At $1 billion, it is the largest arms deal ever between the two nations. Hungarian Defence Minister Tibor Benko and U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Cornstein signed a…
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State Department Announces Clean Network Expansion
Administration’s protective measures are making progress. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released details earlier this month on measures President Trump’s Administration is taking to guard the privacy of…
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“Confucius Institutes” Must Register as Foreign Agents
Their centers are on college campuses in the U.S. and across the world. The State Department announced a move that will require Chinese “Confucius Institutes” to be registered…
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Russia Releases Partially Tested COVID-19 Vaccine
Scientists warn of skipped Phase 3 trials. U.S. officials are urging caution concerning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of the registration of a coronavirus vaccine. The State Department has also warned…
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U.S. Secretary of State Heads to Central Europe
He will meet with officials in Czech Republic, Slovenia, Austria, and Poland. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo begins a tour through Central Europe. In their respective…
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U.S. Asks UN to Extend Iran Arms Embargo
Security Council will vote next week. The U.S. State Department is asking the United Nations Security Council to vote this week on a resolution to extend a 13-year-old…
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State Department Supports Ecuadorian Protection of Galapagos Reserve
Vessels from China are violating international environmental fishing regulations. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has released a statement in support of the Ecuadorian government endeavoring to curb illegal…
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U.S. “Ready to Assist” Lebanon, Secretary Pompeo Says
Massive explosion in Beirut killed 100, injured thousands. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States is prepared to assist the Lebanese people after a massive explosion…
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U.S. to Address Human-Rights Violations by China
Secretary Pompeo says treatment of minorities in Xinjiang cannot be ignored. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told a Senate panel the U.S. is planning new measures to address…
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China Orders U.S. to Close Chengdu Consulate
U.S. Warns of Chinese detention of American citizens In response to the American order to close a Chinese Consulate in Texas this week, China responded with orders for…
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