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LA mayor's deputy being named to high-level US diplomatic post, sources say

WASHINGTON — A senior aide to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be appointed the first-ever U.S. State Department special envoy for linking local governments to national foreign policy, sources told the Los Angeles Times.

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Blinken to woo Latin America's new leftist leaders, reassert U.S. commitment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Latin America on Monday to reassert Washington's commitment to the region and meet with three new leftist leaders, amid concerns that neglect of the hemisphere has let China make economic inroads.

Reuters

Blinken holds call with Saudi foreign minister over Yemen truce

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Saturday with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss the imminent expiration of the U.N.-mediated truce in Yemen on Sunday, the State Department said.

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Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans; US frees 2 prisoners

Venezuela’s government has freed seven Americans imprisoned in the South American country in exchange for the release of two nephews of President Nicholas Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years by the United States on drug smuggling convictions

The Independent UK

Biden uses $130M in frozen Egypt aid to help Pacific Islands

The Biden administration will pay for $130 million in new climate initiatives for Pacific Island nations by reallocating money that originally been earmarked for military assistance for Egypt

The Independent UK

Blinken to visit Colombia, Chile, Peru next week -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit Colombia, Chile and Peru on Oct. 3-7, the State Department said on Friday.

Reuters

Threats to water and biodiversity are linked. A new U.S. envoy role tackles them both

"The loss of nature and rising water insecurity are global health threats that must be confronted together," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

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US Confirms Death of American Citizen in Iran’s Attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan

The United States Department of State has confirmed that an American citizen was killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on Wednesday that struck areas in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. “We can confirm that a US citizen was killed as a result of a rocket attack in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Calls on Israel to Investigate Death of Palestinian Boy

The US State Department is calling on Israel to open a “thorough” investigation into the mysterious death of a 7-year-old Palestinian boy who collapsed and died on Thursday, shortly after Israeli soldiers came to his home in the occupied West Bank. Relatives said Rayan Suleiman had no previous health problems…

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US calls on Israel to investigate death of Palestinian boy

The U.S. State Department has called on Israel to open a “thorough" investigation into the mysterious death of a 7-year-old Palestinian boy who collapsed and died shortly after Israeli soldiers came to his home in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

Palestinians say boy dies of heart failure during chase by Israeli troops

A Palestinian boy died of heart failure while being chased by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, his father said, an account disputed by the army while Washington voiced sorrow at the incident and encouraged an investigation.

Reuters

U.S. condemns North Korea's latest missile launches -State Dept

The U.S. State Department on Thursday condemned North Korea's latest launch of ballistic missiles, which came after the firing of two missiles a day earlier and one on Sunday.

Reuters

Antony Blinken suggests all countries set to join historic US-Pacific declaration, despite earlier Solomon Islands refusal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Pacific Island nations have agreed to a "new partnership" with the United States on day one of the leaders' summit and suggests all 12 countries are onboard to sign a historic US-Pacific declaration.

ABC News

Expect additional measures in coming days over Russia's referendums -State Dept

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday said to expect additional measures in coming days from Washington in response to referendums held by Russia in occupied regions of Ukraine.

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U.S. says it has agreed Pacific Islands partnership, offering 'big dollar' aid

The United States said at a summit with Pacific island leaders on Wednesday that it had agreed on a partnership for the future with them and held out the prospect of "big dollar" help to a region where it hopes to stem China's expanding influence.

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US defends arms sales to Pakistan following criticism from India

US defends $450m fighter jet sale to Pakistan as helping to bolster fight against ‘terrorist threats’.

The Independent UK

CIA doctor investigating Havana syndrome was a victim of it himself: ‘I couldn’t believe it’

Injuries were first reported in 2016

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Washington backs ‘open lines of communication’ with Beijing

US and Chinese foreign ministers discuss need to ‘responsibly manage’ relationship amid tensions over Taiwan.

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Biden administration pushing for tough UN sanctions against Haiti gang leaders

WASHINGTON — The United States is preparing to circulate a resolution at the U.N. Security Council on Monday that would establish a new framework for sanctioning Haiti’s gang leaders, and is not taking international intervention off the table as the country spirals into lawlessness, a senior State Department official told…

The Independent UK

US steps up diplomatic efforts with China on Taiwan, Russia

The Biden administration is ramping up diplomatic efforts to press China to end provocative actions against Taiwan and keep it from active support for Russia's war against Ukraine

Reuters

Blinken, China's Wang discussed need for open lines of communication -U.S. statement

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday discussed the need to maintain open lines of communication between the two countries, the State Department said on Friday.

The Independent UK

Antony Blinken's father, former diplomat and banker, dies

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s father, Donald Blinken, a former U.S. diplomat, investment banker and modern art collector, has died

Reuters

Blinken, Chinese counterpart to meet Friday in New York

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Friday in New York on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, the State Department said on Thursday.

Reuters

U.S.'s Blinken urges timely presidential election in Lebanon -statement

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged timely presidential elections in Lebanon in a meeting with that country's prime minister, Najib Mikati, the State Department said on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, US Agree on Importance of Partnership to Regional Security

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry’s meeting with his US counterpart, Antony Blinken, reached consensus on the importance of the “strategic partnership” between Cairo and Washington as “a fundamental pillar of security and stability in the Middle East.” The diplomats’ meeting is the first of its kind since the Biden administration…

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