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Blinken Headed to Middle East as US Alarm over Violence Grows

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt, Israel and the West Bank this weekend, the State Department announced Thursday, as the US expressed alarm about escalating violence after Israel’s single deadliest operation in the West Bank in two decades. Blinken’s visit to Israel has been planned for…

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U.S. urges de-escalation after Palestinians killed in Israeli operation

The United States on Thursday urged de-escalation after Palestinian militants and at least one civilian were killed during an Israeli Defence Force counterterrorism operation in the West Bank, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

Reuters

US expands sanctions on Russia's 'brutal' Wagner Group

The Biden administration is expanding sanctions against Russia's Wagner Group and related companies and individuals for their role in the war in Ukraine and mercenary activities, including human rights abuses, in Africa

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U.S. concerned over Israeli raid ahead of Blinken visit

Washington is concerned the security situation between the Israelis and Palestinians could worsen ahead of a visit to the Middle East by Secretary of State Antony Blinken starting on Sunday, a U.S. official said, after a deadly raid by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Thursday.

Reuters

Analysis: Stakes rise as Iran can fuel 'several' atom bombs

Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses

The Independent UK

Pakistan seeks U.S. help in unlocking $1.1 billion IMF loan - Dawn

Pakistan has sought support from Washington to unlock a stalled International Monetary Fund programme that would release $1.1 billion to its strained economy as the country rebuilds after last year's devastating floods, Dawn newspaper said on Thursday.

Reuters

Washington Urges Accountability for Beirut Port Blast

The United States has reiterated that the Lebanese authorities should complete a “swift and transparent” probe into the explosion that rocked Beirut port in August 2020. “We in the international community have made it clear since the explosion that ... we support and urge Lebanese authorities to complete a swift…

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US expected to send Abrams M1 tanks to Ukraine, directing a political message to Germany

WASHINGTON — Putting aside resistance from the Pentagon and elsewhere, the Biden administration is planning to announce a decision to send Abrams M1 tanks to Ukraine, officials said Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

G7, partners vow to support Ukraine's energy sector, U.S. says

G7 and other partner countries on Tuesday pledged to maintain their support for Ukraine's energy sector, including delivering equipment and other humanitarian aid during winter, the U.S. State Department said following a meeting of the group's foreign ministers.

Reuters

U.S. says Finland, Sweden are ready to join NATO alliance

The U.S. State Department on Monday said Finland and Sweden are ready to join the NATO alliance, after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Sweden should not expect Turkey's support for its membership after a protest near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm at the weekend including the burning of a copy…

Reuters

Blinken urges Azerbaijan leader to redouble efforts in Armenia peace talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev to redouble efforts in bilateral peace discussions with Armenia, the State Department said.

Reuters

A Connecticut veteran is evacuating Afghanistan refugees more than year after headlines faded away

HARTFORD, Conn. — Alex Plitsas never gives up.

Tribune News Service

Navy Seal deserter killed while fighting in Ukraine becomes 6th American to die in war

Daniel Swift died on Wednesday after being injured in Dnipro, a US Navy official said. It is not clear why Mr Swift, who deserted the American military in 2019, was in Ukraine, the source added

Daily Mirror

US Targets 125,000 Refugees Under New Sponsorship Program

The US administration launched Thursday a new program to receive refugees from all over the world, inviting ordinary Americans to directly sponsor the arrival of thousands of displaced people into their communities. The administration targeted 125,000 refugees for the current fiscal year, including Ukrainians, Afghans, and refugees from Latin America…

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Some Asian Americans fear House China panel will fuel bigotry

The newly established bipartisan House select committee tasked with studying strategic challenges coming from the Chinese government has aroused concerns in the Asian American community that lawmakers may wind up fueling anti-Chinese bigotry and broader anti-Asian discrimination in the United States.

The Independent UK

Ex-SEAL dies in Ukraine; 6th known American killed in war

A former member of the U.S. special forces was killed Wednesday in Ukraine

Roll Call

Some Asian Americans fear House China panel will fuel bigotry - Roll Call

A new House China panel is raising concerns that lawmakers may wind up fueling anti-Chinese bigotry and broader anti-Asian discrimination.

Los Angeles Times

Fighter jets, NATO, Congress and Ukraine: Complex issues roil US-Turkey relations

WASHINGTON — The United States is locked in a delicate dance with Turkey, one of its most problematic allies, that involves fighter jets, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Congress and, ultimately, the war in Ukraine.

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U.S., Cuban officials wrap up law-enforcement talks in Havana

A visiting U.S. delegation wrapped up two days of talks on law-enforcement issues with Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday, the two governments said following the first meeting of its kind since the previous Trump administration stopped such dialogue.

Reason

Biden Administration Announces New Private Refugee Sponsorship Program

The program differs in several ways from Uniting for Ukraine and other previous private migration sponsorship policies.

The Independent UK

US says it's time for Finland, Sweden to join NATO

The Biden administration says it's time for Turkey to ratify Finland and Sweden's applications to join NATO

Reuters

U.S. looking into 'unconfirmed' reports Russia has opened espionage case against U.S. citizen

The United States is looking into the matter of "unconfirmed" reports that Russia has opened a criminal case against a United States citizen on suspicion of espionage, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters on Thursday.

Reason

America's Refugee Resettlement Process Is Broken. Now Private Citizens Can Help Fix It.

A new State Department initiative will let American citizens sponsor refugees fleeing danger.

Tribune News Service

‘Welcome Corps’ will allow Americans to privately sponsor refugees in US

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced a new program Thursday to allow thousands of American citizens to directly sponsor refugees financially, an effort to increase the United States’ capacity to accept more people seeking protection from abroad.

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A new program lets private citizens sponsor refugees in the U.S.

The State Department program, dubbed the Welcome Corps, would give Americans a role in resettling thousands of refugees who arrive every year.

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