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US imposes visa restrictions on Iran officials, telecommunications leaders

At the end of January, the State Department confirmed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had banned senior Iranian officials and their relatives from being in the US.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting at the IRGC Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran November 19, 2023.
Jeremy Carl speaks at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington DC, Sept. 3, 2025.

Trump nominee Jeremy Carl facing Senate pushback over history of antisemitic remarks

 An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 26, 2025; illustrative

US reiterates call for all citizens to 'leave Iran now,' in security alert on open border crossings

 An Israeli F-15 fighter jet is seen from behind at Uvda Airbase in southern Israel (illustrative).

Pentagon approves potential sale of F-15 support, equipment to Saudi Arabia


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes US entry privileges for senior Iranian officials and their families, citing human rights abuses.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.

Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada

The Trump administration held covert meetings with Alberta separatists seeking financial backing for an independence referendum, according to The Financial Times.

(From R-L) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Columbia Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2026.

US, 40 partner countries, hold symposium to implement UNSC regulations against Iran

The US and 40 partner countries convened in Prague to discuss the implementation of reimposed UNSCRs against Iran, focusing on its nuclear and ballistic missile activities.

An illustration of enforcing sanctions on Iran.

US imposes visa restrictions on three Haitian officials linked to gangs

The US State Department restricts visas for three Haitian officials accused of empowering terrorist gangs, destabilizing the country.

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council members Leslie Voltaire, January 23, 2026; illustrative.

Israel to seek new 10-year security deal with Trump administration, FT reports

Israel is preparing talks with the Trump administration on a new 10-year security agreement, seeking to extend US military support while planning for a future without billions in American grants.

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.

US officially exits WHO, citing COVID-19 pandemic management failure

The US has officially left the World Health Organization, citing mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about global health collaboration and future US involvement.

World Health Organization (WHO) logo and US flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025.

US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says

The memo, first reported by Fox News, instructs US US embassies to deny visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures.

Federal officers patrol the halls of immigration court as people await the start of their hearings at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on January 13, 2026 in New York City.

Trump administration moves to revoke residency of antisemitism researcher

A prominent antisemitism researcher and US permanent resident is seeking court protection after the Trump administration signaled possible action against him over his work on social media platforms.

Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate

'Trump is a man of action,' US warns Iranian regime in Farsi-language message

A US State Department post warns Iran as protests continue, with reports of dozens killed, hundreds arrested, and Trump threatening similar action to capturing Venezuela's President Maduro.

The State Department's Farsi account issues a warning that you should not "play games with President Trump," January 4, 2026.

Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says

The Chinese J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were launched from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was maneuvering south of the Okinawan islands along with three missile destroyers.

J-10 fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Bayi aerobatic team release colored smoke during a flypast rehearsal ahead of military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China August 24, 2025.