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UN: Humanitarian Aid Stuck at Gaza Border Amid Urgent Need

Gaza is in acute need of humanitarian aid, but the help is delayed. Most of what has been allowed in since Monday has been loaded onto the UN's trucks, but has not been able to leave the border area, according to the UN.
UN: Humanitarian Aid Stuck at Gaza Border Amid Urgent Need

Israel Airstrikes Near Damascus Send Clear Message to Syrian Regime

"A clear message to the Syrian regime". Israel's government labels new airstrikes very close to the presidential palace in Damascus.
Israel Airstrikes Near Damascus Send Clear Message to Syrian Regime

US State Department to Cut 15% of Staff, Close 100 Offices

The personnel strength at the US Department of State is to be reduced by 15 percent and over 100 offices are to be closed, according to a downsizing plan. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio states that it is about a change of course from "decades of excess and bureaucracy".
US State Department to Cut 15% of Staff, Close 100 Offices

US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

Many closed embassies, withdrawn funds to both the UN and Nato, and mass layoffs of diplomats. These cutbacks are included in an "aggressive" budget proposal for the US Department of State.
US Budget Proposal Targets UN and NATO Funding Cuts

State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

Employees at the US Department of State are being urged to report colleagues who exhibit "unchristian" behavior, reports Politico. It feels very much like "The Handmaid's Tale", says an anonymous official to the news site.
State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

China Wraps Up Military Drills Near Taiwan, Raising Regional Tensions

China has concluded the two-day military exercises off Taiwan's coast, according to China's military. .
China Wraps Up Military Drills Near Taiwan, Raising Regional Tensions

Trump Sees Parallels Between Le Pen Verdict and His Own Legal Battles

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, suggests that he sees similarities between the verdict against the French far-right politician Marine Le Pen and his own legal disputes. .
Trump Sees Parallels Between Le Pen Verdict and His Own Legal Battles

USA to meet with Russia: "Constructive"

USA and Russia have had "constructive discussions" about their diplomatic relations during a meeting in Turkey, announces the US Department of State. .
USA to meet with Russia: "Constructive"

USA to Send Bombers Worth Billions to Israel

The US Department of State has approved a massive sale of bombs to Israel. .
USA to Send Bombers Worth Billions to Israel

USA: Panama breaks our agreement

Panama is violating its agreement with the USA and if nothing is done, the USA will be forced to take "necessary measures". This is warned by the USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio to Panama during his visit to the country.
USA: Panama breaks our agreement

USA accuses warring parties of genocide in Sudan

The US government accuses individuals within Sudan's paramilitary force Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of genocide. .
USA accuses warring parties of genocide in Sudan

High-ranking US diplomats have met with HTS leader

High American diplomats visit Syria for the first time since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted at the beginning of December. There, they have met the HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa – and now announce that the reward for his capture is being scrapped.
High-ranking US diplomats have met with HTS leader

High-ranking US diplomats meet HTS leader

High American diplomats visit Syria for the first time since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted at the beginning of December. There, they have met the HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa – and now announce that the reward for his capture is being scrapped.
High-ranking US diplomats meet HTS leader

Congo accuses Apple of buying "blood minerals"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a complaint about illegal mining against tech giant Apple to courts in Europe. .
Congo accuses Apple of buying "blood minerals"

USA warns: Leave Syria now

The US Department of State is urging American citizens to leave Syria immediately. Jordan has issued a similar appeal to its citizens due to the jihadists' advance.
USA warns: Leave Syria now

USA: No new limits for military support to Israel

Israel has improved the influx of emergency aid to Gaza sufficiently enough for the USA not to restrict its military support to the country. This is stated by the US Department of State, which despite this criticizes Israel for not doing enough to help the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
USA: No new limits for military support to Israel

Blinken to Brussels for Ukraine talks

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unscheduled visit to Brussels on Wednesday to, among other things, meet with NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte and participate in a meeting with the ambassadors of member states, according to NATO. Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State, states that the intention is to "discuss support for Ukraine with its counterparts in NATO and the EU", reports the news agency AFP.
Blinken to Brussels for Ukraine talks

Trump has spoken to Putin

Donald Trump has had his first conversation with Russia's President Vladimir Putin after the election victory last week. .
Trump has spoken to Putin

Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

Israel has carried out several air strikes against southern Beirut on Friday evening, according to Lebanese media. Just before the attack at 21:00, the residents of the designated areas were urged to evacuate immediately.
Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

Israel promises bloody response to Iran's attack

Israel must avoid "Gaza-like" military actions in Lebanon, says the USA after a phone call between the USA's President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At the same time, Israel says that the country's response to Iran's attack will be "deadly".
Israel promises bloody response to Iran's attack

Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

Three Americans, two Spaniards, and one Czech citizen have been arrested in Venezuela. They are accused of coming to the country with the intention of assassinating President Nicolás Maduro.
Arrested in Venezuela accused of murder plot

USA imposes new sanctions on Russian media company

The US Department of State announced on Friday that additional sanctions will be imposed on the Russian state-controlled media company RT, which supports the Russian invasion of Ukraine. American sanctions have previously been directed against RT (formerly Russia Today) and two of its leading employees; Friday's decision adds that RT is a direct part of the Russian war machine.
USA imposes new sanctions on Russian media company

The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

The US government is imposing sanctions on "extremist settlers" in the West Bank – which irritates Israel. .
The United States' new sanctions spark Israel's discontent

Iran opens up for new talks with "the enemy"

Iran's highest leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is opening the door for new talks with the UN and the "enemy" USA about the country's nuclear energy program. .
Iran opens up for new talks with "the enemy"
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