Mary Jane Maxwell
‘Unbearable pain’ inside Iran’s prisons
What is it like inside Iran's notorious prisons? Widespread torture, rape and other inhumane conditions are rampant, groups say.
The renewed U.S.-Ecuador relationship
Secretary Mike Pompeo says the U.S. is redoubling its efforts to strengthen ties in the Western Hemisphere, including its relationship with Ecuador.
Pompeo praises El Salvador for ‘leading the way’
Secretary Pompeo supports El Salvador's new president, Nayib Bukele, in fighting gangs and building prosperity to reduce illegal immigration.
Persecution of the faithful in Iran
The State Department shines a spotlight on the Iranian regime's deadly suppression of religious freedom among its citizens.
U.S. and Philippines combat illegal fishing
For decades the U.S. has supported the Philippines' marine conservation efforts, resulting in more fish, bigger fish and a sustainable fishing industry.
By diversifying fuel types, countries build security
Energy diversity is energy security. Learn how the U.S. is producing a diverse source of safe and reliable energy for 35 countries on five continents.
French technology re-creates D-Day events for Americans
Americans collaborate with the French once again to bring to life D-Day events in Normandy, France, as they took place 75 years ago.
U.S. sanctions hurt Iran’s proxy terror groups
The U.S. "maximum pressure campaign" on Iran has starved its regional proxies of the funds they need to operate on behalf of the regime.
Russia hinders Venezuela’s recovery, Pompeo says
Russia recently sent military personnel and weapons to Venezuela's dictator Nicolás Maduro under the guise of "humanitarian aid."