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A former State Dept. official explains why he resigned over U.S. arms sent to Israel

Josh Paul tells NPR why the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas conflict pushed him to quit the bureau that oversees arms transfers to foreign nations. Experts say it's unlikely to change much.

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State Department: Don't say "cease-fire"

Diplomats told not to say "end to violence/bloodshed" and "restoring calm"

Salon

First charter flight for US citizens fleeing Israel lands in Athens

Hundreds of thousands of Americans, many of them dual nationals, live in Israel and the Palestinian territories

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As Israel declares war, the US has no ambassador there. That’s exactly how Republicans want it

GOP obstruction of Joe Biden’s nominees is an expression of their belief in his illegitimacy, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

At least four Americans killed in Hamas invasion of Israel

Secretary of State has said rescuing Americans is a top priority

The Independent UK

US warns of Chinese global disinformation campaign that could undermine peace and stability

The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so

The Independent UK

Blinken raises Sikh leader’s murder in meeting with Indian foreign minister Jaishankar

India’s Jaishankar meets Blinken in Washington amid simmering tensions with Canada

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US says China’s ‘global information manipulation’ threatens freedoms

State Department says Beijing spending billions to spread disinformation and shape opinion in favour of China.

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U.S. and India mum on Canada spat in describing Jaishankar Blinken meet

In describing the meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the U.S. State Department stayed clear of any mention of the discord between India and Canada. Neither minister mentioned the issue explicitly while characterising their conversation.

The Hindu

US State Department Grant Funds Gaza Center With Ties To Terrorist Groups

Phoenix Center for Research and Field Studies linked to designated terrorist organizations

Zenger

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Taylor Force Act And ‘Pay To Slay’ Efforts

Rep. Joe Wilson chairs hearing condemning Palestinian Authority's payments to terrorists

Zenger

EAM Jaishankar to meet U.S. Secretary Blinken amid India-Canada diplomatic row

The two leaders - S. Jaishankar and Antony Blinken - are expected to pose for pictures ahead of the meeting and are not expected to take any questions from the media.

The Hindu

Israel Joins U.S. Visa Waiver Program, Easing Travel For Citizens

Israeli citizens can now travel to America for 90 days without a visa, strengthening ties between the two countries.

Zenger

US State Department: Iran’s Lack Of Willingness Raises Concerns Over Nuclear Program

Tehran's failure to address international concerns hampers diplomatic efforts, says State Department spokesperson

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US Denies Final Decision On Israel’s Visa Waiver Program Despite Israeli Announcement

Israel's application accepted, but US State Department denies final approval, citing ongoing evaluation

Roll Call

Cardin to take Foreign Relations gavel after Menendez charges - Roll Call

Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin is expected to take the Senate Foreign Relations gavel, putting human rights high on its priority list.

The Independent UK

Back in full force, UN General Assembly shows how the most important diplomatic work is face to face

The six-day United Nations General Assembly formally wrapping Tuesday shows how in-person diplomacy has fully come back

Reason

Bahrain's Dictatorship Gets More Biden Administration Help

The U.S.-Bahraini security pact is the first step towards a future U.S.-Saudi “mega-deal.” Critics say it violates the U.S. Constitution and aids torturers.

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U.S. State Department ‘urges’ Indian cooperation in Canada’s investigation into Nijjar’s killing

US State Department urges India to cooperate in Canadian investigation into murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar

The Hindu

U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ over allegations by Canadian PM

U.S. expresses "deep concern" over allegations of India's involvement in murder of Canadian Sikh activist; Biden administration in regular contact with Canadian partners; Trudeau conveyed concerns to Modi at G-20 Summit.

The Independent UK

US fights to stop soldier from keeping Afghan war orphan

Marine Major Joshua Mast and his wife were accused of abducting the baby girl after her entire family were killed in a US special forces raid

The Independent UK

Secret records: Government says Marine's adoption of Afghan orphan seen as abduction, must be undone

The U.S. government has warned a Virginia judge that an American Marine’s adoption of an Afghan war orphan was flawed and could be seen as international child abduction

The Independent UK

Isolated Putin and Kim lay groundwork for second summit – as pair warned over ‘price to pay’ for cooperation

US threatens additional sanctions on North Korea and Russia in case of an arms deal – while South Korea also warns of consequences

The Independent UK

US should use its influence to help win the freedom of a scholar missing in Iraq, her sister says

The sister of a Russian-Israeli academic at Princeton University who went missing in Iraq nearly six months ago says the United States should use its influence to help win her freedom

The Independent UK

Analysis: Iran-US prisoner swap for billions reveals familiar limits of diplomacy between nations

American captives could be exchanged for billions of dollars of frozen Iranian assets, even as critics back in Washington warn against dealing with Tehran

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