He will visit the Philippians after the summit. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Monday at the third Summit for Democracy, which South Korea hosted in…
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Russia Warns U.S. Diplomats of Expulsion
The U.S. ambassador in Moscow was cautioned against interference with Russian internal affairs. U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy was summoned to Moscow last week, where the Russian…
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Secretary Blinken Discusses Haiti in Jamaican Meetings
The U.S. evacuated non-essential personnel from the embassy in Port au Prince. Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the High-Level Meeting on Haiti convened by the Conference…
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Secretary of State Acknowledges Gaza Cease-Fire Depends on Hamas
Negotiators for Hamas left recent talks in Cairo. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken referenced a plan President Joe Biden mentioned during his State of the Union address…
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Former U.S. Diplomat Pleads Guilty as Cuban Agent
Avoids severe espionage charges by accepting multiple lesser crimes Former U.S. diplomat Manuel Rocha pled guilty to charges of conspiracy for working as a foreign agent for the…
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The U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Haiti as Gangs Seize Control
The U.S. embassy in Port-au-Prince currently has limited operations. The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, issued an updated security alert for U.S. citizens after armed gangs broke thousands…
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State Department Responds to Hong Kong National Security Law
The law pledges to uphold “state secrets” to prevent “external interference.” The Department of State released a statement this week, saying that the U.S. is “closely monitoring” Hong…
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Senators Respond to Executive Order Sanctioning West Bank Settlers
The president ordered sanctions against violent Israeli settlers without addressing Palestinians who conduct attacks. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, along with a group of his colleagues, wrote a…
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Congressional Group Seeks Journalist Protections in Gaza
Legislators send a letter to the U.S. secretary of state regarding the number of journalists who have reportedly been killed in the conflict. Representatives Gerry Connolly of Virginia…
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State Department Implements Visa Restrictions on Migrant Transportation
The agency is expanding restrictions under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Department of State expanded visa restrictions to include flight, ground, and maritime transportation companies that are…
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