The United States Department of State has revoked the visas of at least six foreign nationals after they posted messages on social media celebrating or justifying the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday evening, the Department wrote, “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.”

According to the statement, the revoked visas belonged to individuals from South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, Germany, and Argentina, all of whom made remarks described as “disturbing” and “deeply offensive.”

The Department shared examples of the now-banned individuals’ comments, writing:

“The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk. Here are just a few examples of aliens who are no longer welcome in the US: An Argentine national said that Kirk ‘devoted his entire life spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric’ and deserves to burn in hell. Visa revoked. 

“A South African national mocked Americans grieving the loss of Kirk, saying ‘they’re hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom’ and alleging ‘he was used to astroturf a movement of white nationalist trailer trash.’ Visa revoked.

“A Mexican national said that Kirk ‘died being a racist, he died being a misogynist,’ and stated that ‘there are people who deserve to die. There are people who would make the world better off dead.’ Visa revoked.

“A Brazilian national charged that ‘Charlie Kirk was the reason for a Nazi rally where they marched in homage to him’ and that Kirk ‘DIED TOO LATE.’ Visa revoked.

“A German national celebrated Kirk’s death and attempted to justify his murder, writing, ‘when fascists die, democrats don’t complain.’ Visa revoked.

“A Paraguayan national charged that ‘Charlie Kirk was a son of a b** and he died by his own rules.’ Visa revoked.”

The post concluded with a strong warning:

“#POTUS and #SecRubio will defend our borders, our culture, and our citizens by enforcing our immigration laws. Aliens who take advantage of America’s hospitality while celebrating the assassination of our citizens will be removed.”

The announcement comes days after Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Donald Trump, who described him as a “martyr for truth.” Kirk was widely credited with mobilizing young conservative voters during Trump’s campaigns.

Following his assassination, social media platforms were flooded with both tributes and vitriol. A New York Timesinvestigation revealed that over 145 Americans were fired, suspended, or forced to resign for online posts referencing Kirk’s death.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau had previously hinted at visa revocations for foreigners who “celebrate or excuse acts of violence against Americans.” Landau stated:

“I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalising, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action… Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the [State Department] can protect the American people.”

The visa revocations come amid a broader tightening of U.S. immigration and visa policies, including new vetting measures that require applicants to disclose their social media accounts.

According to Fox News, more than 6,000 student visas have been revoked this year, with hundreds reportedly cancelled due to alleged links to terrorism or pro-Hamas fundraising activity.

The move underscores the U.S. government’s stance that freedom of expression for foreign nationals does not extend to endorsing or celebrating violence against Americans.

Foreign donors have contributed around 93.3 billion crowns ($4.5 billion) to a Czech-led initiative aimed at sourcing and supplying large-calibre ammunition to Ukraine, Czech Defence Minister Jana Cernochova announced on Wednesday. The Czech Republic itself has added 1.7 billion crowns to the project.

According to officials, the initiative has significantly boosted ammunition supplies in 2024 and 2025, helping to reduce Ukraine’s disadvantage on the frontline against Russia. However, questions remain over the future of the program as a new Czech government prepares to take office.

Prime Minister Petr Fiala said the Czech Republic has coordinated the delivery of 3.7 million artillery shells to Ukraine, with 1.3 million supplied so far this year. He noted that funding has come from the donor initiative, returns from frozen Russian assets, bilateral partnerships, and Ukraine’s own purchases. By the end of the year, total deliveries are expected to reach 1.8 million rounds.

The programme connects Czech arms manufacturers and traders with international donors and suppliers, many of whom prefer to remain anonymous.

Opposition leader Andrej Babis, whose ANO party won the October 3–4 elections, has criticised the initiative, calling it non-transparent and overpriced. He also claimed that arms dealers have benefited excessively, though the outgoing government insists the project is fully transparent to donors.

Babis has also pledged to halt any Czech-funded military support to Ukraine, but his position on the ammunition programme remains uncertain following the elections.

Government figures show that the Czech Republic’s total military assistance to Ukraine has reached 17.4 billion crowns. This includes the donation of 390 pieces of older military equipment such as tanks and helicopters, contributions to international support funds, and participation in the ammunition programme.

In exchange, the Czech Republic has received compensation worth about 25 billion crowns through allied support schemes, including U.S. helicopters and German Leopard 2A4 tanks.

Russia on Wednesday said it is closely monitoring the situation in Madagascar following the military’s takeover, expressing hope that the country will avoid bloodshed amid escalating unrest.

Protests erupted in Madagascar on September 25 over water and electricity shortages and quickly evolved into a broader movement against corruption, poor governance, and the lack of basic services.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced on Tuesday that he had assumed control of the government, stating that a military committee would oversee the country for up to two years alongside a transitional administration before new elections are conducted.

“We are following the development of the situation in Madagascar with anxiety,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in Moscow. “We believe that what is happening is an internal matter of this country.”

Zakharova urged restraint and called for the prevention of violence, adding that Russia hopes Madagascar will “return to the path of democratic development” as soon as possible.

In recent years, Russia has expanded its presence across Africa, including through security cooperation and advisory roles in several countries, Madagascar among them.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a stern warning to Spain, threatening to impose trade tariffs in response to the country’s refusal to raise its defense spending to 5% of GDP, a move he described as an insult to NATO.

“I’m very unhappy with Spain. They’re the only country that didn’t raise their number up to 5%… so I’m not happy with Spain,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

“I was thinking of giving them trade punishment through tariffs because of what they did, and I think I may do that,” he added.

Trump, who has consistently pressed NATO members to take on greater financial responsibility for their defense, reiterated his frustration with what he views as an imbalance in the alliance’s contributions. During a meeting last week with Finland’s president, he suggested that NATO should consider expelling Spain for refusing to adopt the higher spending target.

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares responded on Wednesday, affirming Madrid’s continued commitment to the alliance. “There is no doubt about Spain’s commitment and contribution to (transatlantic) security,” he told reporters during an official trip to Hangzhou, China.

Spain currently has around 3,000 troops serving under NATO operations. However, it remains the only one among the alliance’s 32 members that declined to meet the newly proposed 5% defense expenditure benchmark.

NATO allies have argued that the ongoing threat posed by Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine requires significantly higher defense budgets, making the previous 2% spending goal insufficient.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez negotiated an exemption during the talks, pledging instead to allocate up to 2.1% of GDP toward defense — a figure he described as “sufficient and realistic.”

Spain, which joined NATO in 1982, maintains that its robust participation in alliance missions offsets its lower defense spending. The country continues to contribute troops to NATO operations in Latvia, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey.