Mufti Noor Ahmed Takes Charge of Afghanistan Embassy in India Mufti Noor Ahmad takes over as the charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Afghanistan. Mufti is a senior member of the Taliban and served as Director General of the First Political Department in the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan. He was part of the delegation of the Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who visited India in October 2025. During his official tour, he also visited Darul Uloom Deoband Madrasa. During the

Operation PARRIS Targets Fraudulent Refugee Applications in Minnesota DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota, a sweeping initiative reexamining thousands of refugee cases through new background checks and intensive verification of refugee claims. They have now begun referring cases of fraud and other crimes to Immigration and Cust

Withdrawal from Wasteful, Ineffective, or Harmful International Organizations Today, in furtherance of Executive Order 14199, President Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations identified as part of the Trump Administration’s review of wasteful, ineffective, and harmful international organizations. Review of additional international organizations pursuant to Executive Order 14199 remains ongoing. ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Where I

Burma Independence Day On behalf of the United States, I reaffirm our support for the people of Burma as they commemorate the 78th anniversary of their country’s independence on January 4. The United States remains committed to the people of Burma and their resolve for a peaceful, fair, and prosperous future. ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Where Investing Meets Simplicity — Join Now The United States is deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Burma. We urge the military regim

Haiti National Day On behalf of the United States of America, we stand with the people of Haiti on your Independence Day and remain committed to working with you to strengthen security, restore stability, and build the foundations for a more prosperous future. We continue to support the establishment of a Gang Suppression Force that can work with Haitian security forces to end the reign of terror by gangs and U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations. ADVERTISEMENT: Rob

U.S. Welcomes Saudi and Emirati Leadership Supporting Yemen’s Sovereignty and Regional Security The United States is concerned by recent events in southeastern Yemen. We urge restraint and continued diplomacy, with a view to reaching a lasting solution. ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Where Investing Meets Simplicity — Join Now We are grateful for the diplomatic leadership of our partners, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and remain supportive of all effort

Ceasefire Between Cambodia and Thailand The United States welcomes the announcement from Cambodia and Thailand on reaching a ceasefire that halts hostilities along their border following the General Border Committee meeting. ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Where Investing Meets Simplicity — Join Now We urge Cambodia and Thailand to immediately honor this commitment and fully implement the terms of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords.

MEADHANAN Extends #DrivenByHumans Campaign with Public Visual Support for Human Drivers MEADHANAN Agency has today confirmed the next stage of its growing and important # DrivenByHumans campaign, introducing a simple, highly visible visual marker that allows drivers and supporters to publicly express their support for human-driven transport. Published and supported editorially by WireNews, the campaign continues to challenge the growing assumption that the replacement of hu

Congratulating Honduras’ President-Elect Asfura’s Electoral Victory The United States congratulates President-Elect Nasry Asfura of Honduras on his clear electoral victory, confirmed by Honduras’ National Electoral Council.  We look forward to working with his incoming administration to advance our bilateral and regional security cooperation, end illegal immigration to the United States, and strengthen the economic ties between our two countries.  ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Wh