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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelling to Israel after Qatari prime minister meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Israel on Sunday, following his meeting with Qatar's prime minister, in a delicate balance between the two allies.

Euronews

Advocates urge Trump not to destroy $10 million in contraceptives

Trump's policy will cost $167,000 to destroy birth control supplies that aren't expired.

Axios

Watchdog questions millions spent each year on shuttered US Embassy in Venezuela

The U.S. government employs a sizable staff of 150 Venezuelans and spends upward of $6.7 million annually for upkeep of the shuttered American embassy and other diplomatic properties in Caracas, despite having broken relations with President Nicolás Maduro’s government in 2019

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‘Political witch-hunt’: Donald Trump brings his signature legal complaint to Israel and France, and they are not having it

Trump just can't keep his nose in his own business.

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Trump administration destroys $10 million of contraceptives bought by USAID for low-income countries

The Trump administration reportedly had offers to buy the contraceptives at no cost to the U.S. taxpayer, which it did not accept

The Independent UK

Rubio To Offer Israel Support Despite Qatar Strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will leave Saturday on a trip to Israel to offer support before French-led moves to recognize a Palestinian state, the State Department said.

International Business Times

US diplomats ‘fear’ telling the Trump administration hard truths amid firings, says report

State department union warned employees in email that diplomats are facing something ‘unlike anything we’ve seen’

The Independent UK

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‘For years, I helped defeat ISIS. Then Trump fired me’: Former counterterrorism official warns America now ‘less safe’

Who needs counterterrorism when you have vibes?

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US ‘terminates agreements with Europe’ to help fight disinformation from hostile states

The Trump administration has dismantled a number of agencies in government which sought to protect US elections

The Independent UK

Trump To Blacklist Countries For Imprisoning Americans

US President Donald Trump moved Friday to create a blacklist of countries that Washington says unjustly detain Americans, spelling out harsh punishments including bans on travel.

International Business Times

US set to ease travel restrictions on African leader accused of corruption

The Trump administration is set to allow a West African leader accused of flagrant corruption to travel to the United States for this month’s U.N. General Assembly and cities outside New York that he has previously been barred from visiting

The Independent UK

Belgium 'concerned' but undeterred on backlash over Israeli sanctions

The Belgian government is "concerned" about a potential backlash by Israel and the United States over its decision to recognise Palestine, and sanctioning Israeli settlements.

Euronews

US considers ban on wholesale shopping and other visa restrictions for Iranians during UN meeting

The Trump administration has already denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and his large delegation to attend the U.N. General Assembly later this month and is now considering ramping up restrictions on several other delegations that would severely limit their ability to travel inside New York City during the…

The Independent UK

Civil servant exodus: How employees wrestle with whether to stay, speak up or go

For many Americans, work is not just about earning a paycheck. It is a centerpiece of their lives, and they want their job to be meaningful.

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The Independent UK

‘We’re going to lose so many girls’: The deadly impact of Trump slashing aid for contraception

ON THE GROUND : The US president has slashed nearly $600m in funding for contraceptives and the impact of the cuts could be deadly for tens of thousands of women, reports chief international correspondent Bel Trew from Uganda and Zimbabwe

The Independent UK

Trump administration restrictions on Palestinian visa applicants means nearly all would be refused

The Trump administration is piling new restrictions on Palestinian visa applicants, making it nearly impossible for anyone holding a Palestinian Authority passport from receiving travel documents to visit the U.S. for business, work, pleasure or educational purposes

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Donald Trump throws his trademark toddler tantrum as Palestine is set to get what the U.S. refuses to provide

Trump might be spoiling his Nobel Peace Prize hopes.

The Independent UK

Palestinian president's office urges US to reinstate his visa ahead of key UN meetings

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ office is urging the U.S. to reverse its decision to revoke his visa

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The Independent UK

‘Secretary of Everything’ Marco Rubio hands control of what’s left of USAID to Project 2025 co-author

Members of Congress blast Russell Vought for trying to claw back $5 billion from embattled foreign aid agency

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Ditches One of His Four Jobs in the Trump Administration Ahead to his Trip To Mexico

The current Secretary of State handed over the responsibility of USAID to Russel Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Euronews

US revokes visas of Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly, State Department says

The State Department also suspended a programme that had allowed injured Palestinian children from Gaza to come to the US for medical treatment after a social media outcry by some conservatives.

The Independent UK

Questions over Palestinian officials’ attendance at UN meeting after visas denied

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US revokes visas of Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the U.S. visas of a number of Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization officials ahead of next month’s high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly

International Business Times

US To Refuse Visas To Palestinian Officials At UN Summit On State

The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month's UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.

International Business Times

Rubio To Visit Mexico, Ecuador Next Week To Discuss Migration, China

Marco Rubio next week will pay his first visit to Mexico as the top US diplomat, as President Donald Trump presses for cooperation against migration and cartels, the State Department said Thursday.

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