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Two years after fall of Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans languish in limbo, waiting for US visas

When the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021 it airlifted tens of thousands of Afghans to safety

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Two years after fall of Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans languish in limbo waiting for US visas

When the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021 it airlifted tens of thousands of Afghans to safety

The Independent UK

White House releases $40.1B supplemental funding request - Roll Call

President Joe Biden requested $40.1 billion in emergency spending Thursday for Ukraine, disaster relief and more.

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Niger's civil society mobilizes the nation to fight for freedom from foreign interference

Niger’s ruling junta and civil society groups are calling on the nation to mobilize in the capital to fight for the country’s freedom and push back against foreign interference

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ECOWAS delegation arrives in Niger to meet coup leaders for talks

A delegation from West African regional bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger on Thursday for talks with coup leaders. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the bloc’s chairman, urged representatives to do “whatever it takes to ensure a conclusive and amicable resolution of the situation in Niger", his office said. Follow our blog…

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US formally invites China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington

Washington says invite extended to Wang’s predecessor in June was officially transferred to Beijing’s new top diplomat.

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Global AIDS program targeted in abortion battle gets new home in State Department bureau

The State Department has launched a new bureau aimed at making the battle against global outbreaks a lasting priority of U.S. foreign policy

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Fellow Democrats urge Biden to withhold $320 million in military aid to Egypt over rights abuses

Nine senior Senate Democrats and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders are urging the Biden administration to withhold about a quarter of the United States’ more than $1 billion in annual military aid to Egypt for a third year

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State Department Suspends Special Envoy For Iran Amid Investigation

Robert Malley's security clearance suspended following internal probe; Congress seeks answers

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Marine veteran Trevor Reed was wounded fighting in Ukraine

The U.S. Marine veteran was freed from Russian prison in a prisoner swap last year. Now he has sustained an injury while fighting in Ukraine, the State Department said.

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US Lawmakers Urge State Department To Update Congress On Palestinian Authority’s ‘Pay For Slay’ Program

Bipartisan group calls for action amid concerns over uptick in violence and P.A.'s refusal to condemn attacks

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Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as US shifts Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Tonga, New Zealand and Australia next week as the Biden administration shifts its Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive in part to counter China’s growing influence in the region

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Microsoft is making some cloud security tools free following recent major hacks

Experts criticize Microsoft for its tiered approach to security, and the company is now changing its approach.

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N. Korea not answering US attempts to discuss American soldier who crossed border

North Korea wasn't responding Thursday to U.S. attempts to discuss the American soldier who bolted across the heavily armed border and whose prospects for a quick release are unclear at a time of high military tensions and inactive communication channels.

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North Korea not responding to US attempts to discuss American soldier who ran across border

North Korea isn’t responding to U.S. attempts to discuss the American soldier who bolted to the North across the Koreas’ heavily armed border

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State Department sanctions 2 former Salvadoran leaders, dozens of officials in Central America

The State Department says it's imposing sanctions on two former Salvadoran presidents and dozens of other officials and judges in Central America

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US eyes massive ramp-up in diplomatic personnel and spending at new Pacific island embassies

The State Department says it plans a massive increase in diplomatic personnel and spending for facilities at new U.S. embassies in the Pacific islands as the Biden administration forges ahead with efforts to counter China’s growing influence in the region

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Blinken meets Chinese diplomat Wang amid hacking accusations

US says talks in Indonesia are part of effort to ‘responsibly manage competition’ between Washington and Beijing.

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From thousands of miles away, an Army veteran and ‘big brother’ fights to keep a promise in aftermath of war

The pleading text messages would come at all hours of the day and night from Kabul, Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

Did US deviate from usual sanctions after China balloon incursion? GOP chairman subpoenas documents

The House Foreign Affairs chairman has subpoenaed the State Department for classified documents that could indicate whether the U.S. deviated from its plans for sanctioning China after a Chinese surveillance balloon crossed over sensitive military sites across North America

WEKU

Canceled trips and no refunds: Passport delays are derailing travelers

In March, the State Department said the standard processing time for a new or renewed passport can take up to 13 weeks. But many passport seekers are finding that the wait is well beyond that.

Daily Mirror

Urgent passport warning for Americans heading abroad this year issued by State Department

Americans planning international travel this year are being urgently warned by the State Department to apply for passports at least six months in advance due to a significant backlog

Los Angeles Times

Biden administration to launch global coalition to fight fentanyl

WASHINGTON — Citing a "grave and growing" danger, the Biden administration plans to unite dozens of countries in a coalition to battle the production and trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs responsible for the deaths of thousands of people here and abroad.

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Diaz-Balart puts stamp on Latin America programs in spending bill

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart is putting his stamp on Latin America spending in a fiscal 2024 appropriations bill.

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