U.S. state department orders staff to leave Afghanistan - Global Times

The US State Department on Tuesday ordered non-essential staff to leave the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, due to security concerns.

US State Department notes only "modest proposals" as Putin-Trump meeting "takeaways"

US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said here on Wednesday that there were "three takeaways" from the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that could only be seen as "modest proposals."

US presses countries to terminate Iran oil imports in months

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that it has been pushing countries to stop importing oil from Iran by November.

US warns of a potential terror attacks during World Cup in Russia

The United States government on Friday warned its citizens of potential terror attacks during the World Cup in Russia, in a travel advisory telling people to reconsider visiting that country.

U.S. expands health alert to cover China after mystery illness

The U.S. State Department expanded a health alert Friday for American staffers in China, about two days after it evacuated diplomats and relatives over a mysterious acoustic illness.

Turkey blasts US statement on Afrin "operation"/invasion/looting

Turkey has slammed comments from senior U.S. officials that its military operation into Afrin helped the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to rebuild in parts of Syria, accusing its NATO ally of “not fully understanding” the objectives of the operation.

US State Dept. accuses Syrian gov’t of stealing humanitarian aid from East Ghouta

The United States welcomed the delivery of first humanitarian convoy to the besieged Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta since November 15, but accused Damascus of “pilfering” the supplies, US Department of State spokeswoman Heather Nauert said on Tuesday.

US State Department spokesperson calls YPG ‘the PKK’

U.S. State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert on Jan. 25 referred to the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) in Syria’s Afrin as “the PKK [outlawed Kurdistan Worker’s Party],” which is recognized as a terrorist organization by the U.S., EU and much of the Western world.

Turkey will carry out military operation in Syria’s Afrin, says ‘has no option’

Turkey will carry out a military operation into Afrin in northern Syria, Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli vowed in an interview with broadcaster A Haber on the morning of Jan. 19.

US Warns Citizens against Travelling to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has cautioned its citizens "to carefully consider" travelling to Saudi Arabia, citing persisting terrorist threats and a spillover of violence from Yemen across the border.

US, Qatar hold 1st counterterrorism dialogue, eye further partnership

US State Department said Wednesday that US and Qatari officials met here earlier Wednesday for the first US-Qatari counterterrorism dialogue to facilitate bilateral coordination.

US extends Iran embargo relief based on nuclear deal

The US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters the administration had approved waivers of some sanctions on Iran to maintain some flexibility as it develops its Iran policy, dispatches reported.

US Department of State expresses condolences for Syrian crypto-terrorists

Washington has officially expressed its sympathies to the families of seven recently deceased men who belonged to a terrorist-affiliated organization that disguises itself as a Syrian emergency service.

Climat : les USA officialisent à l’Onu leur retrait de l’accord de Paris

Les États-Unis ont officiellement notifié à l’Onu leur intention de sortir de l’accord de Paris sur le climat, a annoncé vendredi le département d’État américain.

US Orders Diplomats' Families to Leave Venezuelan Capital

The United States is ordering relatives of American diplomats to leave the Venezuelan capital ahead of a polarizing vote planned for Sunday to start rewriting the country's constitution.

US State Department: Iran's Satellite Launch Violates UN Resolution

The United States considers Iran's launch of a satellite to space with a long-range rocket to be a provocative act that violates a UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR), US Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a briefing on Thursday.

McGurk has full support, backing, US state department spokesperson says

The U.S. State Department spokeswoman, said in a statement that McGurk "has the full support and backing" of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the White House, and that he had done "tremendous work" so far to coordinate the coalition on May 19.

Pentagon: US approves sale of $2 billion in missiles to UAE

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 160 missiles to the United Arab Emirates for an estimated $2.0 billion, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

US offers $10mn reward for info on head of Al-Nusra terrorist group

The United States is offering a $10 million reward for information about Muhammad Al-Jawlani, the leader of Al-Nusra terrorist group in Syria, the State Department has announced. Al-Nusra is an affiliate of Al-Qaeda.

US 'deeply concerned' Turkey conducted airstrikes in Syria, Iraq

The United States is "deeply concerned" by Turkish air strikes in Iraq and Syria, the State Department said Tuesday.