Category: World

DEPUTY SECRETARY LANDAU:  Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the State Department.  Everyone who’s outside, come on in.  We’ve got a lot of people here.  This is a big event.  We can’t be more thrilled than we are tonight. For those of you who don’t know me, I am Chris Landau, Deputy Secretary of State.  It is […]

The surge in displacement in late September marks a turning point in the conflict – now entering its eighth year – with more than 100,000 people already uprooted during 2025. The violence in Cabo Delgado began in 2017, led by armed groups locally known as al-Shabaab – unrelated to the Somali Islamist militia of the […]

Summary: The Philippines has declared a nationwide state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through central provinces, leaving at least 114 people dead and 127 missing. The storm unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides, particularly in Cebu province, which was already struggling to recover from a recent earthquake. Human Toll and Damage Officials from the Office […]

Summary: The U.S. government shutdown, now in its 36th day, has forced the Department of Transportation to order a 10% reduction in flights across 40 major airports. The move, driven by severe staffing shortages among 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers working without pay, has already led to tens of thousands of delays […]

Summary: In the first major electoral test of President Donald Trump’s second term, Democrats secured three high-profile victories in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey. The results signal renewed Democratic momentum at the state level, even as Trump responded by signing an executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, a move that is expected […]

The European Commission is pressing ahead with its new Common European System for Returns. This legal framework would make returns of immigrants quicker but also more punitive, with longer detentions, stricter conditions, and the creation of “return hubs” in third countries. But do these proposed measures reflect the views the people who implementing them – […]

I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom reiterates its full support for UNISFA and its mandate. The Secretary-General’s report highlights the Mission’s ongoing critical role and efforts to prevent instability.  This includes UNISFA’s quick reaction forces and community peace initiatives, and the establishment of joint women’s peace communities by local communities is particularly encouraging in this […]

Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa to the White House on Friday, November 10, 2025, marking the first-ever visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington. Talks are expected to focus on sanctions relief, reconstruction, counter-terrorism, and Syria’s reintegration into the international community. Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump […]

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with José Daniel Ferrer following his arrival in the United States from Cuba. The Secretary expressed his admiration for Ferrer’s courage and resilience in the face of the Cuban regime’s oppression, threats to his life, and brutal treatment […]

  Are you turning 18 this year, living in one of the EU or Erasmus+ countries, and want to travel and discover Europe? This is your chance!  The EU will award selected young people with a travel pass to explore the EU and countries associated with Erasmus+. This year, we celebrate 40 years of the Schengen […]