US forced to backpedal after Biden calls Pakistan ‘one of most dangerous nations’ ‘The US has always viewed a secure and prosperous Pakistan as critical to US interests’ The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
US Warns of Sanctions over Iran Drone Ties after Kyiv Strikes The United States warned Monday it would take action against companies and nations working with Iran's drone program after Russia used the imports for deadly kamikaze strikes in Kyiv. "Anyone doing business with Iran that could have any link to UAVs or ballistic missile developments or the flow of arms… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022
Top House Republican wants Afghanistan-withdrawal documents preserved WASHINGTON — Rep. Michael McCaul asked the State Department to preserve documents linked to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a signal that Republicans will start a new investigation into the issue if House control switches in next month’s midterm elections. Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022
Senator's human rights objections block some US aid to Egypt A veteran senator's objections over Egypt's human rights record have trimmed a symbolically significant $75 million off annual U.S. military aid to that country The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022
Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit White House next week White House says Joe Biden and Herzog will discuss deepening regional integration and ‘ironclad’ US-Israel relationship. Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2022
Do Britons travelling to the US really need a visa if they’ve visited Cuba? All we know so far about the latest tightening of American economic sanctions against the Caribbean’s largest island The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022
Senator blocks $75 million in U.S. military aid to Egypt over rights concerns Egypt has missed out on an additional $75 million in American military aid after a senior Democratic U.S. senator blocked the funding over concerns about Cairo's human rights record including holding political prisoners. Reuters · Oct 17, 2022
Biden hailed a prisoner swap with Maduro — but Americans remain in Venezuela’s notorious jail WASHINGTON — Eyvin Hernandez had been detained for six months at a notorious jail in Venezuela when seven other Americans were released earlier this month in a prisoner swap with the United States. The 44-year-old public defender from Los Angeles saw one of his best friends in prison let go… Miami Herald · Oct 16, 2022
The U.S. and Canada sent armored vehicles and supplies to Haiti to help fight a gang A U.S. State Department statement said the equipment was bought by Haiti's government, which it is thought will be used to halt the spread of cholera. WEKU · Oct 16, 2022
These families were adopting Ukrainian orphans. Now they have to wait out Russia's war Ukraine was the leading country Americans adopted from, but it halted adoptions this year after Russia's invasion. Now many families and children are in limbo. WEKU · Oct 15, 2022
US Administration Focuses on Supporting Iranian People, Not the Nuclear Deal The Biden administration has launched high-level talks with representatives of US tech companies to discuss supporting the free flow of information to the Iranian people. This came as State Department spokesman Ned Price declared that the administration is currently focusing on supporting the protesters and that the 2015 nuclear agreement… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022
U.S. imposes visa sanctions on 11 people, U.S. official says in Haiti The United States has imposed visa sanctions on 11 individuals, Assistant Secretary of State Brian Nichols said on Thursday during a visit to Haiti, a day after the State Department said it was taking action against those who support Haitian gangs. Reuters · Oct 13, 2022
Senate NDAA debate could have something for everyone - Roll Call The annual defense policy bill has attracted hundreds of proposed amendments, touching on health care, immigration, intelligence and more. Roll Call · Oct 13, 2022
Idaho army veteran killed fighting in Ukraine war State Department confirmed death of US citizen in Donbas region The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022
Miami Herald · Oct 12, 2022 USAID sent firefighter equipment to Cuba after devastating oil fire. Where is it? MIAMI — Frequently accused by Cuban government officials of supporting dissidents and plotting to overthrow the regime, the U.S. Agency for International Development recently took what seems an unprecedented step and sent personal protective equipment for firefighters to Cuba following a devastating fire at an oil storage facility in August.
Reuters · Oct 12, 2022 U.S. delegation visiting Haiti amid humanitarian crisis - official A U.S. interagency delegation led by the top State Department official for the Western Hemisphere and including the Defense Department was visiting Haiti on Wednesday amid a humanitarian crisis worsened by violent gangs, a senior Biden administration official said.
Reuters · Oct 11, 2022 Haiti's situation is dire and cannot persist, State Department says The situation in Haiti has grown dire due to the presence of criminal actors that are impeding the country's response to a cholera outbreak, a U.S. State Department spokesman said on Tuesday, adding that the status quo "cannot persist."
Reuters · Oct 11, 2022 Russian comments on talks with West not a 'constructive, legitimate' offer -U.S. State Dept Washington does not see Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's comment that Moscow is open to talks with the West over the war in Ukraine as a "constructive, legitimate offer" to engage in dialogue, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.
Reuters · Oct 11, 2022 U.S. won't take eye off Iran in review of Saudi relationship - State Dept The Biden administration will not take its eye off the threat posed by Iran as it reviews Washington's relationship with Saudi Arabia after the OPEC+ decision to cut oil production, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022 US warns Hong Kong against helping sanctioned individuals The U.S. has warned Hong Kong that its status as a financial center could be affected if it acts as a safe haven for sanctioned individuals, days after a luxury yacht connected to sanctioned Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov docked in the city
Reuters · Oct 10, 2022 Blinken speaks to Azerbaijan leader, welcomes prisoner release -statement U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev about "positive steps" Azerbaijan and Armenia are taking toward a peace agreement, including Azerbaijan's release of 17 prisoners of war to Armenia, the State Department said in a statement.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022 Taiwan leader tells China force 'absolutely not an option' Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has told China that “armed confrontation is absolutely not an option" for resolving Beijing's claim to the island
Reuters · Oct 8, 2022 U.S. reviewing Haiti's request for international security assistance The United States on Saturday said it was reviewing a request for international support from Haiti, which says it is seeking a "specialized armed force" to address a crisis caused by a blockade of the country's main fuel port.
The Hindu · Oct 8, 2022 U.S. asks travellers to India to exercise 'increased caution' due to crime, terrorism The U.S. State Department raised the India Travel Advisory to Level 2 on a scale of 1 to 4, with Level 4 being the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 8, 2022 US Affirms Lebanon-Israel Maritime Border Demarcation Deal Is ‘Within Reach’ The US is working to resolve disputes stalling the agreement for demarcating maritime borders between Lebanon and Israel, according to a message the US Department of State sent to Asharq Al-Awsat. Although US mediator Amos Hochstein has presented a drafted agreement that meets Lebanon's demands in principle, complications arose and…