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US warns Hong Kong against helping sanctioned individuals

The U.S. has warned Hong Kong that its status as a financial center could be affected if it acts as a safe haven for sanctioned individuals, days after a luxury yacht connected to sanctioned Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov docked in the city

The Independent UK

Blinken speaks to Azerbaijan leader, welcomes prisoner release -statement

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev about "positive steps" Azerbaijan and Armenia are taking toward a peace agreement, including Azerbaijan's release of 17 prisoners of war to Armenia, the State Department said in a statement.

Reuters

Taiwan leader tells China force 'absolutely not an option'

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has told China that “armed confrontation is absolutely not an option" for resolving Beijing's claim to the island

The Independent UK

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U.S. reviewing Haiti's request for international security assistance

The United States on Saturday said it was reviewing a request for international support from Haiti, which says it is seeking a "specialized armed force" to address a crisis caused by a blockade of the country's main fuel port.

Reuters

U.S. asks travellers to India to exercise 'increased caution' due to crime, terrorism

The U.S. State Department raised the India Travel Advisory to Level 2 on a scale of 1 to 4, with Level 4 being the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks

The Hindu

US Affirms Lebanon-Israel Maritime Border Demarcation Deal Is ‘Within Reach’

The US is working to resolve disputes stalling the agreement for demarcating maritime borders between Lebanon and Israel, according to a message the US Department of State sent to Asharq Al-Awsat. Although US mediator Amos Hochstein has presented a drafted agreement that meets Lebanon's demands in principle, complications arose and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US considering request for international intervention in Haiti as fuel crisis spirals

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is considering calls for the creation of a humanitarian corridor in Haiti to break the blockade of fuel by armed gangs and protect the delivery of aid as the country faces one of its worst health, energy and security crises in a generation.

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U.S., allies to coordinate response to Iran's 'bloody crackdown'

The U.S. State Department said on Friday that it would continue to coordinate with its allies and partners on how to respond to Iran's "bloody crackdown" on protesters and its "state-sponsored violence" against women.

Reuters

Editorial: Hard labor will be death sentence for Pa. man detained in Russia

The Biden administration’s continues to fail U.S. citizen and Oakmont resident Marc Fogel, who was convicted in Russia of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana. In June, a Russian court sentenced Fogel, 61, to 14 years’ imprisonment at a labor camp. On Wednesday, his family announced that he had…

Tribune News Service

U.S. announces new sanctions on Iran, even as it seeks a new nuclear deal

Thursday's announcement of new U.S. sanctions follows pressure from activists for the U.S. to support the protests, following the death of Mahsa Amini in custody of Iran's so-called morality police.

WEKU

‘The last thing we need is flare-ups’ over Northern Ireland, says US official

State department counsellor Derek Chollet calls for transatlantic unity and better UK-EU relations

The Guardian - UK

United States fell far short of refugee goal last fiscal year - Roll Call

The U.S. took in fewer than 26,000 refugees this past fiscal year, far short of the Biden administration’s stated goal, new data shows.

Roll Call

Washington Wants to ‘Deepen Diplomatic Ties’ with the Palestinians

The administration of US President Joe Biden confirmed that it is working to "deepen diplomatic relations" with the Palestinians amid discreet attempts to revive the two-state solution with Israel through negotiations between the two parties. US officials met with the Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hussein al-Sheikh, during…

Asharq Al-Awsat

She's a doctor. He was a limo driver. They pitched a $30m arms deal

NEW YORK: After falling out with his partner at a limousine company in the St. Louis suburbs, Martin Zlatev recently sought a lucrative new business opportunity: selling $30 million worth of rockets, grenade launchers and ammunition to the Ukrainian military.

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State Dept: Baquer Namazi Allowed to Leave Iran

Detained US citizen Baquer Namazi has been allowed to leave Iran and his son has been granted furlough from prison, a State Department spokesperson told AFP Wednesday, confirming their release. "Wrongfully detained US citizen Baquer Namazi has been permitted to depart Iran, and his son Siamak, also wrongfully detained, has…

The Independent UK

Advocates call on Biden to support Iran protests as vigil held outside White House

Protests against hardline religous laws draw international support but tepid response in US

Reuters

Blinken speaks with Armenian, Azeri foreign ministers, underscores diplomacy -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint call with the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Tuesday, the State Department said, a week after the neighbors accused each other of violating a ceasefire that ended two days of warfare.

WEKU

Since the Taliban takeover, Afghans hoping to leave Afghanistan have few ways out

A year after the U.S. withdrawal, tens of thousands of applicants remain stuck in the backlog of the Special Immigrant Visa program, designed to help those who served the U.S. overseas.

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LA mayor's deputy being named to high-level US diplomatic post, sources say

WASHINGTON — A senior aide to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be appointed the first-ever U.S. State Department special envoy for linking local governments to national foreign policy, sources told the Los Angeles Times.

Reuters

Blinken to woo Latin America's new leftist leaders, reassert U.S. commitment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Latin America on Monday to reassert Washington's commitment to the region and meet with three new leftist leaders, amid concerns that neglect of the hemisphere has let China make economic inroads.

Reuters

Blinken holds call with Saudi foreign minister over Yemen truce

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Saturday with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss the imminent expiration of the U.N.-mediated truce in Yemen on Sunday, the State Department said.

The Independent UK

Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans; US frees 2 prisoners

Venezuela’s government has freed seven Americans imprisoned in the South American country in exchange for the release of two nephews of President Nicholas Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years by the United States on drug smuggling convictions

The Independent UK

Biden uses $130M in frozen Egypt aid to help Pacific Islands

The Biden administration will pay for $130 million in new climate initiatives for Pacific Island nations by reallocating money that originally been earmarked for military assistance for Egypt

Reuters

Blinken to visit Colombia, Chile, Peru next week -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit Colombia, Chile and Peru on Oct. 3-7, the State Department said on Friday.

WEKU

Threats to water and biodiversity are linked. A new U.S. envoy role tackles them both

"The loss of nature and rising water insecurity are global health threats that must be confronted together," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

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