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US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself amid renewed conflict with Afghanistan
The US considers the Afghan Taliban to be a terrorist group, and Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists that it blames for plotting attacks in Pakistan.
US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness
Israel denies US claim IDF withdrew from southern Lebanon buffer zone, sources tell 'Post'
Trump, Rubio praise Iran deal progress, 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'
Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
The Chinese J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were launched from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was maneuvering south of the Okinawan islands along with three missile destroyers.
Hamas terrorist surrenders to IDF after crossing Gaza's Yellow Line - report
A "recently recruited" Hamas terrorist who "regretted" his decision to join the terror group surrendered to IDF soldiers after crossing Gaza’s Yellow Line, a US official told CBS News.
US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization
"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government," the US State Department said.
Possible human rights violations in Gaza documented in classified US report, sources tell WaPo
The possible violations would take the US State Department "multiple years" to go over.
US backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, State Department says
The Caesar Act imposed wide-ranging sanctions on Syria targeting individuals, companies, and institutions linked to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, source says
Trump withdraws Joel Rayburn's nomination as assistant secretary of state after concerns over his role in US troop deployment discussions in Syria.
Hamas planning imminent attack on Gazans in violation of ceasefire, US warns
"Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire," the State Department said.
US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk's death
The US State Department revoked the visas of six foreigners for making social media comments celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, as Trump posthumously honors him.
US State Dept. appoints official to handle case of US-Palestinian teen held in Israeli prison
Mohammed Ibrahim, jailed for stone-throwing since February, is set to meet the new State Department official next week amid calls for his release.
State Dept. designates four Iran-backed Iraqi militias as Foreign Terrorist Orgs.
The State Department designated Hakarat al-Nujaba, Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Hakarat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kataib al-Imam Ali, all part of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces.
