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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

The Independent UK

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.

Reuters

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.

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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.

Reuters

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 Hindu

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’

The Independent UK

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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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden announces military aid

Ukraine news from June 1: Joe Biden reveals weapons package for Ukraine that will include longer-range rocket systems.

Al Jazeera

U.S. remains committed to re-opening Jerusalem consulate - State Dept

The Biden administration remains committed to re-opening a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem and is continuing to discuss the issue with Israelis and Palestinians, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

Reuters

U.S. to discuss new security assistance for Ukraine 'before too long' - State Dept

The Biden administration will give details on potential new security assistance for Ukraine "before too long," State Department spokesperson Ned Price said at a press briefing on Tuesday.

Reuters

U.S.'s Blinken strongly condemns Iran seizure of Greek-flagged vessels

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the "unjustified seizure" of two Greek-flagged vessels by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard last week, the State Department said.

Reuters

Washington Dissatisfied with Israel’s Ties with Sudan

The US administration informed Israel that it is dissatisfied with the progress in relations with the Sudanese leadership and urged it not to normalize ties with the military-led government. The leaked information followed news on the visit of a high-ranking delegation from Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council to Tel Aviv last…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The shadowy world of Russian mercenaries

Putin has been using an unaccountable army with a history of human rights violations to pursue Russia's agenda

Salon

Blinken urges Israel to conclude probe into Abu Akleh’s killing

US secretary of state says he urged Israeli counterpart to conclude ‘investigations’ into Al Jazeera reporter’s killing.

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Reuters

Blinken stresses importance of concluding Israeli probe into reporter's killing

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Friday to Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and stressed the importance of concluding the probes into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the State Department said.

Reuters

U.S. says it is not inviting Venezuelan, Nicaraguan governments to Americas summit

The Biden administration has not invited the governments of Venezuela and Nicaragua to the U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas next month, a State Department official said on Thursday, amid the threat of an embarrassing boycott by some regional leaders.

The Independent UK

US has not been asked to help in probe of reporter's killing

The State Department says neither Israel nor the Palestinian Authority has formally requested U.S. assistance in the investigation of the killing of a Palestinian-American reporter in the occupied West Bank

Reuters

U.S. concerned China is seeking rushed deals with Pacific island nations

The United States is concerned that China is seeking to reach agreements with Pacific island nations in what may be a rushed, non-transparent process, State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters on Wednesday.

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Biden officials in Saudi Arabia for talks on oil, planned visit

The president is considering visiting Saudi Arabia as part of his planned trip to the Middle East next month.

Reuters

U.S.'s Blinken speaks with South Korean, Japanese counterparts on North Korea missile launch

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts about North Korea's ballistic missile launch, the State Department said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula dispatched emissary to DC to meet with US officials, sources say

Brazil's leftist presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva quietly dispatched his emissary, Senator Jaques Wagner, to meet with U.S. State Department officials in Washington in April, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Reuters

U.S. calls U.N. rights chief's visit to China a mistake

It was a mistake for the United Nations human rights chief to agree to visit China, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, amid concerns that government restrictions on her access could undermine scrutiny of Beijing's rights record.

Reuters

Analysis-Subtle shift in U.S. rhetoric suggests new Iran approach

A subtle shift in official U.S. statements suggests Washington believes reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is better than the alternatives despite the advances in Iran's nuclear program, diplomatic and other sources said.

Reuters

Analysis-Biden's Taiwan remarks show conviction to defend island but carry risks

There is an old saying in politics that a gaffe is when a politician says what they really mean. And critics of U.S. President Joe Biden say he has made his fair share when it comes to Taiwan.

Los Angeles Times

Biden administration races to salvage Summit of the Americas

WASHINGTON — A brewing boycott over the invitation list to this year’s Summit of the Americas, a hemispheric gathering held every three to four years and planned for Los Angeles next month, has the Biden administration scrambling to avoid an embarrassment that could erode U.S. influence in the region.

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