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Corpus Christi man sentenced to 27 years for production of child sexual abuse material

A 35-year-old Corpus Christi man, Valentine Cancino, has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material involving a minor relative.


Mobridge man receives eight-year sentence for assault on Standing Rock Sioux Reservation

A Mobridge, South Dakota man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison after being convicted of assault resulting in serious bodily injury.


Cherokee County man sentenced to prison for illegal firearm possession

Kenny Ray Jackson, a 65-year-old resident of Park Hill, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.


Richmond-area men sentenced or convicted for federal firearms violations

Two men from the Richmond area have been sentenced to prison and a third has been convicted this week for federal firearms offenses involving possession of firearms by felons.


Presidential permit granted for new pedestrian crossing at Gateway International Bridge

The President of the United States has authorized Cameron County, Texas, to construct, maintain, and operate a pedestrian crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry in Brownsville, Texas.


Ohio man sentenced for trafficking minor across state lines

A man from Euclid, Ohio, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison for sex trafficking of a minor and coercion and enticement of an adult female for commercial sex.


U.S. announces $60 million aid for Pacific fisheries under South Pacific Tuna Treaty

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with ambassadors and representatives from several Pacific Island nations, including Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands,...


U.S. Deputy Secretary Landau travels to Bogotá for memorial honoring late Colombian senator

The United States has expressed its condolences following the death of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay.


Secretary Rubio discusses Gaza and regional issues with Saudi foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on August 12, 2025.


U.S. and Pakistan hold counterterrorism dialogue, stress continued cooperation

The United States and Pakistan conducted a new round of their Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on August 12, 2025.


U.S. imposes sanctions on groups profiting from conflict minerals in eastern Congo

The United States has announced sanctions against armed groups and companies involved in illegal mining and the trade of conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).


U.S. provides additional aid after floods displace thousands in northern Philippines

The United States has announced an update on its foreign assistance to the Philippines following severe flooding caused by consecutive storms and monsoon rains.


U.S. offers $5 million reward for information on Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as...


U.S. congratulates Pakistan on Independence Day, highlights cooperation in security and trade

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of their Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 14.


Waterbury man sentenced for leading local drug trafficking organization

Angel Quiros, also known as “Papa John,” has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization in Waterbury.


U.S. imposes visa restrictions over alleged forced labor in Cuba's overseas medical missions

The U.S. Department of State has announced visa restrictions targeting officials from African, Cuban, and Grenadian governments, along with their family members.


U.S. congratulates Republic of Korea on national day, emphasizes alliance

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of the Republic of Korea on their national day.


U.S. revokes visas for Brazilians linked to Cuba's forced labor medical program

The U.S. Department of State has announced the revocation of visas and the imposition of visa restrictions on several Brazilian government officials, former Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officials, and their family members.


U.S. congratulates Indonesia on its 80th independence anniversary

The United States has congratulated Indonesia on the occasion of its 80th anniversary of independence.


U.S. congratulates India on Independence Day, highlighting strong bilateral partnership

The United States has sent congratulations to India as the country marks its Independence Day on August 15.