Officials received “specific information of a potential significant air attack.” The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, issued an alert on Wednesday and temporarily closed down. The embassy stated…
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Assassination Probe Committee from India Meets with U.S. Officials
State Department adds pressure after two incidents in Canada last year. The State Department announced that a committee from the government of India met with U.S. officials in…
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Secretary Austin Touches Base with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant
He urges Israeli leadership to ensure the safety of UN forces in Lebanon. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Wednesday,…
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Treasury Official Says Diplomacy Mitigated China Reaction to Tariffs
Under Secretary Shambaugh says talks offered “nuanced understanding” of select tariff increases. Treasury Undersecretary Jay Shambaugh said that China has not reacted negatively to new U.S. tariffs on…
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White House Says Israel-Hamas Temporary Ceasefire Deal “Close”
The secretary of state and NSC spokesperson both announce progress. White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby said that Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a temporary…
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White House Responds to Hezbollah Attack on Israel
NSC spokesperson reiterates U.S. support for Israel in the face of Iran-backed threats. White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson responded to the rocket attack of Hezbollah…
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State and Defense Secretaries Engage in Meetings in Asia
The secretary of state will have a sideline meeting with the Chinese minister of foreign affairs. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled this…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Advocates for Diplomatic Solution for Israel, Hezbollah
He says it is essential to de-escalate violence at Israel’s northern border. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of diplomat work between Israel and Hezbollah, saying that…
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Ukrainian President Urges President Biden to Attend Peace Conference in Switzerland
He says, “If you want peace, you will be there.“ Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to President Joe Biden’s expected absence from a peace summit in Switzerland next…
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Secretary Blinken Heads Delegation to Guatemala
The third Ministerial meeting of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection is being held there. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is leading a U.S. delegation…
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