Responds to optimism of Iran and Russia. On Tuesday, the U.S. expressed caution over upbeat comments by Iran and Russia about talks in Vienna to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear…
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U.S. Lifts Travel Restrictions from South Africa
Secretary Blinken conveys gratitude to South African minister. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor on Christmas Eve…
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Secretary Blinken Attends Toys for Tots Event
Expresses appreciate for department staff and Marine Corps commitment. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken delivered remarks as the State Department participated in the Marine Corps Reserve’s…
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Secretary of State Seeks to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnership
Says good relations will deter Chinese aggression. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Southeast Asia for the first time on Tuesday, giving a speech in Indonesia to mark…
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90-Day Review of Afghanistan Withdrawal Begins
State and Defense Departments start an extensive investigation. The U.S. State Department and Department of Defense have begun a review that will analyze the U.S. military’s withdrawal from…
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Thousands of Afghan Refugees Still at U.S. Bases
President’s administration wants Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act to facilitate transition of evacuees. Months after the evacuation of Afghan refugees from their country, roughly 45,000 are…
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President Xi Says China Does Not Seek Dominance
Comments come after U.S. State Department responds to South China Sea incident with the Philippines. Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, said on Monday that China will not bully its…
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State Department Calls Russia Space Test Reckless
Anti-satellite missile caused massive debris field. On Monday, the U.S. Space Command warned of a “debris generating event” in space and said it was coordinating with other nations…
Read MoreU.S. Issues Sanctions Against Certain Ethiopians
The move is in response to human rights abuses. In response to human rights abuses committed as the country of Ethiopia endures a civil war, the United States…
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Houthi Rebels Storm U.S. Embassy in Yemen
Hostages were taken and demands made. Houthi rebels have stormed the American embassy in Yemen where they took Yemeni employees of the U.S. government hostage, the State Department has confirmed.…
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