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US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid bribery, corruption allegations - report

Kimberly Guilfoyle issued a vague X/Twitter post amid her resignation as US ambassador to Greece, saying her time in the role "may be coming to an end," but her loyalty to Trump would remain.

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the US Embassy in Athens, on October 7, 2026.
U.S. Ambassador To Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle arrives at the White House on February 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. Guilfoyle has served as the U.S. Ambassador To Greece since November 2025.

Trump, Rubio reportedly furious over misconduct allegations against US amb. to Greece Guilfoyle

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US State Department restores Israel to highest anti-trafficking ranking for first time since 2021

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets US Special Envoy Tom Barrack in Damascus, Syria, December 1, 2025.

Syria deepens diplomatic ties with US as it weighs role in Saudi conflict with Houthis - analysis


'Many' Iranian, African journalists denied visas to cover FIFA World Cup in US - report

Several teams, including Ivory Coast and Tunisia, require multi-entry visas because they have games scheduled in the United States as well as in Canada or Mexico.

A sculpture of The FIFA World Cup 2026 Adidas Trionda official match ball at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico City will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, which kicks off on June 11.

US declares new sanctions on Iran, PGSA condemns US leadership

The PGSA condemned the sanctions and added that it considered being sanctioned by “a country whose leader takes pride in piracy” as a sign of “positive performance."

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16 2025.

Inside the unraveling of US diplomacy under President Trump - analysis

At a moment when a uniquely unpredictable US president is rattling markets, governments around the world are scrambling for clarity, only to discover that US embassies are missing.

US President Donald Trump gestures during an event at The Villages Charter School at The Villages, Florida, US, May 1, 2026.

Rubio denounces Hezbollah threats to overthrow Lebanese gov't

Rubio said Hezbollah’s threats of violence and overthrow would not succeed, accusing the group of dragging Lebanon toward chaos, in reaction to terror leader Qassem's speech on Sunday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026.

US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change

The US had imposed sanctions on UN expert Francesca ​Albanese in 2025, saying her efforts intended to prompt the International Criminal Court to take action against the US and Israel.

Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, attends a news conference during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 24, 2026.

US sanctions nine individuals accused of enabling Hezbollah's undermining of Lebanese sovereignty

The State Department also reiterated that its Rewards for Justice program offers up to $10 million for information leading to the disruption of networks that finance Hezbollah.

Mourners carry coffins during a funeral ceremony of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in the village of Maaroub, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026

US State Dept. watchdog investigates Gaza aid group over emergency aid spending - report

The investigation is to determine “what money was spent and how," including “which bucket it came from, and how it was doled out,” one of the sources explained to Financial Times.

 Palestinians gather to collect what remains of relief supplies from the distribution center of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 5, 2025.

PA partially coordinating with Israel for security while glorifying terror, US State Dept. says

The State Department noted that recent statements and actions taken by senior members of the PLO are incompatible with the recognition of Israel and its right to live free from threats.

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas delivers a speech during the eighth Fatah Conference in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 14, 2026.

Israel, Lebanon agree on 45-day ceasefire extension, negotiation to continue on two tracks

Both Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a framework for negotiations, including “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."

 Counselor of US State Department Michael Needham, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter pose for photos

Third round of Israel-Lebanon peace talks 'productive, positive' so far, US official says

Before Thursday’s negotiations, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the talks aim “to discuss a framework for an agreement in greater depth.” 

US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa holds an "America is back" hat signed by US President Donald Trump next to Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington DC, April 23, 2026.