Traveling to Amman was her first stop in Middle East and North African trip. First Lady Jill Biden attended the wedding of Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein on…
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U.S. Issues Rebuke of Israel
Israeli ambassador to the U.S. summoned to Washington. Tensions are growing between the United States and Israel over a law passed earlier this week that repealed the 2005…
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Defense Secretary Austin Travels to the Middle East
He is expected to deliver a “tough” message to Israel. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin began a one-week visit in the Middle East in Amman, Jordan, where he met…
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Defense Secretary Welcomes Egyptian President El-Sisi
Pentagon meeting marks 100 years of cooperation between U.S. and Egypt. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to the Pentagon for a…
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United Nations Climate Conference Convenes in Egypt
The conflict in Ukraine has created hurdles regarding energy. Representatives from around the world are meeting for the United Nations climate summit, called COP27, which convened on Sunday…
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Secretary of State Travels to the Middle East
He will attempt to broker peace deal between Israel and Palestine. The White House announced on Monday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed for the Middle East.…
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Israel-Hamas Agree to Ceasefire
President Biden congratulates U.S. State Department. After 11 days of hostilities, Israelis and Palestinians have agreed to a ceasefire, brokered by Egypt. Civilians on both sides are resting a…
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U.S. Offers Egypt Assistance with Stuck Ship
Suez Canal obstructed by cargo ship since Tuesday. In Friday’s press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the United States has offered assistance to Egyptian officials…
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