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ECOWAS delegation arrives in Niger to meet coup leaders for talks

A delegation from West African regional bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger on Thursday for talks with coup leaders. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the bloc’s chairman, urged representatives to do “whatever it takes to ensure a conclusive and amicable resolution of the situation in Niger", his office said. Follow our blog…

France 24

Fate of American nurse and daughter kidnapped by armed men in Haiti remains uncertain

The fate of an American nurse and her daughter kidnapped in Haiti last week remains unknown as the State Department refused to say whether the abductors made demands

The Independent UK

US to introduce UN resolution for multinational force in Haiti

State Department says US will provide resources to the force after Kenya expresses willingness to lead Haiti mission.

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In a first, the U.S. picks an Indigenous artist for a solo show at the Venice Biennale

The U.S. State Department selected Jeffrey Gibson to create an installation for the U.S. Pavilion at the prestigious international arts event.

WEKU

State Department Suspends Special Envoy For Iran Amid Investigation

Robert Malley's security clearance suspended following internal probe; Congress seeks answers

Zenger

Biden Administration Affirms Unwavering Aid To Israel Amid Judicial Reform

U.S. State Department emphasizes commitment to Israel's security and longstanding partnership

Zenger

Blinken visits tiny Tonga as US continues diplomatic push to counter China in the Pacific

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the tiny kingdom of Tonga as the United States continues to increase its diplomatic efforts in the Pacific while China’s influence in the region grows

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Marine veteran Trevor Reed was wounded fighting in Ukraine

The U.S. Marine veteran was freed from Russian prison in a prisoner swap last year. Now he has sustained an injury while fighting in Ukraine, the State Department said.

WEKU

US condemns ‘brutal’ sexual assault video from India’s Manipur

US State Department says it is deeply concerned by reports of viral video showing two women paraded naked in the state.

Al Jazeera

Former Trump State Department official convicted for attacking police during Capitol riot

A man who worked as a politically appointed State Department official in former President Donald Trump’s administration has been convicted of charges that he attacked police officers during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK

The US and North Korea have no diplomatic ties — but they still have ways to talk about US soldier

The United States and reclusive North Korea have no diplomatic ties — but they still have ways to reach each other

The Independent UK

Israel pledges fair treatment for all US travelers in bid for visa-free trips

The Biden administration is allowing Israel to audition for a special status that would enable Israelis to travel to the U.S. without a visa — but only if Israel can prove it will no longer discriminate against Palestinian American travelers.

Los Angeles Times

Blinken Criticizes Senate For Delaying Diplomatic Nominees

U.S. Secretary of State warns of national security risks as key ambassadorial posts remain unfilled

Zenger

No Visa Waiver Program Update Expected From State Amid Herzog Visit

The program enables nationals of participating countries travel to the United States for stays of 90 days or less without a visa

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The Independent UK

Blinken urges Congress to act on delayed ambassadorial nominations

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging the Senate to move forward with votes on more than 60 diplomatic nominations, including 38 ambassadors

The Independent UK

Biden administration suspends satellite monitoring of Colombian coca crops amid surge in cocaine

The Biden administration has quietly suspended satellite monitoring of coca crops in Colombia amid a surge of cocaine flowing into the U.S. from South America

Bangkok Post

US rejoins Unesco: pay at door

Unesco is one of those United Nations agencies that most people feel pretty comfortable with.

Zenger

FBI Investigating Iran Envoy For Handling Of Classified Docs

The FBI is investigating possible breaches in the handling of classified documents

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Bangkok Post

Blinken to press Asean to take tougher line on Myanmar, China

WASHINGTON: Washington hopes to rally Southeast Asian nations to take tougher action against Myanmar's military junta and to push back on China's actions in the South China Sea as top United States diplomat Antony Blinken heads to the region for meetings next week, a State Department official said on Friday.

Daily Mirror

Urgent passport warning for Americans heading abroad this year issued by State Department

Americans planning international travel this year are being urgently warned by the State Department to apply for passports at least six months in advance due to a significant backlog

Al Jazeera

US ambassador to Russia visits jailed WSJ reporter Gershkovich

Evan Gershkovich is in ‘good health and remains strong’, US State Department says, reiterating call for his release.

The Independent UK

Mike Pence and Liz Truss among VIPs who speak at Iranian dissident rally despite pressure from Tehran

Dozens of prominent US and UK politicians attend events despite warning of terror threat by US embassy

Zenger

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Demands Answers On Iran Envoy Investigation

Chairman McCaul calls for transparency from State Department over Rob Malley's security clearance suspension

The Independent UK

Damning report criticises Trump and Biden for ‘dangerous and chaotic’ US withdrawal from Afghanistan

The US State Department report highlights shortcomings of Antony Blinken without naming him

Tribune News Service

White House's Afghanistan planning lacked ‘urgency,’ report finds

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration lacked “a sufficient sense of urgency” when planning for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, according to an after-action report released Friday by the State Department.

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