Aug 12, 2024, at 10:06 pm
The US Embassy in Bangladesh on Monday issued a fresh advisory to its nationals to consider returning to the country amid the ongoing protests and demonstrations in the South Asian nation which even led to the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government last week.
US Embassy in Jerusalem urges citizens to be alert amid escalating tension in Middle East
Aug 03, 2024, at 03:18 pm
The US Embassy in Jerusalem has issued an advisory to its citizens urging them to be cautious and closely monitor the security situation in the Middle East amid rising tension.
Lebanon: Man arrested over shooting close to US Embassy in Awkar
Jun 05, 2024, at 11:35 pm
A gunman was arrested after he opened fire close to the US embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday.
Countering China: US plans to reopen Solomon Islands embassy
Feb 15, 2022, at 04:24 am
Washington, DC: The US government is planning to reopen an embassy in Solomon Islands, media reports said,a move seen by many as Washington's move of enhancing the presence in the region where China is rapidly expanding its influence.
Bulgaria: Swastika symbol drawn on window shade inside US Embassy
Feb 14, 2022, at 03:34 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: A swastika was drawn on a window shade inside the US embassy in Bulgaria, Axios reports.
Ukraine situation: US orders non-emergency employees in Kiev embassy to leave
Feb 12, 2022, at 11:53 pm
Kiev/UNI/Sputnik: The US State Department has told non-emergency personnel at its embassy in Ukraine to leave due to reports of Russian troop build-up near the border with Ukraine and "potential for significant military action".
US urges citizens to leave Ukraine amid "unpredictable" security situations
Jan 30, 2022, at 10:27 pm
Kiev: The US Embassy in Kiev on Sunday urged citizens to leave Ukraine amid "unpredictable" security situations and recommended a number of possible destinations.
Ukraine-Russia tension: US directs families of embassy staff to leave
Jan 24, 2022, at 03:32 pm
Washington: The US government has directed all relatives of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave amid rising tension in the region.
US Embassy in Kabul suspends operations in Afghanistan
Aug 31, 2021, at 09:55 pm
Doha: The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has suspended operations in Afghanistan on August 31, 2021.
Avoid traveling to Kabul airport: US embassy tells Americans in Afghanistan
Aug 28, 2021, at 11:45 pm
Kabul: The US Embassy in Afghanistan on Friday asked Americans, who are currently in Afghanistan, to avoid visiting Kabul airport or its gates.
Avoid travelling to Kabul airport: US Embassy in Afghanistan
Aug 22, 2021, at 12:33 am
Kabul/Washington: The US Embassy in Afghanistan on Saturday instructed citizens from travelling to Kabul airport due to 'potential security threats'.
'Cannot ensure safe transportation of American citizens to Kabul airport': US Embassy in Afghanistan
Aug 21, 2021, at 01:29 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: The US diplomatic mission in Afghanistan warned on Friday that it could not guarantee its citizens in Kabul a safe passage to the airport for evacuation.
US Embassy in Kabul evacuated: Ned Price
Aug 16, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Washington: The US Embassy in Kabul has been evacuated as Taliban continued to take total control over the country after entering Kabul city on Sunday, officials said.
US locks down Kabul embassy amid Covid surge
Jun 19, 2021, at 04:19 pm
Kabul: Amid a rising Covid-19 surge in Afghanistan, especially in capital Kabul, the US embassy has ordered a near-complete lockdown. At least one embassy staffer succumbed to the Covid-19, 114 are in isolation and several have been evacuated on medical grounds, according to US newswires.
US Embassy in Eritrea says capital Asmara hit with 6 explosions on Saturday
Nov 29, 2020, at 09:53 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The Eritrean capital was hit by six explosions on November 28 amid armed clashes in neighboring Ethiopia, the United States embassy in Asmara said on Sunday, and issued a security warning for US citizens.
