The State Department said Wednesday that it has approved $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine to enhance its air defense capabilities and provide armored combat vehicles, coming as the country works to fend off escalating Russian attacks.

The US State Department approved the possible sale to Ukraine of HAWK Phase III Missile System and Sustainment and related equipment, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The estimated cost is $172 million.

The United States Department of State announced at least P3 billion in foreign assistance funding to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. In a statement on Wednesday,

The US State Department in the social network X accused Europe of non-observance of freedom of speech and excessive censorship.

The United States State Department launched an investigation on Wednesday into Harvard’s compliance with the Exchange Visitor Program, which allows universities to sponsor short-term J-1 visas for international instructors,

Among the scores of offices the U.S. State Department eliminated last week in its dramatic revamp, the shuttering of one little-known office has raised particular alarm among U.S. diplomats.

State Department expects to distribute 59,305 metric tons of food aid amid reports that 500 tons were incinerated, with officials confirming all food expiring soon is accounted for.

The United States will leave the United Nations' culture and education agency UNESCO, the US state department has confirmed.