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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'
US denies intervening in case of Israeli official accused of sex crimes in Nevada
Tom Artiom Alexandrovich was one of eight people charged last week following an undercover operation "targeting child sex predators," Las Vegas Police said last week.
Diplomatic U-turn: US says stable West Bank in line with Trump goal for regional peace
The position is a reversal of previous US administrations that have warned against building projects in the West Bank, saying they harm chances of a two-state solution.
Israel at War day 672: What is going on in Israel, Gaza?
IDF strikes truck carrying heavy machine gun in south Syria • Nat'l Sc. Adv. Hanegbi against Gaza City op., report says • Egypt, Qatar mediators draft new hostage deal
State Department to dismiss human rights criticism of Israel, Russia, El Salvador – report
The 2025 report struck out all references to crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community, including noted government abuses.
Sanctions against PA officials could prevent traveling to UNSC meeting in September, expert says
International Lawyer and expert on sanctions, Marc Zell, tells TML that the aim is to target Palestinian leaders with terror ties for violating the 2002 peace agreement.
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.
State Dept. designates Pakistani group behind April's Pahalgam massacre as terrorists
The Resistance Front (TRF) will now be recognized by the US as a front and proxy group for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and added to LeT's designation as an FTO and SDGT.
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
In the directive released by the State Dept., it was made clear that the United States "will pursue partnerships with countries wherever our strategic interests align."
US did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, State Dept says
Bruce declined to say whether Washington supports Israel carrying out such military operations when it deems necessary.
US, Thailand advance nuclear cooperation as 123 Agreement takes effect
The agreement outlines conditions for the peaceful use of nuclear energy and affirms both countries’ commitment to nuclear nonproliferation.
