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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Taliban Releases Two Americans in “Goodwill Gesture”
The announcement comes after President Biden’s administration criticizes the barring of women from university. The State Department announced that the Taliban has released two Americans that they were…
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Senate Votes for Government Ban of TikTok
The legislation now goes to the House of Representatives. The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the “No TikTok on Government Devices Act.” Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced…
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U.S. and Russia Make Prisoner Swap
WNBA player exchanged for an arms dealer. On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that a prisoner exchange agreement had been reached with Russia. U.S. WNBA player Brittney Griner…
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State Department Approves Arms Sales to Taiwan
Two separate sales are worth $425 million. The U.S. State Department announced the approval of two separate arms sales to Taiwan. The total value of the arms sales…
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Former Congresswoman Named Global Youth Envoy
She says, “Young people are driving change at home and abroad.” Former U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer of Iowa has been named by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to…
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Arms Sales to Switzerland, Lithuania, and Belgium Approved
The countries seek to modernize and strengthen their defense. The U.S. State Department has approved arms sales to Switzerland, Lithuania, and Belgium. The $700 million sale to…
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U.S. Co-hosts 2022 NATO Cyber Defense Conference
The summit took place at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The United States co-hosted NATO’s 2022 Cyber Defense Pledge Conference with Italy this week, supported by NATO…
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White House Releases National Strategy for Arctic Region
The announcement highlights four pillars of stewardship and protection. The White House recently announced the administration’s Arctic Region strategy, stating, “The Arctic—home to more than four million people,…
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Assistant Secretary of State Travels to Europe
Geneva, Switzerland, and Brussels, Belgium are on her itinerary. Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes is leading the United States delegation…
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