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Humeyra Pamuk

Humeyra Pamuk

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Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants

The Trump administration on Thursday ordered a social media vetting for all U.S. visa applicants who have been to the Gaza Strip on or after January 1, 2007, an

Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran

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US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump administration proposes scrapping UN peacekeeping funding

The White House budget office has proposed eliminating funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, citing failures by operations in

Trump administration proposes scrapping UN peacekeeping funding
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

DOGE staffer appointed as acting head of US State Dept foreign assistance office

The administration of President Donald Trump has appointed a key member of billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as the acting head of

DOGE staffer appointed as acting head of US State Dept foreign assistance office
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration wants to halve State Dept budget, slash foreign aid 75%

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Trump administration wants to halve State Dept budget, slash foreign aid 75%
Political|US

Trump-appointed official who oversaw dismantling of USAID leaves State Department

Pete Marocco, the Trump administration official who played a major role in dismantling the U.S.

Trump-appointed official who oversaw dismantling of USAID leaves State Department
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies

Less than 48 hours after dining with a negotiator sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Washington last week, Steve

Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies
Europe|Political|US|World

US ambassador to Ukraine stepping down, State Department says

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US ambassador to Ukraine stepping down, State Department says
Food|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration intends to modify some UN food agency awards, State Dept says

President Donald Trump's administration wants the U.N.

Trump administration intends to modify some UN food agency awards, State Dept says
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday moved to reinstate at least six recently canceled U.S. foreign aid

Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs, sources say
Political|US

Trump administration appoints junior officer to oversee US Foreign Service, sources say

The Trump administration has appointed a national security lawyer who entered the foreign service just four years ago as the top official overseeing the State

Trump administration appoints junior officer to oversee US Foreign Service, sources say
Americas|Asia|Political|US|World

Rubio says US can no longer supply bulk of global humanitarian aid

The United States will no longer bear the burden of providing the majority of global humanitarian aid, Secretary of State Marco

Rubio says US can no longer supply bulk of global humanitarian aid
MidEast|Political|US|World

US sending Israel 20,000 assault rifles that Biden had delayed, say sources

The Trump administration moved forward with the sale of more than 20,000 U.S.-made assault rifles to Israel last month, according to a document seen by Reuters

US sending Israel 20,000 assault rifles that Biden had delayed, say sources
Political|US|World

Trump-appointed State Department official steps down after less than 3 months

The U.S.

Trump-appointed State Department official steps down after less than 3 months
Asia|Political|US|World

US aid response in Myanmar faces hurdles after staff cuts

The U.S. State Department on Monday said that a U.S.

US aid response in Myanmar faces hurdles after staff cuts
MidEast|Political|US|World

Rubio voices US concerns to Turkey after arrest of Istanbul mayor

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Rubio voices US concerns to Turkey after arrest of Istanbul mayor
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Rubio says US may have revoked more than 300 visas

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Rubio says US may have revoked more than 300 visas
Americas|Political|World

Attack on Guyana or Exxon would be 'bad day' for Venezuela, Rubio warns

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Attack on Guyana or Exxon would be 'bad day' for Venezuela, Rubio warns
Americas|Health|Political|US

Rubio to discuss with Jamaica Cuban doctor program after US visa threats

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Rubio to discuss with Jamaica Cuban doctor program after US visa threats
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio says US will evaluate Russian demands for Black Sea ceasefire

The United States will evaluate demands made by Russia after Moscow had agreed "in principle" to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea to allow

Rubio says US will evaluate Russian demands for Black Sea ceasefire
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Rubio to discuss energy security, illegal migration in Caribbean trip

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Rubio to discuss energy security, illegal migration in Caribbean trip
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US gave Syria list of conditions for partial sanctions relief, sources say

The United States has handed Syria a list of conditions that it wants Damascus to fulfill in exchange for partial sanctions relief, six

US gave Syria list of conditions for partial sanctions relief, sources say
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey seeking US sanctions relief, warmer ties in Washington visit

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will ask U.S. officials in Washington this week to remove U.S. sanctions on Turkey and let the

Turkey seeking US sanctions relief, warmer ties in Washington visit
MidEast|Political|US|World

American freed by Taliban reunited with wife, former cellmate, in US

George Glezmann, an American detained in Afghanistan for more than two years before being released by the Taliban, arrived in the United

American freed by Taliban reunited with wife, former cellmate, in US
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration monitoring actions of Syria's new rulers, State Dept says

The administration of President Donald Trump is monitoring the actions of Syria's interim leaders as Washington determines future policy, the U.S.

Trump administration monitoring actions of Syria's new rulers, State Dept says

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