Democratic lawmakers urge Biden admin to do more to protect Mexican journalists amid killings A record 11 journalists have been murdered in Mexico this year alone. Axios · Jun 7, 2022
Ukraine latest updates: 600 Ukrainians held captive in Kherson Ukraine news from June 7: Presidential aide says prisoners held in ‘inhumane conditions’ and are victims of torture. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2022
U.S. 'understands' Mexican position on Americas summit after boycott - State Dept The United States "understands" Mexico's position on the Summit of the Americas, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday after Mexico's president made good on a threat to skip the event because all countries in the Western Hemisphere were not invited. Reuters · Jun 6, 2022
No change in U.S. Embassy posture in Kyiv following recent bombings - State Dept There has been no change in U.S. Embassy posture in Kyiv, State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters, after Russian missiles on Sunday hit Kyiv for the first time in more than a month. Reuters · Jun 6, 2022
Kremlin engaged in 'full assault' on media freedom - U.S. State Dept The United States continues to issue visas to qualified Russian journalists and has not revoked the foreign press credentials of any Russian journalists working in the United States, the State Department said on Monday, adding that the Kremlin is engaged in a "full assault" on media freedom. Reuters · Jun 6, 2022
The Last Days of the Afghan Embassy The Biden administration shut down a touchpoint for thousands of refugees from Afghanistan—and left its diplomats in agonizing limbo. Foreign Policy · Jun 6, 2022
Rainbow Flap: Biden Pride tweet draws objection from Kuwait A U.S. Embassy tweet of a rainbow-flag-festooned message by President Joe Biden in support of Pride Month has drawn a diplomatic protest from Kuwait The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Sherman to travel to South Korea - statement U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam and Laos from June 5 to 14, the State Department said on Friday. Reuters · Jun 3, 2022
Some India officials ignoring or supporting religious attacks: US A top US official makes the remark during the release of a report on religious freedom globally in 2021. Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2022
U.S. updates fact sheet, again, says does not support Taiwan independence The U.S. State Department has updated its fact sheet on Taiwan again, to reinstate a line about not supporting formal independence for the Chinese-claimed, democratically-governed island. Reuters · Jun 3, 2022
Increased attacks on people, places of worship in India: Blinken Releasing the State Department’s 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom, Mr. Blinken cited Saudi Arabia, China, Pakistan and Afghanistan as other countries with religious freedom restrictions. The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022
US sanctions more Russian government ministers, foreign ministry spokesperson and an oligarch named God The White House says Russia’s economy ‘is staggering under the weight of financial and trade sanctions, export controls, and the exodus of approximately 1,000 U.S. and multinational businesses’ The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022
Secret City Recounts the Gay History of D.C. In his new book, James Kirchick focuses on homosexuals' relationship with national politics during a time when gays were banned from working for the federal government. Reason · Jun 1, 2022
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden announces military aid Ukraine news from June 1: Joe Biden reveals weapons package for Ukraine that will include longer-range rocket systems. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2022
Reuters · May 31, 2022 U.S. remains committed to re-opening Jerusalem consulate - State Dept The Biden administration remains committed to re-opening a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem and is continuing to discuss the issue with Israelis and Palestinians, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.
Reuters · May 31, 2022 U.S. to discuss new security assistance for Ukraine 'before too long' - State Dept The Biden administration will give details on potential new security assistance for Ukraine "before too long," State Department spokesperson Ned Price said at a press briefing on Tuesday.
Reuters · May 30, 2022 U.S.'s Blinken strongly condemns Iran seizure of Greek-flagged vessels U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the "unjustified seizure" of two Greek-flagged vessels by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard last week, the State Department said.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022 Washington Dissatisfied with Israel’s Ties with Sudan The US administration informed Israel that it is dissatisfied with the progress in relations with the Sudanese leadership and urged it not to normalize ties with the military-led government. The leaked information followed news on the visit of a high-ranking delegation from Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council to Tel Aviv last…
Salon · May 30, 2022 The shadowy world of Russian mercenaries Putin has been using an unaccountable army with a history of human rights violations to pursue Russia's agenda
Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022 Blinken urges Israel to conclude probe into Abu Akleh’s killing US secretary of state says he urged Israeli counterpart to conclude ‘investigations’ into Al Jazeera reporter’s killing.
Reuters · May 27, 2022 Blinken stresses importance of concluding Israeli probe into reporter's killing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Friday to Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and stressed the importance of concluding the probes into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the State Department said.
Reuters · May 26, 2022 U.S. says it is not inviting Venezuelan, Nicaraguan governments to Americas summit The Biden administration has not invited the governments of Venezuela and Nicaragua to the U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas next month, a State Department official said on Thursday, amid the threat of an embarrassing boycott by some regional leaders.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2022 US has not been asked to help in probe of reporter's killing The State Department says neither Israel nor the Palestinian Authority has formally requested U.S. assistance in the investigation of the killing of a Palestinian-American reporter in the occupied West Bank
Reuters · May 25, 2022 U.S. concerned China is seeking rushed deals with Pacific island nations The United States is concerned that China is seeking to reach agreements with Pacific island nations in what may be a rushed, non-transparent process, State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters on Wednesday.
Axios · May 25, 2022 Biden officials in Saudi Arabia for talks on oil, planned visit The president is considering visiting Saudi Arabia as part of his planned trip to the Middle East next month.