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Cuba embargo backers lose advocate with resignation of Menendez - Roll Call

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s resignation from the Senate this week will leave a noticeable gap on U.S.-Cuba matters.

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White House calls for release of US journalist Austin Tice held in Syria –after high-profile Russian prisoner swap

Tice was abducted in Damascus in 2012 while reporting on the Syrian Civil War

The Independent UK

Biden Opens the Floodgates on Weapons for the Middle East

The president is reversing a ban on selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia and advancing taxpayer-funded military aid to Israel.

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Hunter Biden asked State Department to help with Ukrainian energy company project when dad was VP, records show

In 2016 Hunter Biden sent at least one letter to the US ambassador to Italy on behalf of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma

The Independent UK

US Approves $20 Billion Weapons Package For Israel

US President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday approved more than $20 billion in new weapons sales to Israel, brushing aside pressure from rights activists to stop arms deliveries over the death toll in Gaza.

International Business Times

US clears $20bn in arms sales for Israel as atrocities continue in Gaza

More weapons approved as Israel bombs Gaza and prepares for anticipated retaliatory strikes by Iran and Hezbollah.

Al Jazeera

US Lifts Restrictions On Saudi Weapons, With Eye On Resolving Gaza

More than three years after imposing limits on human rights grounds over Saudi strikes in Yemen, the State Department said it would return to weapons sales "in regular order, with appropriate congressional notification and consultation."

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Biden officials grilled over reports US bomb was used in Israeli strike on Gaza school

Biden administration is ‘concerned’ about weekend strike that killed more than 90 people, but can’t say whether US bombs were used

The Independent UK

US Continues Military Aid To Israeli Unit Despite Human Rights Concerns

US to continue military aid to Israeli unit accused of human rights violations after remediation efforts. Critics question Biden administration's stance on...

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US To Remove Restriction On Selling Saudi Arabia Offensive Weaponry

The sale of certain American weapons was frozen in 2021 to signal the Biden administration's disapproval of a Saudi military campaign in Yemen.

International Business Times

State Department Satisfied With Israeli Efforts To Address Rights Abuses

State Department allows aid to Israeli military unit after addressing human rights abuses in the West Bank.

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US will keep aid flowing to an Israeli unit accused of rights abuses, citing remediation efforts

The State Department says it's opted against what would have been its first-ever blocking of aid to an Israeli military unit over rights abuses

The Independent UK

Iranian brothers charged in alleged smuggling operation that led to deaths of 2 Navy SEALs

Authorities say two men linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are facing terrorism charges in the U.S. in connection with the interception of a vessel in the Arabian Sea that resulted in the deaths of two Navy SEALs

The Independent UK

US State Department Urges Israel To Investigate Allegations

US State Department expresses concern over sexual abuse allegations of Palestinian detainees by Israeli soldiers, urging swift investigation and accountabi...

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US State Department Raises Travel Advisory For Lebanon To Level 4

US State Department issues level 4 travel advisory for Lebanon due to rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.

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State Department Offers Million Reward For Hezbollah Commander

State Department offers million reward for Hezbollah commander Fu’ad Shukr's capture due to his involvement in terrorism and violence.

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US Not Planning Evacuation Of Citizens From Lebanon

US citizens in Lebanon are advised to explore commercial flight options and enroll in the Smart Traveler program for safety updates amidst rising tensions.

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Secretary Blinken To Reassure Indo-Pacific Allies Amid Political Turmoil

Secretary of State Blinken's eight-day Asia trip aims to strengthen ties with allies in the Indo-Pacific region amid concerns over potential political changes.

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Blinken Urges State Department To Maintain Momentum For Next Six Months

Secretary Blinken and State Department leadership maintain focus on key initiatives despite recent political developments.

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Russian-American journalist jailed by Moscow for six-and-a-half years

Alsu Kurmasheva convicted after secret trial for spreading ‘false information’ about armed forces

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Blinken Warns Iran Close To Nuclear Breakout Capacity

U.S. Secretary of State warns of Iran's nuclear progress and criticism over Iraq-Iran energy transactions.

The Independent UK

JD Vance roadblocked dozens of US diplomats while he obsessed over their views on gay rights

Questions from Ohio senator held up nominations for months

The Independent UK

Republicans are quietly pushing to defund transgender healthcare - and not just for minors

For a year and a half, GOP lawmakers have been stealthily adding amendements to government appropriations bills, which are key to funding major government departments, to ban any federal money being used for gender transition procedures. This will dramatically curtail trans people’s access to medical care — just like the…

The Independent UK

UN human rights rapporteur says US has no Iran strategy under Biden

State Department rejects characterization of United Nations human rights watchdog

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Mother Of Missing Chicago Woman Pleads For US Government Help

Chicago woman missing in Bahamas, family seeks US government help in investigation.

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