US embassy in Islamabad apologizes for retweeting post insulting PM Imran Khan
Nov 11, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Islamabad/UNI: The US embassy in Islamabad on Wednesday apologised for retweeting a post critical of Prime Minister Imran Khan by PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal after it sparked an outrage on social media.
US to reopen consulate in Wuhan before end of June - State Department
Jun 10, 2020, at 09:41 am
Washington/Sputnik: The US State Department intends to reopen the consulate in Wuhan, China, on or before the end of June, Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs Mary Elizabeth Taylor said in a notice.
Rockets strike near US Embassy in Baghdad
Feb 16, 2020, at 10:40 am
Baghdad/Xinhua: Rockets struck near the US Embassy in Baghdad early on Sunday, with no immediate word on casualties and the extent of damage, local media reported.
US state department 'Vigilant' after reports of missile attack on US Embassy in Baghdad
Jan 27, 2020, at 09:20 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The US State Department is warning of a continued threat, allegedly from Iranian-backed armed groups in Iraq, after reports of a missile attack on the US embassy in Baghdad.
Iraqi PM says firing rockets on U.S. embassy harms Iraq
Jan 22, 2020, at 10:26 am
Baghdad/Xinhua/UNI: Iraqi caretaker Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday that firing rockets at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad is unacceptable and harms Iraq.
Three missiles hit ‘green zone’ in Baghdad, close to US embassy – Security Source
Jan 21, 2020, at 10:26 am
Baghdad/Sputnik/UNI: Three missiles landed in the "green zone" in the Iraqi capital, where the US embassy is located, in the early hours of Tuesday, an Iraqi security source told Sputnik.
US directs citizens to leave Iraq following death of top Iranian military leader
Jan 03, 2020, at 03:53 pm
Washington/IBNS: Amid heightened tension following the US strike in Iran which killed Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani, the country's embassy in Baghdad on Friday asked American citizens in Iraq to "depart immediately".
US Embassy's security guards use tear gas against protesters in Baghdad: Reports
Jan 01, 2020, at 10:06 pm
Beirut/Sputnik: The US embassy security personnel have deployed tear gas to disperse demonstrators off its territory in Baghdad, Lebanese Al Mayadeen broadcaster reported on Wednesday.
Trump blames Iran for demonstrators storming US Embassy in Baghdad
Jan 01, 2020, at 09:57 am
Washington/Xinhua/UNI: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed Iran after furious Iraqi demonstrators mourning those killed in an earlier American attack in Iraq stormed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Trump says Iran to 'be held fully responsible' for attack on US Embassy in Iraq
Dec 31, 2019, at 07:08 pm
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: President Trump on Tuesday warned that Iran would be held responsible after Iraqi demonstrators stormed the American Embassy in Baghdad to protest against recent US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
Blast at US embassy in Afghanistan on 9/11 anniversary, no casualty
Sep 11, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Kabul, Sep 11 (UNI) A rocket blast hit the US Embassy in Afghanistan early Wednesday, just minutes into the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attack.
Armed men attack US envoy's cars in Bangladesh: US Embassy
Aug 05, 2018, at 06:59 pm
Dhaka, Aug 5 (IBNS): A group of armed men attacked a convoy of cars carrying the US envoy to Bangladesh in the capital Dhaka on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.
Man detonates bomb outside US embassy in Beijing; None but the suspect injured
Jul 26, 2018, at 01:47 pm
Beijing, July 26 (IBNS): A man detonated a bomb outside the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Thursday, triggering an explosion, media reports said.
Explosion near US embassy, in Beijing
Jul 26, 2018, at 12:00 pm
Beijing, July 26 (IBNS): A huge explosion has reportedly taken place outside the US embassy in Beijing, media reports said.
Security Council calls for calm following deadly Gaza clashes; diplomats debate US embassy move
May 16, 2018, at 03:09 pm
New York, May 16 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council, in an emergency meeting on Tuesday, called for calm along the border of the Gaza Strip following Monday’s deadly clashes, in which dozens of Palestinians were killed, protesting United States recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the official opening of its embassy there.