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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes US entry privileges for senior Iranian officials and their families, citing human rights abuses.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.
(From R-L) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2026.

Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada

An illustration of enforcing sanctions on Iran.

US, 40 partner countries, hold symposium to implement UNSC regulations against Iran

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council members Leslie Voltaire, January 23, 2026; illustrative.

US imposes visa restrictions on three Haitian officials linked to gangs


US State Department calls Qatar 'close partner' on hostage negotiations, says talks continue

The US has made "absolutely clear" that the government of Israel has a responsibility to police settler violence and has the responsibility to hold extremist settlers who commit violence accountable.

People enter the State Department Building in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2017.

Russian military intelligence unit may be linked to 'Havana syndrome', Insider reports

Symptoms of the ailment have included migraines, nausea, memory lapses, and dizziness.

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin stands in front of members of Russian military units, the National Guard and security services, praising them for upholding orders during a mutiny by the Wagner Group, last month.

'A revitalized PA is essential': US State Department welcomes PA cabinet nominations

US welcomes new Palestinian cabinet for peace and reform. Mustafa's dual-role cabinet aims to reform under President Abbas's leadership.

 ARAB LEAGUE Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit meets with Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas in Cairo, in 2020. Even in the Netanyahu era, Abbas thwarted attempts to resolve the conflict no fewer than three times, the writer states.

US announces additional sanctions against Houthi financier

Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, the Iranian-backed group has terrorized shipping networks, leading the US State Department to take a firmer stance.

 An arms dealer puts firearms on display at an exhibition, as the war in Gaza and the U.S.-led strikes on Houthi targets raise demand for firearms, in Sanaa, Yemen March 4, 2024.

When the US supported Zionist territorial claims - opinion

One could ask Blinken whether “old” settlements are legal or whether it is only “any expansion” of Jewish communities that would be illegal.

 IN NOVEMBER 2019, then-US secretary of state Mike Pompeo issues the Trump administration’s declaration regarding the legality of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Bank Leumi freezes account of Israeli sanctioned by US

According to the State Department, Levi led a group of settlers who created an atmosphere of fear in the West Bank.

 Israelis walks next to Bank Leumi in Jerusalem.

White House names Iranian proxy groups responsible for attack

Biden can retaliate without effect on hostage deal, Washington says.

 Kataib Hezbollah Iraqi militia gather ahead of the funeral of the Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who was killed in an air strike at Baghdad airport, in Baghdad, Iraq, January 4, 2020.

US urges restraint 'on all sides' as tensions grow between its ally Pakistan and Iran

"Pakistan is a major non-NATO ally of the United States. That will remain the case, but we would urge restraint in this case," a State Department spokesman said.

The flag of Iran is seen over its consulate building, with Pakistan's flag in the foreground, January 18, 2024.

US officials say strikes are diminishing Houthi capacity, after Biden comments earn scrutiny

White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said the US is taking away the Houthis' capability with "each and every strike."

 The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022, more than a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.

US sanctions Russian cargo firm for transporting North Korean missiles

Russia used North Korean missiles against Ukraine earlier this month, firing several at the city of Kharkiv on January 2.

The State Department Building is pictured in Washington, US, January 26, 2017.