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US declares Lebanese diplomat persona non grata after post praising Hezbollah's 1983 bombing
Lebanese media reported that the Lebanese Embassy in Washington had received formal notification of the Trump administration's decision.
Rubio warns top staff against conflicts of interest as Republicans look to 2028
US offers reward of up to $20 million, possible relocation for information on Iran nuclear program
Israel ordered billions more in military equipment from US than aid agreement covers - report
US State Department restores Israel to highest anti-trafficking ranking for first time since 2021
Justice Minister Yariv Levin called the renewed Tier 1 ranking recognition of Israel’s intensive work against human trafficking.
Syria deepens diplomatic ties with US as it weighs role in Saudi conflict with Houthis - analysis
US envoy Tom Barrack met with Syria's foreign minister shortly after President Ahmad al-Sharaa held talks in Riyadh with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on bilateral ties and regional security.
US begins direct talks with Myanmar in reversal of isolation attempts following military coup
The US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, Michael Vance, played a leading role in the outreach, which has focused on shutting down scam centers that target Americans.
French investigation spotlights Hamas links to crypto funding, local NGOs
The French arrests follow the US Treasury’s designation of a "member of Hamas’s military wing, along with two France-based individuals and two affiliated entities that provide financing to Hamas."
Israel may have violated US visa waiver terms through failure to conduct air crew background checks
Israel joined the US Visa Waiver Program in 2023. As part of the process, it must meet conditions set by the US, including receiving and reviewing information about passengers and air crews.
Iranian terror activity in Western Hemisphere jointly condemned by 11 regional countries
In addition the condemning Iran, the statement commended the work of the 11 signatory nations in their efforts to counter the Islamic regime.
US waives human rights conditions on $320 million in military aid to Egypt over Iran war role
Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that the military aid was necessary for "counterterrorism, border security, or nonproliferation programs."
Rubio’s Israel stance would change the moment he ran for president, Vance ally Hazony claims
Yoram Hazony, a founder of the national conservatism movement, says Republicans risk losing the White House if they alienate Tucker Carlson’s supporters.
Rubio repledges US commitment to Saudi Arabia while addressing diplomatic exchanges with Iran
Rubio reaffirmed US commitments to Saudi Arabia and said any deal with Iran would require “hard work over a period of time” as Washington and Tehran continue indirect talks.
Standoff with Trump administration sidelines UN refugee agency deputy, sources say
UNHCR told Reuters that Finerty requested a partial waiver from the US government late last month.
