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A missile hit a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone, causing smoke and damage with no immediate word on casualties; security officials said the strike damaged part of the air defense system, and Iran-aligned groups in Iraq have long threatened US facilities, though there was no immediate claim of responsibility as the broader US-Israel war on Iran continues and security alerts have been renewed.
A drone attack hit a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad, suspected retaliation by pro-Tehran militias amid regional tensions tied to the U.S.- and Israeli-led war on Iran.
Police in Oslo are examining an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy, with no injuries reported; authorities say an incendiary device detonated near the entrance and are pursuing multiple leads, including a possible targeted attack, while seeking witnesses and suspects.
An explosion outside the U.S. embassy in Oslo is being treated as a possible terrorist act with no suspects or motive identified yet. Police say the blast caused minor damage and no injuries, while lawmakers and officials note heightened security after recent attacks on American diplomatic sites; the investigation is ongoing.
An explosion struck the U.S. embassy in Oslo early this morning, prompting a large police response. Authorities say there are no injuries and the embassy sustained minor damage; investigators say there is no information yet on what happened or who was involved.
A blast struck the U.S. embassy in Oslo early Sunday, causing minor damage with no injuries, according to Oslo police. A search for the perpetrators was underway, with authorities reporting no additional devices found and saying there was no confirmed link to broader regional tensions at this time.
An explosion near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo caused minor damage but no injuries, with police saying they’re in contact with the embassy and continuing an investigation into the blast’s cause and perpetrators.
Iran launched drones at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh as part of a widening regional campaign that prompted U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran; evacuations were ordered across several Gulf states, and casualty tallies rose on multiple sides, including six American service members killed.
Two drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, causing a small fire and minor damage to the diplomatic compound with no casualties; Saudi Defence Ministry said the fire was limited and the embassy was empty at the time, while air defences reportedly intercepted multiple drones. The attack comes amid broader Gulf tensions tied to Iran-linked retaliation, and the U.S. issued a shelter-in-place advisory for citizens in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran as President Trump signaled a forthcoming response.
Amid viral chatter about a mainland travel alert, Cabo Sun says Los Cabos remains safe and is not affected by the US Embassy warning, which explicitly omits Baja California Sur where Cabo San Lucas is located. Live safety data show a high Traveler Safety Index for the area (around 93), while disruptions are concentrated in mainland hubs like Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, and Guadalajara. Travelers should monitor airline status for potential delays, but a Cabo trip can proceed with normal resort and beach activity.
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has issued a warning for Americans to avoid government facilities amid rising tensions and threats linked to recent U.S. military strikes targeting drug traffickers in the Caribbean region, particularly near Venezuela, leading to increased security measures in Trinidad and Tobago.
The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago issued a rare warning for Americans to avoid government facilities amid heightened regional tensions linked to US-Venezuela conflicts and recent US military strikes targeting suspected drug traffickers, with authorities in Trinidad and Tobago increasing security measures.
A 28-year-old former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway was convicted of spying for Russia and Iran, receiving a prison sentence of three years and seven months, though he denied wrongdoing and plans to appeal, claiming his role was minor and the information shared was insignificant.
A Norwegian man, a former US embassy security guard, was sentenced to three years and seven months for spying for Russia and Iran, providing sensitive embassy information in exchange for payments, citing protest against US policies as his motive.
A Norwegian man, a former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway, was convicted of spying for Russia and Iran, having shared sensitive embassy information; he was sentenced to over three years in prison, with legal debates ongoing about the nature of his actions.