World Mar 10 U.S. airlifts some embassy personnel from Haiti and boosts security amid gang violence By Evens Sanon, Associated Press
World Oct 18 Demonstrators in Lebanon protesting Gaza hospital blast clash with security forces near U.S. Embassy The protests came as President Joe Biden made a show of solidarity with Israel during his visit there. The Hezbollah group, a key ally of Hamas, held its own rally. By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press
World Apr 23 Special forces evacuate U.S. embassy staff from Sudan’s capital U.S. special operations forces carried out a precarious evacuation of the American embassy in warring Sudan on Sunday, sweeping in and out of the capital, Khartoum, with helicopters on the ground for less than an hour. By Matthew Lee, Tara Copp, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Politics Apr 20 WATCH: State Department holds briefing as U.S. prepares for embassy evacuation from Sudan In a statement Thursday, the Pentagon said it will deploy “additional capabilities” to the region to potentially help facilitate an evacuation of embassy personnel from Sudan if required, but provided no details, and did not state the location. By Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
World Dec 01 Suspicious parcel detonated at U.S. Embassy in Madrid after Ukrainian Embassy blast Spanish officials say a suspicious parcel has been discovered at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid and detonated by police. By Ciarán Giles, Associated Press
Nov 11 U.S. urges citizens to leave Haiti amid turmoil, fuel shortage By Evens Sanon, Associated Press The U.S. government is urging U.S. citizens to leave Haiti because of the country's deepening insecurity and a severe lack of fuel. That shortage has affected hospitals, schools and banks. Continue reading
Oct 29 Belarus forces U.S. to close public diplomacy, USAID offices By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Belarus has forced the closure of the U.S. Embassy's Public Diplomacy and USAID offices in a move that comes amid the tensions with the U.S. and its allies over Belarusian authorities' crackdown on protests. Continue reading
Jul 06 After troops exit Afghanistan, safety of U.S. Embassy in Kabul top concern By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press As the end to America's "forever war" rapidly approaches, the U.S. Embassy and other diplomatic missions in Kabul are watching a worsening security situation and looking at how to respond. Continue reading
Dec 24 U.S. says it will open a consulate in disputed Western Sahara By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Trump announced on December 10 that the U.S. would recognize Morocco's claim to Western Sahara as part of a deal for the North African country to normalize relations with Israel. Continue reading
Jan 02 Esper says Iran may be planning more attacks on U.S. interests By Robert Burns, Associated Press Iran or its proxy forces may be planning further strikes on American interests in the Middle East, and the U.S. is prepared to take preemptive military action if it gets sufficient warning, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Thursday. Continue reading