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Philippines files protest over China’s laser use in sea dispute

Washington said it stands with Manila after a Chinese vessel directed a powerful laser at a Philippine Coast Guard ship.

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US criticizes China's laser lights use against Philippines Coast Guard ship

Washington (AFP) - The United States on Monday criticized China's reported use of military-grade laser light against a Philippine coast guard vessel in the disputed South China Sea last week, which left the ship's crew temporarily blinded.

AFP

U.S. 'deeply troubled' by Israeli settlement move after Blinken visit

The United States opposes Israel's retroactive authorization of Jewish settler outposts in the occupied West Bank, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, adding that he was "deeply troubled" by the move that came less than two weeks after he raised U.S. opposition to such moves on a trip…

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U.S. deeply concerned by Cambodian government's shutdown of independent local news outlet

The U.S. State Department is deeply concerned by the Cambodian government's decision to revoke the media license for the Voice of Democracy and urged it to reverse the decision, State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters on Monday.

Reuters

US top envoy calls for ‘dialogue’ in rare call with Nicaragua FM

Blinken calls for dialogue in rare high-level contact between the countries, a day after 222 prisoners released.

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Nicaragua frees 222 dissidents in sudden shift, expels them to US

Washington (AFP) - Over 200 detained members of Nicaragua's opposition were freed Thursday and expelled to the United States, in a surprise move by the Central American country's increasingly authoritarian president, Daniel Ortega.

AFP

Blinken, Turkish counterpart discussed U.S. assistance after earthquakes

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday, their second call in four days, to discuss how the United States can assist Turkey and Syria following devastating earthquakes this week, the State Department said.

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Aid to quake-hit Syria slowed by sanctions, war's divisions

Aid workers say getting aid into Syria after this week’s devastating earthquake has been hampered by the country’s deep fragmentation from years of war

The Independent UK

US pledges post-earthquake aid, but no contact with Syria’s Assad

State Department says Turkey can count on US for ‘anything’ it needs in aftermath of devastating earthquakes.

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US condemns Sudan freeing man convicted in diplomat's death

The United States has asked the Sudanese government to re-arrest a man convicted of killing a U.S. diplomat in the country 15 years ago

The Independent UK

Morocco, US Discuss Cooperation in Security, Regional Defense

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken held a telephone conversation with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, during which he praised Morocco's commitment to peace and security in the Middle East region. Blinken tweeted that they discussed the strong bilateral, regional security and defense cooperation. "We also discussed my recent trip…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US expresses concern over Sudan freeing diplomat's killer

The U.S. State Department says it is “deeply concerned” over Sudan's release of a man convicted in the 2008 killing of a U.S. diplomat in a drive-by shooting in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum

The Independent UK

US concerned as Sudan releases man convicted of slaying diplomat

Abdelraouf Abuzeid was previously convicted in connection to a shooting that killed a USAID employee and his driver.

Al Jazeera

U.S. deeply concerned by release of Sudanese man found guilty of killing diplomat

Washington is deeply concerned over the release this week of a Sudanese man facing the death penalty in connection with the killing of a U.S. diplomat in 2008, the State Department said on Wednesday.

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U.S. Seeks ‘Guardrails’ in China Talks to Avoid Conflict, State Department Says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss nuclear weapon stockpiles and climate change in visit early next month

Axios

CIA director visiting Israel, West Bank as concern over escalating violence intensifies

Burn’s visit was pre-planned but it takes place amid the most significant escalation of tensions in the region in months.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken Headed to Middle East as US Alarm over Violence Grows

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt, Israel and the West Bank this weekend, the State Department announced Thursday, as the US expressed alarm about escalating violence after Israel’s single deadliest operation in the West Bank in two decades. Blinken’s visit to Israel has been planned for…

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U.S. urges de-escalation after Palestinians killed in Israeli operation

The United States on Thursday urged de-escalation after Palestinian militants and at least one civilian were killed during an Israeli Defence Force counterterrorism operation in the West Bank, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

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Analysis: Stakes rise as Iran can fuel 'several' atom bombs

Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Urges Accountability for Beirut Port Blast

The United States has reiterated that the Lebanese authorities should complete a “swift and transparent” probe into the explosion that rocked Beirut port in August 2020. “We in the international community have made it clear since the explosion that ... we support and urge Lebanese authorities to complete a swift…

Los Angeles Times

US expected to send Abrams M1 tanks to Ukraine, directing a political message to Germany

WASHINGTON — Putting aside resistance from the Pentagon and elsewhere, the Biden administration is planning to announce a decision to send Abrams M1 tanks to Ukraine, officials said Tuesday.

Reuters

U.S. reiterates support for Finland, Sweden joining NATO

The Biden administration on Tuesday reiterated its support for both Finland and Sweden joining NATO at the earliest opportunity, after Helsinki said a pause was needed in trilateral talks with Turkey on the Nordic countries' application to join the military alliance.

Reuters

U.S. says Finland, Sweden are ready to join NATO alliance

The U.S. State Department on Monday said Finland and Sweden are ready to join the NATO alliance, after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Sweden should not expect Turkey's support for its membership after a protest near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm at the weekend including the burning of a copy…

AFP

Blinken urges Azerbaijan to open corridor connecting Armenia

Washington (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Azerbaijan's leader to reopen a key corridor linking Armenia with the flashpoint enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, warning that a blockade could reignite conflict with Yerevan.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Says Iran is the World's Leading Sponsor of Terrorism

US State Department spokesman Ned Price described Iran as "the world's leading sponsor of terrorism." During a press briefing in Washington, Price commented on the European Parliament's resolution to declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a foreign terrorist organization. He confirmed that this is a recognition by European partners…

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