas as the Trump administration increases immigration enforcement and targets visa abuse. The US Department of State said the action follows criminal activity, fraud, visa violations, threats and other concerns. The department said most visa cancellations followed contact with […]
The Jamaican government says two of its citizens recently deported by the United States to Eswatini have refused offers to return to Jamaica. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said officials contacted the men through the Jamaican Consulate in Miami and a legal adviser representing them. The government also confirmed that it is still trying to […]
U.S. retail sales grew at a slower pace in June as consumers cut back on spending, particularly on gasoline, according to new data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. Retail sales increased by 0.2% from the previous month to $768.6 billion, a significant slowdown from the 1.0% increase recorded in May, though the figure […]
A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said it is working with the individual’s employer, federal agencies and health partners in the DRC […]
The Israel Iran spy case involving a 21-year-old US student has led to charges in Israel. Prosecutors say Eli Lavon, an American studying in Jerusalem, worked with Iranian intelligence-linked agents in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. Lavon studied at a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem. Authorities say he first made contact after responding to a job post […]
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