US State Department
US Implements Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visas: Indian Applicants Face Appointment Delays Until March 2026
Dec 10, 2025 10:37 am CST
The US State Department's new social media vetting policy has caused significant disruptions for H-1B visa applicants from India, with appointments being rescheduled from December 2025 to March 2026. This enhanced screening requires applicants to maintain public social media profiles for review, as part of broader immigration restrictions under the Trump administration that also include increased visa fees and heightened security measures.
US Warns of Imminent Hamas Attack on Gaza Civilians That Would Violate Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 19, 2025 11:51 am CST
The US State Department has issued a warning about credible reports that Hamas is planning to attack Gaza civilians, which would violate the recent ceasefire agreement with Israel. This comes as Hamas tightens its control over Gaza's devastated cities, with President Trump threatening intervention if civilian killings continue.
US Condemns China's Actions Against Philippine Vessel in South China Sea Confrontation
Oct 14, 2025 06:31 am CST
The United States has issued a strong condemnation of China following an October 12 incident where Chinese vessels reportedly rammed and water cannoned a Philippine fisheries vessel near Thitu Island. The confrontation marks an escalation in South China Sea tensions, with the US expressing solidarity with its Philippine allies against actions it claims undermine regional stability.
US Revokes Colombian President Petro's Visa Following Call for Military Disobedience Against Trump
Sep 28, 2025 12:39 am CST
The US State Department has revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he urged American soldiers to disobey President Trump during a New York protest about the Gaza conflict. This diplomatic incident marks an escalation in tensions between the longtime allies, with Petro claiming diplomatic immunity while the US characterizes his statements as "reckless and incendiary." The conflict adds to existing strains over drug trafficking cooperation and deportation policies between the nations.
US Revokes Colombian President Petro's Visa Following Controversial New York Protest Speech
Sep 27, 2025 02:41 pm CST
The US State Department has revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he urged American soldiers to disobey orders during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York. The diplomatic incident occurred while Petro was attending the UN General Assembly, where he had already criticized US anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. This action marks a further deterioration in relations between the historically allied nations under Colombia's first leftist president.
US Confirms Non-Interventionist Stance on Kashmir: "A Direct Issue Between India and Pakistan"
Sep 26, 2025 01:59 am CST
A senior US State Department official has clarified America's position on the Kashmir issue, stating it remains a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan. While affirming President Trump would assist if requested, the official emphasized the US policy of non-intervention, despite Trump's claims of helping broker a ceasefire following India's Operation Sindoor in May. India continues to maintain that any resolution was achieved through direct military communications without US involvement.