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Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek reelection to Congress

The Austin lawmaker, first elected in 2004, chaired the influential House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees. He is the second Texas Republican this week to bow out of Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Rep. Michael McCaul will not seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Mike McCaul, a former chairman of both the House Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs committees, is retiring next year.

Roll Call

When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters

Is the conflict in Eastern Europe a “special military operation in Ukraine” or a “Russian invasion”? And when it comes to events in the Middle East, are we talking about the “Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” the “War on Gaza” or the “Israel-Hamas war”?

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Barrot hails release of Franco-American tourist in prisoner swap in Venezuela

France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Saturday hailed his American counterparts for their role in securing the release of the Franco-American tourist Lucas Hunter who had been held in Venezuela since January.

Radio France Internationale

Minister asked to comment on detention of Irish politician in Egypt

The partner of an Irish politician who was detained in Egypt has called on Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister to make a statement on the matter.

Evening Standard

Trump doesn’t know how to deal with China. His cowardice only makes a war with Taiwan more likely

The US president’s strange mix of weakness and anti-Beijing hostility may be pushing Xi Jinping towards a fateful decision, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

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Trump’s tariff battle with China has ‘echoes of the Vietnam war’, US economist says

Adam Posen, former Bank of England policymaker, compared the tactics to Johnson and Nixon refusing to back down

The Guardian - UK

Alcohol risk ad blitz aims to stop overseas tragedies

A new campaign targeting young people travelling overseas is aiming to prevent alcohol-related tragedies which killed two Australian teenagers.

AAP

Japan's currency was one of the first challengers to the U.S. dollar—why 90s predictions of a 'yen bloc' fell apart

Journalists in the 1980s and 1990s worried about the death of dollar dominance. Paul Blustein explains why the yen failed to take the dollar's throne.

Fortune

Ireland’s Europe minister on Ukraine, Trump and his country’s neutrality

Ukraine’s territory has to be recognized, and its independence and sovereignty have to be protected, for the end of the war to be worth it, Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne tells Radio Schuman today.

Euronews

Trump’s comments on US-owned Gaza ‘concerning’ – Irish foreign affairs minister

Irish premier Micheal Martin said that it ‘remains to be seen where this leads’.

The Independent UK

New international strategy to improve gender equality

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has launched an international gender equality strategy to advance the human rights of women and girls.

AAP

House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast Discusses Aid Freeze

House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast prioritizes national security through purging, restructuring, and accountability measures within State Department an...

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Is Biden Teeing Up an Iran War for Trump?

Trump was considered reckless for wanting to start a war at the end of his term. Now, Biden is doing the same.

Al Jazeera

Canadian ministers to talk tariffs with Trump aides in Florida

Visit by Canada’s foreign affairs and finance ministers comes as country hopes to avoid 25-percent US tariffs.

Roll Call

In a surprise, GOP panel recommends Mast to lead Foreign Affairs - Roll Call

Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., is poised to lead the House Foreign Affairs Committee next year after a GOP panel recommended him for the post.

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House Foreign Affairs Chairman Detained At Airport For Intoxication

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul detained at Dulles Airport for appearing intoxicated due to mixing Ambien with alcohol. McCaul takes responsi...

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"Trump and the Future of American Power"

A very interesting conversation in Foreign Affairs with my Hoover colleague Stephen Kotkin. The first several paragraphs: Stephen Kotkin is… The post "Trump and the Future of American Power" appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

Montreal summit ends with pledge to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia

More than 45 nations signed a pledge in Montreal to repatriate to Ukraine the civilians, prisoners of war and children taken by Russia since it invaded the country

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Lithuania Increases Defense Spending Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister warns of ongoing Russian threat, advocates for increased defense spending and EU reforms.

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House Foreign Affairs Chairman Moves To Hold Secretary In Contempt

House Foreign Affairs Chairman McCaul pursues contempt charges against Blinken for missing hearing on Afghanistan withdrawal, amid disputes and accusations.

AAP

Australia backs Gaza occupation end despite abstention

Australia has reiterated support for Palestinian determination in the face of an international court ruling about Israel's illegal occupation after a UN vote.

The Conversation

How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly recently met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, marking the first official visit following a multi-year diplomatic crisis.

AAP

Wong condemns deaths after Israeli air strike on school

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has condemned the deaths of civilians after an Israeli missile strike on a school in Gaza.

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