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Salvadoran leader rebuffs Blinken effort to bolster summit

In the run-up to this week's Summit of the Americas, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador rebuffed attempts by U.S. officials to set up a phone call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The Independent UK

Shireen Abu Akleh: US still thinks Israel should lead probe

Antony Blinken had called for ‘independent’ investigation, but State Department says US position has not changed.

Al Jazeera

Why Aren't We Out of Yemen Yet?

Biden's vague, partial drawdown isn't enough.

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US cues upgrade of diplomatic mission to Palestinians

East Jerusalem consulate was closed in 2019 under Trump, who moved the diplomatic mission to the US embassy in Israel.

Al Jazeera

Is Russia stealing and selling grain from Ukraine?

Ukraine officials accuse Russia of stealing ‘several hundred thousand tonnes’ in areas under Russian occupation.

Al Jazeera

Republican Liz Cheney's leading role in Jan. 6 hearings threatens her own future

Cheney, vice chair of the House select committee, will make a statement at Thursday's primetime hearing and lead the questioning of witnesses. Breaking with her party may cost Cheney her House seat.

WEKU

US official meets Marcos in Philippines in diplomatic push

A top State Department official has met with Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila, part of an ongoing diplomatic outreach in the Asia-Pacific region by Washington to try and blunt growing Chinese influence

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US accused of stalling on deal to free Guantanamo prisoner

A former Maryland man held at the Guantanamo Bay detention center has languished in custody months after his scheduled release date despite his cooperation with authorities as part of a plea deal, according to a federal suit seeking his immediate release

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s fate intertwined with other American held in Russia

WNBA star Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country. But the Phoenix Mercury player’s case is tangled up with that of another prisoner few Americans have heard of.

Chicago Sun-Times

House probes missing Trump admin gifts

Reports "raise concerns about the potential for undue influence over former President Trump by foreign governments"

Salon

Griner's fate tangled up with other American held in Russia

Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country

The Independent UK

US Envoy Expected to Visit Beirut Next Week over Israel Gas Dispute

A US mediator will visit Beirut next week to discuss a dispute over a maritime border with Israel, Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Tuesday, according to a parliament source and local media. US envoy Amos Hochstein will visit on Sunday or Monday, Berri told a parliamentary session in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Democratic lawmakers urge Biden admin to do more to protect Mexican journalists amid killings

A record 11 journalists have been murdered in Mexico this year alone.

Axios

Ukraine latest updates: 600 Ukrainians held captive in Kherson

Ukraine news from June 7: Presidential aide says prisoners held in ‘inhumane conditions’ and are victims of torture.

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U.S. 'understands' Mexican position on Americas summit after boycott - State Dept

The United States "understands" Mexico's position on the Summit of the Americas, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday after Mexico's president made good on a threat to skip the event because all countries in the Western Hemisphere were not invited.

Reuters

No change in U.S. Embassy posture in Kyiv following recent bombings - State Dept

There has been no change in U.S. Embassy posture in Kyiv, State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters, after Russian missiles on Sunday hit Kyiv for the first time in more than a month.

Reuters

Kremlin engaged in 'full assault' on media freedom - U.S. State Dept

The United States continues to issue visas to qualified Russian journalists and has not revoked the foreign press credentials of any Russian journalists working in the United States, the State Department said on Monday, adding that the Kremlin is engaged in a "full assault" on media freedom.

Foreign Policy

The Last Days of the Afghan Embassy

The Biden administration shut down a touchpoint for thousands of refugees from Afghanistan—and left its diplomats in agonizing limbo.

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The Independent UK

Rainbow Flap: Biden Pride tweet draws objection from Kuwait

A U.S. Embassy tweet of a rainbow-flag-festooned message by President Joe Biden in support of Pride Month has drawn a diplomatic protest from Kuwait

Reuters

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Sherman to travel to South Korea - statement

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam and Laos from June 5 to 14, the State Department said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Some India officials ignoring or supporting religious attacks: US

A top US official makes the remark during the release of a report on religious freedom globally in 2021.

Reuters

U.S. updates fact sheet, again, says does not support Taiwan independence

The U.S. State Department has updated its fact sheet on Taiwan again, to reinstate a line about not supporting formal independence for the Chinese-claimed, democratically-governed island.

The Hindu

Increased attacks on people, places of worship in India: Blinken

Releasing the State Department’s 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom, Mr. Blinken cited Saudi Arabia, China, Pakistan and Afghanistan as other countries with religious freedom restrictions.

The Independent UK

US sanctions more Russian government ministers, foreign ministry spokesperson and an oligarch named God

The White House says Russia’s economy ‘is staggering under the weight of financial and trade sanctions, export controls, and the exodus of approximately 1,000 U.S. and multinational businesses’

Reason

Secret City Recounts the Gay History of D.C.

In his new book, James Kirchick focuses on homosexuals' relationship with national politics during a time when gays were banned from working for the federal government.

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