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Blinken avoids contempt vote for second time in Afghanistan probe - Roll Call

Secretary of State Antony Blinken avoided a House Foreign Affairs panel vote Thursday on whether he was in contempt of Congress.

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State Department Issues Gender Identity Guidelines To Employees Worldwide

U.S. State Department issues guidelines on gender-inclusive language, emphasizing sensitivity and inclusivity in communication.

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Blinken To Pay First Trips To Brazil, Argentina As Lula Leads G20

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken next week pays his first official visits to Brazil and Argentina, the State Department said Friday, as he looks for common ground with the Latin American powers' independent-minded leaders.

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Jamaica and the Bahamas are pushing back against U.S. travel warnings

The State Department is discouraging tourists from traveling to the Caribbean islands. But government officials from both nations hope that won't keep tourists from coming.

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Strikes On Gaza's Rafah As US Warns Of Potential 'Disaster'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he has ordered troops to "prepare to operate" in Rafah, the last major town in the Gaza Strip Israeli ground troops have yet to enter.

International Business Times

The Impact of Government Insider Assistance in Streamlining Immigration Processes

So, you're wading through the maze of U.S. immigration, right? You've heard about backlogs that could rival your worst traffic nightmares and forms that seem to multiply by the second.

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US Strikes on Iraq: No Pre-Notification Given by State Dept

The US State Department clarifies that Iraq was not given pre-notification of the Friday strikes, signaling a potential lack of coordination.

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Antony Blinken to Return to Middle East for Post-War Reconstruction and Humanitarian Aid

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return to the Middle East for his fifth diplomatic mission, focusing on post-conflict reconstruction, humanitarian a...

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The State Department allows the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey to move forward

The sale of the 40 F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to dozens of other jets became linked to Sweden's accession to NATO, after Turkey had objected.

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US State Department halts funding to UN agency after terror attack involvement

The United States State Department halts funding to the U.N. Organization for Palestinian refugees after allegations of staff involvement in Hamas terror a...

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Blinken To Refocus On Africa As Russia, China Make Gains

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 10 months, the State Department said Thursday, redirecting his focus as rivals Russia and China seek gains there.

International Business Times

‘Different rules’: special policies keep US supplying weapons to Israel despite alleged abuses

Revealed: review of internal state department documents shows special mechanisms have been used to shield Israel from US human rights laws

The Guardian - US

Former State Department spokesperson criticizes Biden's policy on Iran

Former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus provides insight on the U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, the failure of Biden's policy towards Iran, and the s...

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Blinken To Meet Senior Chinese Official On Eve Of Taiwan Vote

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan's elections, as the United States seeks to discourage Beijing from taking action against Taipei.

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US explores options to pressure Israel, expects change in Gaza

Get a creative perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as former State Department negotiators discuss U.S. options and changing alliances.

International Business Times

Blinken Tackles Gaza, NATO Expansion With Turkey's Erdogan

Washington's top diplomat discusses the Gaza war with Turkey's mercurial leader on Saturday before flying to Crete to address Greek worries about the looming sale of US fighter jets to Ankara.

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Iran bombing: No indication Israel involved, motives still unknown

Discover the latest updates on the bombing in Iran and the potential escalation of tensions between Israel and Hamas. No indication of Israeli involvement ...

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Americans beg for help getting family out of Gaza. "I just want to see my mother again,' a son says

The State Department says some 300 U.S. citizens, green-card holders or close family members are trapped in Gaza by the fighting between Israel and Hamas militants

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Secretary Blinken urges Congress to pass additional national security funding

Join Secretary of State Tony Blinken's year-end press conference! Hear about the steps taken by the US to build a stronger and more agile State Department ...

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Worried about safety, a small West Texas town challenges planned cross-border pipeline

Critics are calling on federal regulators to increase their scrutiny and oversight of the proposed pipeline, which would send gas from Texas to the Mexican coast for export to other countries.

The Independent UK

Belarus political prisoners face abuse, no medical care and isolation, former inmate says

A human rights activist imprisoned for three years in Belarus accused authorities of holding political prisoners in conditions amounting to “torture.”

The Independent UK

Russia has rejected deal to free detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

‘Significant proposal’ was ‘rejected by the Russians but it does not, it will not deter us from continuing to do everything we can to try and bring both of them home,’ State Department spokesperson says

International Business Times

In Rare Israel Rebuke, US Restricts Visas On Extremist Settlers

The United States said Tuesday it would refuse visas for extremist Israeli settlers behind a wave of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, as it also asked Israel to do more to spare civilians in Gaza.

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Former U.S. ambassador charged with being an agent for Cuba

Victor Manuel Rocha was a State Department employee for more than 20 years. Prosecutors say during that time and in the 20 years since, he acted as an illegal agent for Cuba.

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Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and others celebrated at Kennedy Center Honors

Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Renée Fleming and Queen Latifah were given the star treatment as they received their Kennedy Center Honors.

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