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US cuts aid to UN agency amid allegations of Hamas ties

The United States has cut off aid to the UNRWA following allegations that 12 of its employees played a role in Hamas' terror attacks. An investigation is u...

US State Department halts funding to UN agency after terror attack involvement

The United States State Department halts funding to the U.N. Organization for Palestinian refugees after allegations of staff involvement in Hamas terror a...

Military strikes in Yemen ineffective, Houthi threat to global commerce continues

Learn about the ongoing conflict in Yemen between Houthi rebels and the U.S., with strikes being carried out in self-defense and the challenges faced in ad...

Blinken To Refocus On Africa As Russia, China Make Gains

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 10 months, the State Department said Thursday, redirecting his focus as rivals Russia and China seek gains there.

International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024

‘Different rules’: special policies keep US supplying weapons to Israel despite alleged abuses

Revealed: review of internal state department documents shows special mechanisms have been used to shield Israel from US human rights laws

The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2024

US to relist Houthis as terrorist group with special designation - Roll Call

The State Department says it will relist the Houthis as a terrorist organization, but wants to leave room for humanitarian aid to Yemen.

Roll Call · Jan 17, 2024

Senate tables bid to compel report on Israel's record in Gaza - Roll Call

The Senate avoided a direct vote on Israel's bombardment of Gaza by tabling a resolution seeking a report on the role of U.S. weapons.

Roll Call · Jan 16, 2024

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Former State Department spokesperson criticizes Biden's policy on Iran

Former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus provides insight on the U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, the failure of Biden's policy towards Iran, and the s...

Senator proposes amendment for conditional American aid to Israel

Senator Chris Van Hollen proposes an amendment to put conditions on American aid to Israel, citing the need for compliance with international humanitarian ...

Blinken To Meet Senior Chinese Official On Eve Of Taiwan Vote

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan's elections, as the United States seeks to discourage Beijing from taking action against Taipei.

International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024

US explores options to pressure Israel, expects change in Gaza

Get a creative perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as former State Department negotiators discuss U.S. options and changing alliances.

'Nobody will win from regional conflict' warns EU's Borrell during Lebanon visit

The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday warned against a regional conflict that would involve Lebanon, as border clashes intensified nearly three months into Israel's war with Hezbollah ally Hamas.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2024

Blinken Tackles Gaza, NATO Expansion With Turkey's Erdogan

Washington's top diplomat discusses the Gaza war with Turkey's mercurial leader on Saturday before flying to Crete to address Greek worries about the looming sale of US fighter jets to Ankara.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2024

Blinken races to Middle East as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East yet again, amidst rising tensions. Can he help bring some much-needed relief and peace to the tr...

Iran bombing: No indication Israel involved, motives still unknown

Discover the latest updates on the bombing in Iran and the potential escalation of tensions between Israel and Hamas. No indication of Israeli involvement ...

The Conversation · Jan 3, 2024

How Israel failed to learn from the Northern Ireland peace process

There is no peace in the Middle East because there is no effective peace process. This isn’t because the Palestinians and Israelis do not know how to make peace. They do. The Good Friday agreement which brought peace to Northern Ireland a quarter of a century ago, provided a clear…

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2023

US Releases Final Package Of Authorized Military Aid For Ukraine

The US government on Wednesday announced what it said was the last remaining package of weapons available for Ukraine under existing authorization, with Congress now needing to decide whether to keep supporting Kyiv's battle against Russian invasion.

France 24 · Dec 27, 2023

US releases final tranche of authorised military aid for Ukraine

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The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2023

Americans beg for help getting family out of Gaza. "I just want to see my mother again,' a son says

The State Department says some 300 U.S. citizens, green-card holders or close family members are trapped in Gaza by the fighting between Israel and Hamas militants

International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023

US Adds Guatemalans Targeting President-elect To Blacklist

The United States on Thursday added a Guatemalan prosecutor and judge targeting president-elect Bernardo Arevalo to a corruption blacklist, making them ineligible for US visas.

Secretary Blinken urges Congress to pass additional national security funding

Join Secretary of State Tony Blinken's year-end press conference! Hear about the steps taken by the US to build a stronger and more agile State Department ...

The Texas Tribune · Dec 20, 2023

Worried about safety, a small West Texas town challenges planned cross-border pipeline

Critics are calling on federal regulators to increase their scrutiny and oversight of the proposed pipeline, which would send gas from Texas to the Mexican coast for export to other countries.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023

Belarus political prisoners face abuse, no medical care and isolation, former inmate says

A human rights activist imprisoned for three years in Belarus accused authorities of holding political prisoners in conditions amounting to “torture.”

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2023

A US ambassador working for Cuba? Charges against former diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha spotlight Havana's importance in the world of spying

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Dec. 4, 2023, that Victor Manuel Rocha, a former U.S. government employee, had been arrested and faced federal charges for secretly acting for decades as an agent of the Cuban government. Rocha joined the State Department in 1981 and served for over 20…

Latin Times · Dec 13, 2023

US Slams Allegations Of Plotting Violent Attacks Against Cuban Government

"Allegations that the United States is encouraging violent actions against the Cuban government are absurd," An official from the State Department said.

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