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State Department offers Republican lawmaker a chance to view Afghanistan dissent cable

The State Department is offering to allow the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to view a classified cable from U.S. diplomats in Kabul sent shortly before the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

The Independent UK

At least four Nigerians killed in attack on U.S. convoy -Blinken

At least four Nigerians were killed in an attack on a convoy of two U.S. government vehicles in Nigeria on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, adding that the attack did not appear to be directed at the U.S. mission there.

Reuters

US State Dept to allow two House members to view classified Afghanistan document

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday said two top members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee can view a redacted version of a classified cable about the chaotic August 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan sought by the committee's Republican chairperson.

Reuters

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US asks India to check ‘continued targeted attacks’ on minorities

State Department’s report on religious freedom lists attacks on Muslims and Christians in world’s most populous nation.

Al Jazeera

House GOP lawmaker readies contempt charge over Afghanistan dissent cable

The Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is threatening to push forward a legislative effort to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress next week

The Independent UK

US religious freedom report notes attack on Abu Akleh funeral

US report describes details of assault by Israeli forces on the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist in Jerusalem.

Al Jazeera

State Department Submits International Religious Freedom Report To Congress

Reports include members of the LGBTQ community facing persecution around religious countries that regulate sexual orientation.

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US calls on India to condemn religious violence

Washington (AFP) - The United States wants India to condemn persistent religious violence, a senior official said Monday, one month before a state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

AFP

U.S. imposes election-related visa restrictions on Nigerians

The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation's 2023 election cycle, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

Reuters

Wendy Sherman, key US diplomat on China and Iran, to retire

Washington (AFP) - US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, who managed delicate relations with China and earlier led painstaking negotiations with Iran and North Korea, said Friday she would retire, exactly 30 years after her first State Department job.

AFP

Number 2 US diplomat to retire after decades in government service

The Biden administration's number two diplomat is retiring after decades of U.S. government service

The Independent UK

Top US, China officials meet in Vienna for 'candid' talks

Washington (AFP) - US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met in Vienna this week, Washington and Beijing announced Thursday, as the two powers seek to maintain communication amid soaring tensions, especially over Taiwan.

AFP

Top White House official meets key Beijing diplomat amid signs of easing US-China tensions

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Wang Yi held talks in Vienna this week

The Independent UK

How the world reacted to Imran Khan’s arrest in Pakistan

Leaders and world bodies call for restraint and raise alarm after Pakistani authorities suspend mobile internet.

Al Jazeera

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‘Energetic and brave’ French journalist, 32, killed in Ukraine as Macron leads tributes

Arman Soldin was part of a team of journalists who came under fire west of Bakhmut

France 24

French journalist killed by rocket fire in eastern Ukraine

French international news agency Agence France-Presse says its Ukraine video coordinator was killed Tuesday during a rocket attack near the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

AFP

Saudi Arabia, Syria agree to restore diplomatic ties

Riyadh (AFP) - Syria's President Bashar al-Assad cemented his return to the Arab fold Tuesday when leading Sunni power Saudi Arabia, which long supported Syria's opposition, said its diplomats would resume work in the country.

The Independent UK

US, UK oppose Syria's re-admission to Arab League

The United States and Britain are voicing dissatisfaction with the weekend decision by the Arab League to re-instate Syria as a member

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Biden to be first sitting US president to visit Papua New Guinea

Announcement comes as Washington has increasingly sought to shore up influence in the Pacific to counter China.

Reuters

US urges WHO to invite Taiwan to observe May meeting

The United States is encouraging the World Health Organization to invite Taiwan as an observer at its annual meeting in Geneva from May 21 to 30, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday, in remarks that provoked criticism from China.

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US Watches With Caution as China Sends Peace Envoy to Ukraine

In just a few months, U.S. officials have pivoted from publicly warning Beijing not to provide material support for Russia’s war in Ukraine to acknowledging there is a role for China to play in brokering peace talks.

Reuters

Israeli foreign minister discusses Mideast with Blinken

Israel's foreign minister discussed efforts to establish diplomatic relations with additional Middle East countries in a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday, the ministry said.

Reuters

British foreign minister to meet Blinken in Washington to discuss Ukraine

British foreign minister James Cleverly will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on reaffirming support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.

Axios

China says stabilizing relations with U.S. is "top priority"

U.S.-China relations have plunged to historic lows in recent years.

The Independent UK

GOP threatens Blinken contempt charge over Afghanistan docs

The House Foreign Affairs Committee's chairman has threatened to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress if the State Department doesn't turn over classified cables related to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

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