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Blinken Calls for Opening Crossings, Bin Mubarak Urges Int’l Pressure on Houthis

Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak asserted that his government is ready for peace and wants to extend the UN-sponsored truce that began in April 2022. "Our position is we are always seeking peace," he said. "We did a lot, so many concessions to make peace. We respected the…

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US Strongly Advocates for Taiwan to Regain WHO Status

The State Department’s renewed support for Taiwan comes days after U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that directs the secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the WHO.

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U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications from Finland and Sweden.

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Will Turkey upend NATO expansion? US officials seek clarity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking an increasingly tough line against the NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden despite far less strident statements from some of his top aides

The Independent UK

State Dept pushing to see Griner, NBA Commissioner weighs in

The State Department said Tuesday that it still pushing to have regular contact with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for nearly three months

The Independent UK

Guatemala leader won't attend summit in US after US critique

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei says he will not attend the Summit of the Americas next month in Los Angeles, following criticism from the Biden administration for reappointing an attorney general the U.S. accuses of protecting the corrupt

The Independent UK

U.S. calls for Taiwan's inclusion at upcoming WHO assembly

Taiwan should be allowed to attend a World Health Organization assembly next week, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, arguing the democratically governed island's exclusion at China's behest was unwarranted and a concern for global health.

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Russia-Ukraine live news: Biden endorses Sweden, Finland NATO bid

President Biden pledges his support and said the US ‘will work’ with the two countries in case of ‘aggression’.

Al Jazeera

Tehran Criticizes Washington's Support for Peaceful Assembly of Iranians

Protests against deteriorating living conditions continued in several Iranian provinces, while Tehran protested the support of the US State Department's spokesman for the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in Iran. US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a tweet on Sunday: “We support their rights to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden administration to expand flights to Cuba, resume family reunifications

One year after mass anti-government protests, the U.S. is announcing new measures intended to bolster support for the Cuban people.

Axios

Brittney Griner spoke with US diplomats at court hearing in Russia

US basketball star and Olympian Brittney Griner spoke briefly with American diplomats on the sidelines of a court hearing in Russia, where she has been detained since February for allegedly possessing vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.

Tribune News Service

Russian court extends WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention

US basketball star’s lawyer says he believes one-month extension indicates the case would come to trial soon.

Al Jazeera

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended by month

Lawyer for the Phoenix Mercury center expects cannabis case will be tried soon as the extension is relatively short

The Guardian - US

China accuses US of ‘political manipulation’ for changing wording about Taiwan on website

The State Department denies Beijing’s accusations and says the US’s underlying policy with Taiwan has not changed

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Palestinians Reject to Hand Over Bullet that Killed Abu Akleh, Blame Israel

The Palestinian Authority on Thursday rejected an Israeli request to hold a joint investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, saying it would not hand over the bullet that killed her for ballistic analysis. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Israeli authorities are "fully responsible"…

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US Official to Visit Tunisia to Support ‘Political and Economic Reforms’

US Acting Assistant State Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lambert is scheduled to travel to Tunis on Saturday. While in Tunisia, the Acting Assistant Secretary will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives to discuss the US commitment to support the Tunisian people and the need for…

France 24

EU to help break blockade on Ukraine’s Odesa to free up grain exports

The European Commission said Thursday it would help Ukraine break the Russian blockade on the port city of Odesa, where thousands of tonnes of grain destined for the global market remains trapped. UN and EU officials have warned that Russia’s continuing siege of the southern port risks causing a global…

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Shireen Abu Akleh: US activists slam ‘impunity’ for Israeli abuse

Advocates say US should not allow Israel to investigate itself for killing of second American citizen this year.

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The Independent UK

Marcos Jr. faces calls to ensure democracy, human rights

Presumptive Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is facing early calls to ensure respect for human rights, the rule of law and democracy that contrast starkly with his background as the son and namesake of an ousted dictator

Reuters

U.S. says it will increase pressure on Taliban if it does not reverse decisions on women, girls

The United States will take steps to increase pressure on Afghanistan's Taliban government to reverse some of its recent decisions restricting the rights of women and girls if the hardline group shows no sign of rescinding the actions on its own.

Al Jazeera

US requests UN Security Council meeting on North Korea

Meeting, which diplomats say will take place Wednesday, comes after Pyongyang carried out 15th missile test this year.

The Guardian - US

Russian release fuels hopes for Biden action on US captives held worldwide

The parents of Austin Tice, detained in Syria since 2012, met the president after Moscow freed Trevor Reed – with at least 55 similar cases globally

Axios

Putin believes he can't "afford to lose" in Ukraine, CIA chief says

Russia's 2nd phase of attacks on Ukraine's east and south may be "even riskier" than the 1st, Burns warns.

Reuters

U.S. offers $15 million reward for information on Conti ransomware group

The United States on Friday offered a reward of up to $15 million for information on the Russia-based Conti ransomware group, which has been blamed for cyber extortion attacks worldwide, State Department spokesman Ned Price said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Congress Fires Its Warning Shot on Iran Nuclear Deal

The US Congress fired a warning shot at the US administration's efforts to return to the nuclear agreement with Iran. A total of 16 Democrats voted with almost all Republicans to approve Sen.

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