Tag: state department
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US State Department designates European left-wing militant groups as terrorist organisations
Under President Donald Trump’s campaign to designate “AntiFa” groups as terrorist organisations, the US State Department and Department of Treasury have sanctioned four European left-wing groups and designated them as foreign terrorists. One such group is the Italian anarchist and leftist group, Federazione Anarchica Informale, and this group hasn’t been active for nearly a decade.…
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Proponent of Magnitsky Act condemns its use against the Brazilian Judiciary
The hedge fund manager and the original proponent of the Magnitsky Act, Bill Browder has condemned its use by the US government to target Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes. Browder said that the act was originally intended for kleptocrats who violate human rights and Judge Alexandre de Moraes doesn’t fit in this category. The US…
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US Department of State issues new guidance for visa applicants: social media profiles are to remain public for screening
The US Department of State has issued new guidelines regarding the social media profiles of visa applicants. Visitors to the US are now required to keep their social media profiles public for screening purposes when applying for a visa. The announcement follows a decision by the State Department about the vetting of the online presence…
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Sudan seeks Russian ties as the West abandons it
Fox News reported that an official with the US State Department warned Sudan not to go ahead with the construction of a planned Russian naval base in the Port of Sudan. The warning also comes at a time when Sudan is seeking cooperation with Russia on oil and gas projects. In 2023, US President Joe…
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Emmanuel Macron’s air defense for Israel but not for Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron was on TV yesterday speaking about France’s involvement in the Allies’ defensive operation that helped Israel shoot down up to 300 missiles fired at it by Iran. He rationalised France’s actions by saying that France is in Jordan with an air base of its own on Jordan’s request and France is committed to…
