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US Embassy in Qatar orders all Americans to shelter in place amid rising tensions with Iran
June 23, 2025 | 8:07amThe US Embassy in Qatar issued an emergency “shelter in place” Monday for all Americans living there, soon before Iran attacked American military bases there. The embassy said it was...
US Embassy in Israel sends urgent notice to Americans stuck as Iran rains down missiles
June 19, 2025 | 1:20pmThe United States has started the voluntary evacuation process for U.S. citizens who wish to leave Israel amid the country’s conflict with Iran.
2 Israeli Embassy staffers about to be engaged are gunned down by suspect who yelled 'Free, free Palestine' near DC's Capital Jewish Museum
May 21, 2025 | 11:01pmThe deadly gunfire erupted outside the museum as the couple was leaving the event shortly after 9 p.m., authorities said during a press conference.
State Department could close dozens of embassies, consulates while seeking $26B in 'drastic' spending cuts
April 15, 2025 | 4:01pmAt least 17 consulates -- in the UK, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, South Korea, and Bosnia and Herzegovina -- and 10 embassies -- including outposts in Malta, the Maldives, Grenada,...
Congo sends 3 Americans convicted of botched coup attempt to US after facing death sentences
April 9, 2025 | 8:36amThe three will serve out their sentences in the U.S. following the repatriation done in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy.
Kimberly Guilfoyle will soon move to this mansion in Athens when she becomes US ambassador to Greece
December 11, 2024 | 3:42pmAfter being announced as Trump's pick for US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle will call Jefferson House her home.
US reopens Kyiv embassy after Ukraine firing of ATACMS missiles into Russia prompted potential strike threat
November 21, 2024 | 3:34amThe initial State Department statement on the?embassy's website said the?embassy?would be closed "out of an abundance of caution."?Embassy?employees, it said, were being instructed to "shelter in place."
US closes Kyiv embassy over 'potential significant air attack,' tells Americans in Ukraine to be ready to seek shelter
November 20, 2024 | 7:09amThe U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.
Gunman attacks US Embassy in Lebanon, ignites firefight with troops: army
June 5, 2024 | 4:49amA gunman fired shots at the US Embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday and was wounded in an exchange of fire with troops, the Lebanese army said.
Bipartisan $1.2 trillion spending package bans pride flags from all U.S. embassies
March 24, 2024 | 1:18pmThe flying of pride flags at US embassies had been debated between Democrats and Republicans for years.
Gang leader named 'Barbecue' is now most powerful man in Haiti -- as US evacuates Americans
March 10, 2024 | 5:54pmSome claim that the rifle-wielding 47-year-old mobster's nickname comes from his penchant for setting his victims on fire
US warns of likely 'imminent' terror attack in Moscow after authorities thwart synagogue plot
March 8, 2024 | 8:48amThe alert said Americans in Moscow should avoid concerts and crowds.
Bahamas travel warning issued in wake of 18 murders so far this year
January 26, 2024 | 2:21pmThink twice about a tropical getaway to the Caribbean this winter.
US warns against using dating apps in Colombia after suspicious deaths of 8 US citizens in 2 months
January 11, 2024 | 3:18pmThe Embassy in Bogotá said criminals are using dating apps to "lure victims" to meet in public places to then assault and rob them and sometimes kill them.
Iran-backed militias strike US Embassy in Baghdad, Middle East military bases: 'Cannot be justified'
December 8, 2023 | 4:15pmIran-backed militias fired a barrage of rockets at the US Embassy in Baghdad on Friday -- as enemy groups also launched strikes on American forces in Iraq and Syria, according...
Hundreds waving Palestinian flags swarm US embassy in Beirut ahead of Biden’s Israel visit
October 17, 2023 | 10:07pmOne man scaled the US embassy to plant a Palestinian flag as fellow ralliers cheered him on from below.
Crikey! US Embassy ripped for embarrassing attempt at Australian lingo
September 29, 2023 | 3:15pmAome suggested the person behind the US Embassy Twitter account was likely a “troll” who deliberately built a list of bogus slang in a bid to rile up Aussies.
How embassy architecture changed the world
September 23, 2023 | 8:00amIt may sound odd to visit an embassy for leisure rather than a lost passport. But in the Cold War era, these American complexes in foreign lands were also public...
US orders evacuation of some embassy staff, families from Niger
August 3, 2023 | 2:57amThe United States ordered the evacuation of some staff and families from its embassy in Niger after?military officers seized power?there, the State Department said on Wednesday, even as the mission...
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks 100 days in Russian prison
July 7, 2023 | 1:00pmEvan Gershkovich is "in relatively good spirits" as he passes his 100th day in a Russian jail on bogus accusations of espionage, the Journal's editor-in-chief said.