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‘It’s shocking how poorly prepared the administration is’: DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war

Last year, the Trump administration eliminated the Bureau of Energy Resources, which maintained close relationships with private sector oil companies and foreign energy ministries.

Fortune

ICE Detains Iranian General's Relatives in Los Angeles as Trump White House Purges Green Cards Tied to Tehran

The US has arrested the niece of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Los Angeles, following the revocation of her green card by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

International Business Times UK

Niece of senior Iranian official Trump had assassinated in his first term arrested by ICE after living ‘lavish lifestyle’ in LA

Qassem Soleimani’s niece and grand-niece are set to be removed from the U.S., Marco Rubio said

The Independent UK

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U.S. Reportedly Expels Iranian Deputy Ambassador To The UN Over National Security Concerns

The Trump administration has expelled Iran's Deputy Ambassador to the UN over national security concerns, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Laura Loomer Changes Tune on Venezuela's Machado, Urges 'Immediate Free Elections' After Rubio Meeting

Loomer's remarks came in response to a post by the Venezuelan opposition leader, who described her meeting with Rubio as an "excellent" step forward

Latin Times

Who Is Shelly Kittleson? What We Know About the US Reporter Kidnapped in Iraq

Veteran journalist Shelly Kittleson abducted in Baghdad: Explore the high-stakes search operation, international response, and her impactful career in the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country

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US State Department issues list of world’s most dangerous countries for Americans amid Iran conflict

The US has updated global travel advisories as tensions involving Iran heighten security risks worldwide. Several countries, including Iran, remain at the highest “Do Not Travel” level, while caution levels have risen across parts of the Middle East. Officials warn of threats ranging from detention to violence, urging Americans to…

The Times of India

H-1B stamping slots opening at random for Indians after 100 days? What to know

Several H-1B Redditors Friday reported that some interview slots for H-1B and H-4 visa holders opened randomly for April and May 2026. This came as a relief for thousands of H-1Bs stuck in India, as there were no fresh interview slots available in any of the four consulates in India…

The Times of India

UK named less safe than many EU countries for US travellers in official advice

American travel advice has placed the UK in a mid-tier safety category, as parts of Europe rank among the lowest-risk destinations amid rising global tensions

Evening Standard

Corey Lewandowski ‘out-of-government’ after photo shows him with Kristi Noem in Guyana: report

Both Noem and Lewandowski have denied rumors of an affair, with the former describing the accusations as ‘garbage’

The Independent UK

American detained in Afghanistan is freed after being held for over a year

The State Department said earlier this month that the Taliban was believed to hold at least four U.S. nationals

The Independent UK

Iran war puts further strain on congressional casework

Students studying abroad. Tourists on vacation. A couple on a honeymoon. Layovers, business trips, cruise ships. As the war in Iran continues, congressional caseworkers are trying to help — and feeling extra strain — as Americans evacuate from the Middle East. “You think about these people and what they’re going…

Roll Call

Trump Iran War Decision Reportedly Influenced by Netanyahu, Murdoch and Conservative Allies Outside Government

Explore the private lobbying efforts by Netanyahu and Murdoch that influenced Trump's decision to engage in war with Iran, as revealed by a Bloomberg report.

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Cuba hits back at US embassy’s ‘shameless’ request to import fuel for generators amid Trump’s blockade of island: report

US embassy in Havana attempted to import two containers of fuel earlier this month, according to a new report

Latin Times

Pentagon Officials Warn Americans Traveling to Mexico for World Cup of Rising Cartel Violence

This summer, Mexico will host more than a dozen matches of the 2026 World Cup across three cities. Currently, the State Department advises Americans traveling to Mexico to exercise increased caution due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping.

The Independent UK

US to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aid

The State Department is setting up 12 regional hubs to coordinate disaster and emergency humanitarian responses under the auspices of a new bureau that will oversee some of the functions that had been handled by the now-dismantled U.S. Agency for International Development

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Bizarre invasion sparks chaos at Washington army base, forces Rubio and Hegseth to consider fleeing

The origin of the mysterious invasion remains a mystery.

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Unidentified Drones Breach Airspace Near Homes Of Rubio And Hegseth Raising Fears Iran Conflict Is Reaching US Soil

Unidentified drones were spotted over a Washington Army base housing top US officials, raising security concerns and discussions about the Iran conflict's reach.

Latin Times

American Citizen Reportedly Takes Over Jalisco Cartel; Could Complicate U.S. Efforts to Target Him

Juan Carlos Valencia González, the California-born stepson of slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," has emerged as the apparent new head of the organization.

The Independent UK

State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East

The Independent UK

US to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries

The State Department says it is adding 12 countries to an expanding list of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. visas

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Eliminated Energy Experts Who Model Oil Market Shocks Ahead Of Iran Strikes — Elevates Risk Of Price Surges

Cuts to US energy offices under the Trump administration are under scrutiny as Iran war strikes rattle oil markets and complicate efforts to manage the global energy crisis.

The Independent UK

DOGE cut the State Department’s oil and gas experts just months before war in Iran sent prices through the roof, report claims

‘Before any of this should have happened, there should have been discussion about what are the implications of this,’ a former State Department staffer said

The Independent UK

US orders all its embassies to review security after Baghdad compound hit by strikes in Iran war: report

At least three drones reportedly targeted the US embassy in Iraq’s capital Tuesday

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