Targets five entities and one individual based in Russian-occupied Georgia. The Treasury Department sanctioned five entities and one individual for enabling Russia and North Korea to evade U.S.…
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U.S., Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Security Ties Amid Regional Tensions
Secretary Austin meets with defense ministers in Singapore to discuss the threat from North Korea. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Japan Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, and Republic…
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U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution to Admit Palestinian Territories
U.S. deputy ambassador calls the move a premature action. The United States was the lone veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution introduced by Algeria to allow…
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U.S. and Israeli Officials Meet Virtually
The discussions explore alternatives to an invasion of Rafah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to reschedule a meeting with President Biden’s administration after canceling the delegation when…
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Israeli PM Cancels Meeting with U.S. President After UN Resolution Passes
The U.S. opted to abstain from the vote rather than veto the measure. The United States abstained from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution on Monday…
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U.S. and Japan Propose UN Resolution to Prevent Space-Based Nuclear Weapons
U.S. ambassador announces effort to block development as well as deployment. The United States and Japan recently proposed a United Nations Security Council resolution urging its fellow nations…
Read MoreU.S. Vetoes Cease-Fire Resolution at UN Security Council Meeting
U.S. ambassador to the UN says an unconditional cease-fire “will not bring about a durable peace.” The United Nations Security Council proposed a resolution that called for an…
Read MoreU.S. and North Korean Ambassadors Disagree on Nuclear Weapons
The exchange occurred at a UN Security Council meeting ahead of COP28. For the first time in several years, North Korea sent an ambassador to participate in discussions…
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Secretary of State Expresses Concern over Russian-North Korean Cooperation
Russia is supplying North Korea with technological support and receiving military equipment and ammunition in return. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed “profound concerns” about Russia and North…
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Administration Responds to Failed North Korean Satellite Launch
National Security Council spokesperson said the launch violated “multiple UN Security Council resolutions.“ North Korea’s attempt to launch its first spy satellite into orbit this week ended in…
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