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U.S. Hails Nigeria Counterterrorism Efforts, Joint Operation Against ISIS Leader

Global UpfrontJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

The United States (U.S.) has reaffirmed its counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, citing recent joint operations that dealt a major blow to the Islamic State terrorist

Iran ‘Trying To Hold World Hostage’ With Its Attacks, Laments Rubio

Global UpfrontMar 9, 2026March 9, 20260

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of taking the world hostage through its retaliatory strikes and insisted that the United States was on

U.S. Congressmen Introduce Nigeria Religious Freedom And Accountability Act Of 2026 Legislation Over Alleged “Religious Persecution And Mass Atrocities”

Global UpfrontFeb 11, 2026February 11, 20260

U.S. Congressmen Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, and Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), along with the backing of an impressive

Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria and Globally

Global UpfrontDec 3, 2025December 3, 20251

By Marco Rubio, December 3, 2025 The United States is taking decisive action in response to the mass killings and violence against Christians by radical

Trump Administration Resumes Student Visas, But Tightens Social Media Vetting For Applicants

Global UpfrontJun 19, 2025June 19, 20250

The U.S. is restarting student visa appointments but will significantly tighten its social media vetting in a bid to identify applicants who are hostile towards

U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions On Foreign Authorities, Nationals Targeting Meta, X, Google, Others U.S. Companies

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2025June 2, 20250

The United States has issued a new visa policy targeting foreign nationals who censor Americans’ free speech abroad. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested in

U.S. To Revoke Visas Of Chinese Students – Rubio

Global UpfrontMay 29, 2025May 29, 20250

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 28 that the United States would begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to

US Expels South Africa’s Ambassador, Calls Him ‘Race-baiting’ America Hater

Global UpfrontMar 15, 2025March 15, 20250

The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, calling the envoy a “race-baiting politician” who hates America

U.S. State Department Cancels 5,200 USAID Contracts Worldwide, Only 1,000 Left – Rubio

Global UpfrontMar 11, 2025March 11, 20250

The State Department has canceled some 83 percent of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) contracts, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 10.

Trump Admin Begins Visa Restrictions On Foreign Customs, Immigration, Port Officials Facilitating Illegal Migration Into U.S.

Global UpfrontMar 6, 2025March 6, 20250

The Trump administration has announced visa restrictions against foreign government officials, including immigration and customs officials, airport and port authority officials, and others believed to