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US places sanctions on Israeli nonprofit, settler official over West Bank violence

The U.S. imposed sanctions on an Israeli nonprofit and a Jewish West Bank settlement security official on Wednesday in Washington's latest effort to punish Jewish settlers it

Europe|News|Political|World

US sanctions 400 entities aiding Russia's war including Chinese firms

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on more than 400 entities and individuals for supporting Russia's war effort in Ukraine, the State

News|Political|World

Americans detained in Afghanistan remain a priority, says State Dept

The United States raises the cases of three detained U.S. citizens in every engagement with the Taliban, and securing their release will remain a top priority,

MidEast|Political

Israel should have 'zero tolerance' if soldiers sexually assaulted Palestinian prisoners, says US

Israel should fully investigate allegations of sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees by its soldiers, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on

Asia|News

U.S. concerned results announced by Venezuela election authority don't reflect votes, says Blinken

The United States has serious concerns that results announced by Venezuela's electoral authority declaring President Nicolas Maduro had won a third term, do not reflect

U.S. concerned results announced by Venezuela election authority don't reflect votes, says Blinken
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Blinken says US will not prejudge outcome of Venezuela election

U.S.

Blinken says US will not prejudge outcome of Venezuela election
Americas|News|Political

Blinken pays respects in Vietnam after death of Communist Party leader

U.S.

Blinken pays respects in Vietnam after death of Communist Party leader
Americas

Blinken and Wang discuss Taiwan, China's support for Russia

U.S.

Blinken and Wang discuss Taiwan, China's support for Russia
Americas

Blinken chides Beijing's 'escalating actions' at sea, concerned over Taiwan

U.S.

Blinken chides Beijing's 'escalating actions' at sea, concerned over Taiwan
News|Political

Hungary sees 'chance for peace' in Ukraine if Trump returns, foreign minister says

Hungary sees a potential return of former U.S.

Hungary sees 'chance for peace' in Ukraine if Trump returns, foreign minister says
News|Political

Ukraine not ready to compromise with Russia, says Zelenskiy aide

Ukraine is not ready to compromise with Russia and give up any territory to end the war, a senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday when asked about U.S.

Ukraine not ready to compromise with Russia, says Zelenskiy aide
News

Biden administration to work with Congress on Egypt aid concerns -State Dept

The Biden administration will work with the U.S.

Biden administration to work with Congress on Egypt aid concerns -State Dept
News|Political

US imposes sanctions on Israeli group that attacked Gaza aid

Washington imposed sanctions on an Israeli group on Friday for attacking humanitarian aid convoys bound for starving civilians in Gaza, U.S. officials told Reuters

US imposes sanctions on Israeli group that attacked Gaza aid
World

US lawmakers to press for humanitarian action on Myanmar

Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday will launch the first bipartisan caucus on Myanmar to pressure U.S. administrations to act on the crisis in

World

Iraq's deputy prime minister, in US meeting, calls for regional restraint

Iraq called on all parties to show restraint amid soaring tensions between neighboring Iran and Israel, Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Tamim said on Monday,

Iraq's deputy prime minister, in US meeting, calls for regional restraint
News|World

US sanctions ally of Israeli minister, entities backing 'extremist' settlers

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on an ally of Israel's far-right national security minister and two entities that raised money for Israeli men

News|Political

Myanmar junta still able to access weapons and money overseas, says UN expert

International efforts to isolate Myanmar's ruling junta appear to have dented its ability to purchase new military equipment from overseas, but the military is

Myanmar junta still able to access weapons and money overseas, says UN expert
News|Political

US upgrades Vietnam in human-trafficking report despite concerns

The U.S.

US upgrades Vietnam in human-trafficking report despite concerns
News|Political

US imposes sanctions on Palestinian group Lions' Den over West Bank violence

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Palestinian militant group Lions' Den, the State Department said, in the latest move aimed at those Washington

News|Political

Rights group accuses Vietnam misleading US on human trafficking

Vietnam instructed its officials to withhold information from Washington to paint the country's efforts to tackle human trafficking in a better light, a campaign

World

US to query Israel about 6-year-old's killing in Gaza, State Dept says

The U.S.

US to query Israel about 6-year-old's killing in Gaza, State Dept says
World

Blinken to raise China's support for Russia's defense industrial base during visit

U.S.

Blinken to raise China's support for Russia's defense industrial base during visit
World

EU's Borrell says US must put more pressure on Israel over Gaza aid

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday after meetings in Washington that the United States should put more pressure on Israel to allow

EU's Borrell says US must put more pressure on Israel over Gaza aid
World

US urgently seeking information on what took place in northern Gaza aid incident

The U.S. is urgently seeking information on what took place in northern Gaza on Thursday, where health authorities said more than 100 Palestinians had been shot

US urgently seeking information on what took place in northern Gaza aid incident
World

Blinken rallies support for Haiti security mission in Brazil

Canada, Benin, France and Jamaica have offered support to a U.N.-backed international security force aimed at tackling rampant gang violence in Haiti,

Blinken rallies support for Haiti security mission in Brazil

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