International artists participate in two week long leadership exchange. The State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program has brought together musicians and artists from 22 nations for the Global…
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President Commends Israel-Hamas Ceasefire for Hostage Release
He calls the agreement a “testament to diplomacy.” President Joe Biden commended the agreement Israel has made to a 4-day ceasefire with Hamas brokered by the U.S. and…
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State Department Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials
Mirrored response to Russia’s expulsion of two U.S. diplomats. The U.S. Department of State has expelled two Russian embassy officials from the United States, responding in kind to…
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Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years in prison for alleged spying. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with U.S. citizen and Marine Paul Whelan over the phone…
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“Bring Our Families Home” Advocates for Hostage Deterrence
The group holds an event to encourage additional action from U.S. president. President Joe Biden has been urged to take action to deter foreign governments from holding Americans…
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House Committee Requests COVID Info from Chinese Embassy
Beijing seeks to curtail further investigations. Legislators in the House of Representatives have sent a letter to Qin Gang, China’s Ambassador to the U.S., to request China’s compliance…
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U.S. and EU Issue Joint Statement on Kosovo Tensions
That nation has closed multiple border crossings. The U.S. State Department released a joint statement with the European Union on Wednesday regarding the rising tensions between Kosovo and…
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President Celebrates Bicentennial of U.S.-Mexico Cooperation
White House publishes a statement on Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. President Biden celebrated 200 years of relationship between Mexico and the United States on Monday. Mexico first…
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Speaker’s Planned Taiwan Visit Elicits Warning from China
Beijing threatens “resolute and strong measures.” House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is due to visit Taiwan in August. She was originally scheduled to visit the island nation…
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Ukraine War Overshadows Talks at G-20
Russia’s Lavrov walks out of the meeting. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is representing the United States at the G-20 meeting in Bali, Indonesia. On Friday, G-20 foreign ministers…
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