Meanwhile, top official of the EU asks China to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. At a Ukrainian town on the Polish border, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and…
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President Biden Considering Sanctions Against India
Months of stalling to address Russia may result in consequences. The United States has been urging India to take a stronger position against Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, but…
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Diplomats Report Iran Nuclear Deal Days Away
All participants in the Vienna talks agree. An agreement to restore the 2015 Iran nuclear deal could be just days away, with negotiators from Europe and Iran making…
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State Department Tells U.S. Citizens to Leave Russia
Security alert issued Sunday. A security alert released by the U.S. Embassy in Moscow urged American citizens who are in Russia should leave the country “immediately.” Commercial airlines…
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U.S. Participates in 5th NADD Meeting
State Department and National Drug Control Policy assistant director speak with representatives of Mexico and Canada. Last week, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law…
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Pentagon Says Russia Continues Military Buildup
Diplomats continue to meet. According to the Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby, Russia continues to send additional military capabilities along its border with Ukraine and is holding military…
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Patriot Missiles for Taiwan Approved
The agreement supports Taiwan’s air defense systems. The State Department announced that President Biden’s administration has approved a $100 million support contract with Taiwan that will boost the…
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Secretary Blinken Heads to Australia for Quad Meeting
Discussions will include Chinese aggression in the region. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Australia from February 9-12 to meet with other Quad nation leaders…
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Secretary Blinken Celebrates 19 Years of AIDS Relief
Encouraged by data-driven impact of global AIDS program. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken celebrated the 19th anniversary of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).…
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Speaker Expresses Concern for Safety of Olympic Athletes
Advises that they not be critical of the Chinese government. On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi again cautioned America’s Olympic athletes to not protest the Chinese Communist government while…
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