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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
Bangladesh’s bid to clear a US-wanted terror fugitive raises troubling questions - opinion
The US State Department continues to offer a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of a Bangladeshi fugitive, but retired military officers are trying to prevent it.
Israel awaits US approval for operation to seize strategic ridge in southern Lebanon - report
According to reports from Lebanon, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon continued, including artillery fire toward the Ali Taher area.
Miami man pleads guilty to death threats against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem
The 47-year-old man, Jon Christopher Enriquez, had made three posts on Twitter/X threatening the two US officials on May 27, including specific times at which the officials would be executed.
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
A Reuters analysis found the image of the map included in the presentation contained an artificial intelligence watermark that signals it was made with OpenAI tools.
Israel should follow Trump and designate Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a terror group - opinion
The State Department named the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood, along with its armed wing, the al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade, as a terrorist organization.
Andrew and Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail as they fight UK extradition for sex offenses
The Tate brothers, former kickboxers who have dual US and British citizenship, have denied any wrongdoing. They are held in a federal jail in Miami as a judge weighs Britain's extradition request.
Turkey does not meet legal requirements to receive F-35, State Department says - exclusive
According to the letter, no F-35 aircraft can be transferred to Turkey until Ankara fully complies with US law.
Malaysia amb. to US summoned by State Department over country's Israel policy
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said that the ambassador told the US State Department that Malaysia's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel was not new
Iran avoiding strikes on Israel over fear of Hezbollah's collapse, former intelligence officer says
"Hezbollah is in a difficult military state everywhere there is friction with IDF troops," said retired military Lt.-Col. (res.) Or Horowitz. "I think Iran and Hezbollah understand that."
State Department urges caution for all US travelers in light of Middle East tensions
"Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation," the State Department wrote on its website.