The Latest Breaking News from State Department

Alsu Kurmasheva is a dual US-Russian citizen and journalist who has been detained by Russia since October 18, charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent” despite having travelled to Russia for a family emergency. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted. Her husband has called…

Tensions have been raised between the US and China since February’s spy balloon incident

The Independent had repeatedly raised questions about the State Department’s policy of assisting only immediate family

‘Mutiny’ is reportedly building inside diplomatic corps

U.S. officials concerned that rifles purchased by Israel  through State Department transaction may end up with "security squads" 

Federico Klein joined other Trump supporters in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 siege — a mob's fight with outnumbered police for control of a Capitol tunnel entrance.

While many Western leaders and officials were quick to express their support for Israel in its war against Hamas, there have been signs of dissent in senior US and UN circles over the West’s unwavering backing of Israel's massive retaliatory bombardments on Gaza. Some have even quit their posts.

Marine Corps veteran appointed to State Department during Trump administration attacked police officers during Capitol riot

‌Blinken will also travel to Jordan, Japan, Korea and India during November 2–10.