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US State Department bringing Ukrainian children to St Jude’s for cancer treatment

Four Ukrainian children and their families were airlifted from Poland to the US to resume critical cancer treatment

The Independent UK

U.S. welcomes trilateral summit between Egypt, Israel, UAE

The U.S. State Department said it welcomed the trilateral summit on Tuesday between the leaders of Egypt, Israel and the United Arab Emirates, who met in Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on the economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the growing influence of Iran in the region.

Reuters

U.S. transfers Ukrainian childhood cancer patients to St. Jude

These children are a "small proportion of the thousands of patients whose cancer treatment has been interrupted."

Axios

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What Pompeo’s Visit to Taiwan Indicates

While Mike Pompeo called for formal recognition of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on his recent trip, the Biden Administration will remain cautious and keep its options open.

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US hits Chinese officials with travel bans over ‘repressive acts’

State Department accuses targeted Chinese officials of involvement in crackdown on religious minorities, among others.

Al Jazeera

US declares Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya

Antony Blinken says evidence shows military had ‘clear intent’ to commit genocide in Myanmar.

Al Jazeera

Biden administration rules Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya

The Biden administration has formally determined that violence committed against the Rohingya minority by Myanmar's military amounts to genocide and crimes against humanity, U.S. officials told Reuters, a move that advocates say should bolster efforts to hold the junta that now runs Myanmar accountable.

Reuters

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US Notes Iran's Commitment to Furlough UK-US National

The US State Department on Friday said anything short of an immediate furlough of Iranian-American environmentalist Morad Tahbaz, who had been taken back to an Iranian prison earlier, would be considered a violation of Tehran's commitments to the United Kingdom. Tahbaz's sister, Taraneh Tahbaz, in an interview with Reuters said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. notes Iran's commitment to furlough UK-U.S. national after his imprisonment

The U.S. State Department on Friday said anything short of an immediate furlough of Iranian-American environmentalist Morad Tahbaz, who had been taken back to an Iranian prison earlier, would be considered a violation of Tehran's commitments to the United Kingdom.

Reuters

U.S. officials say Russian authorities won't let them see detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

"We have repeatedly asked for consular access to these detainees and have consistently been denied access," State Department says.

Axios

A new spending bill approved by Biden also has language on Haiti policy

A massive spending bill signed by President Joe Biden on Tuesday to fund the federal government and provide $13.6 billion to address Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also includes language on accountability on Haiti and modification to U.S. policy toward the crisis-wracked Caribbean nation.

Miami Herald

American among civilians killed in Russian attack in Ukraine

The State Department has confirmed that an American citizen was killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv

The Independent UK

US, Iran 'Close to Deal' on Reviving Nuclear Pact

The United States and Iran are near to reaching an agreement over reviving the 2015 deal on limiting Tehran's nuclear program, the State Department said Wednesday. "We are close to a possible deal, but we're not there yet," said State Department spokesman Ned Price.

Asharq Al-Awsat

CEOs turn to foreign policy experts to navigate Ukraine conflict

American CEOs are building mini-State Departments to navigate the uncertainties of a war and world increasingly unbound by norms and institutions.

Axios

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Reuters

Blinken discussed Ukraine's security needs with foreign minister

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday to discuss Ukraine's security needs in its conflict with Russia, the U.S. State Department said.

Reuters

U.S. will not allow Russia to use Iran deal as 'escape hatch' for Ukraine sanctions -State Dept

The United States will not sanction Russian participation in nuclear projects in Iran under a revived nuclear deal, but would not allow Russia to use the deal as an "escape hatch" to evade Ukraine-related sanctions, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Benjamin Hall: State Department vows to do ‘everything’ to help reporter injured in Ukraine

Hall was injured, photographer killed in attack blamed on Russia

Reuters

U.S. still engaging with Russia on Iran deal despite Ukraine - U.S. official

The United States continues to engage with Russia on reviving the Iran nuclear deal, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday, saying Moscow may now grasp that Ukraine-related sanctions should not affect the accord's implementation.

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Miami Herald

Families of Americans detained in Venezuela ask Biden to stay the course in Maduro talks

WASHINGTON — The families of eight U.S. citizens who remain imprisoned in Venezuela have come to President Joe Biden’s defense over his outreach to the nation’s autocratic leader, Nicolás Maduro, asking him to stay the course with dialogue in the face of political headwinds at home.

Reuters

U.S. open to 'diplomatic alternatives' if Russia blocks return to Iran deal

Washington would be open to "diplomatic alternatives" to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon if a deadlock sparked by sanctions against Russia makes a formal return to the 2015 nuclear deal impossible, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Reuters

Sullivan raised concerns over China's support for Russia in Rome meeting -State Dept

A U.S. delegation led by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan "raised directly and very clearly" concerns over China's support for Russia during a meeting with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Axios

Report: Missiles may have targeted U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq

"There is no damage or casualties at any U.S. Government facility," a State Department spokesperson told Axios.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden to Authorize Further $200M for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden is authorizing the State Department to provide additional aid to Ukraine of up to $200 million. The funds would cover weapons as well as military services, education and training as Ukrainians seek to repel a Russian invasion. The aid is part of broader US support in…

Reuters

U.S. ready to take diplomatic steps Ukraine will find helpful - State Dept

The United States is willing to take diplomatic steps that the Ukrainian government would find helpful, a State Department spokesperson said on Saturday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the West should be more involved in negotiations to end the war.

The Independent UK

US pays $2M a month to protect Pompeo, aide from Iran threat

The State Department says it's paying more than $2 million per month to provide 24-hour security to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a former top aide

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