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State Department orders diplomats' families to leave Belarus over Russian military buildup

U.S. officials have warned Russia may attack Ukraine from Belarus territory.

Axios · Feb 1, 2022

Blinken discusses Palestinian Authority reform with Mahmoud Abbas

In a further step to strengthen bilateral relations, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the need for reform in the Palestinian Authority in a phone call on Monday with President Mahmoud Abbas, the State Department said.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2022

US Plans to Reroute $67 Mln in Aid Towards Lebanon's Army

The United States plans to reroute $67 million of military assistance for Lebanon's armed forces to support members of the military as the country grapples with financial meltdown. According to a notification sent to Congress, the State Department intends to change the content of previously appropriated foreign military funding for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2022

US urges citizens to avoid travel to India due to surge in COVID cases

The United States of America has urged its citizens to reconsider any travel to India due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country. As per the latest travel advisory from the US State Department, it has also advised its citizens to exercise increased caution in India due to…

The Times of India · Jan 27, 2022

U.S. State Department 'condemns' North Korea missile tests

The U.S. government "condemns" North Korea's launch of two ballistic missiles, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday, calling the tests a violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2022

Unlike Senate, House Democrats make climate push in China bill - Roll Call

The House version of a sprawling technology draft bill incorporates a host of climate-related provisions not included in the Senate version.

Roll Call · Jan 26, 2022

China blasts US over reports of withdrawing diplomatic staff

China says it has expressed serious concerns and dissatisfaction with the United States over reports of an internal request to the State Department to allow the departure of diplomats and their families from China amid tightening anti-pandemic measures

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

US has taken FARC off its terrorist list, giving insight into Biden's foreign policy

The Biden administration has signaled how it will use its power to designate different groups as terrorists as part of its foreign policy efforts.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2022

US approves $2.5bn arms sale to Egypt, despite rights concerns

The announcement comes as US legislators again call on the Biden administration to withhold military aid to Egypt.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2022

Trudy Rubin: Biden team needs to help the starving and the hunted in Afghanistan — now

I got the call I’d been dreading at noon on Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 26, 2022