Biden State Dept. Official: US Could Be Aiding Hamas Terrorists, 'No Guarantee' Where Money Goes
The Biden administaiton admitted Hamas might go on a rocket-buying spree with aid supposedly earmarked to rebuild Gaza.
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Top US Diplomat Criticizes China, Says ‘Need To Get To the Bottom’ of COVID-19 Origin
“We need to do that precisely so we fully understand what happened, in order to have the best shot possible preventing it from happening again.”
Exclusive: Biden Team Looking To Stop Saudi Arms Deals That Help It Attack Others
The Biden administration is recalibrating its relationship with Saudi Arabia.
US Voices Outrage Over Rocket Attacks in Iraq but Will Not ‘Lash Out’
The latest rocket attack, on Monday, was the third in Iraq in just over a week to target Green Zone areas that host U.S. troops, diplomats or contractors.
US Urges Yemen’s Houthis To Stop Military Operations
“The Houthis’ assault on Marib is the action of a group not committed to peace or to ending the war afflicting the people of Yemen.”
'America Is Back' - Biden Touts Muscular Foreign Policy in First Diplomatic Speech
Biden’s speech on Thursday was a full-throated attempt to vanquish those doubts, and convince Americans of the value of a forceful international approach.
Blinken Discusses US Detainees, Navalny and Arms Control With Russia's Lavrov
“This includes the release of Paul Whelan and Trevor Reed so that they are able to return home to their families in the United States.”
US Says Myanmar Military Takeover Constitutes Coup, Reviewing Aid
Washington has not been in direct contact with the coup leaders in Myanmar or the deposed civilian government leaders.
New US Secretary of State Stands by Demand Iran Return to Nuclear Deal Before US Does
Trump abandoned the deal in 2018 and reimposed U.S. sanctions, leading Iran to begin violating its terms.
Biden's Top Diplomat Blinken Says He Aims To Revitalize Alliances, US Leadership
His approach was a stark contrast to outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s campaign to get back “the swagger” of the State Department.
Biden Nominee Blinken Makes First Visit To State Department
The State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Blinken’s visit.
Cuba Rejects US Report on Diplomat Health Incidents
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump said the diplomats were attacked by some sort of secret weapon. Cuba has repeatedly said there is no evidence for that and denied any involvement.
US State Dept Confirms Paused Diversity Training, Says Committed To Inclusion
“As an Executive Branch Agency, the Department of State complies with all Executive Orders.”
Exclusive: US State Department Suspends All Diversity Training After Trump's Directive
“The pause will allow time for the Department and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review program content.”
State Department Designates Six Additional Chinese News Outlets as 'Foreign Missions'
“They are effectively controlled by the government of the People’s Republic of China.”
Pompeo Says He Warned Lavrov Against Offering Bounties for US Soldiers
“There will be an enormous price to pay. That’s what I shared with foreign minister Lavrov.”
State Department Watchdog Finds Fault in Conduct of US Ambassador to Britain
Johnson has made insensitive and inappropriate comments.
State Department: We're Responsible for Russian, Iranian Text Message Campaign
“This is a worldwide campaign in multiple languages.”
US Lifts Global Health Coronavirus Travel Advisory
U.S. airline stocks rose on the announcement.
Acting State Department IG Says He Is Leaving Too, After Trump Fired His Predecessor
Akard’s deputy Diana Shaw would become the new acting inspector general.