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Blinken calls on Russia to immediately free 2 detained Americans

The U.S. secretary of state asks his Russian counterpart to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, who are being held on espionage charges.

Chicago Sun-Times

Antony Blinken calls on Russia to end ‘unacceptable’ detention of US reporter

State Department is asking to visit WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in detention

The Independent UK

U.S. to open Vanuatu embassy in latest move to counter China in Pacific

The United States plans to open an embassy in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the State Department said on Friday, in Washington's latest move to boost its diplomatic presence in the Pacific to counter China's growing influence.

Reuters

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US Ambassador to Sudan Survives Car Crash

The US Ambassador to Sudan, John Godfrey, has survived a traffic accident in the center of Khartoum. Immediately upon discharge from the hospital, the Ambassador thanked "everyone for the many kind expressions of concern after the car accident" and the medical team that "took care of us after the accident."…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia bid to 'weaponize energy' on Blinken agenda at NATO meet

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will push back on Russia's attempts to "weaponize energy" and rally support for a Ukrainian counteroffensive when he meets NATO foreign ministers in Brussels next week, an official said on Thursday.

Reuters

Biden aide speaks with China counterpart as tension spikes

WASHINGTON — White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Friday, people familiar with the matter said, as the two sides look to ease tensions that have continued to build in recent months.

Tribune News Service

US supports creation of a special tribunal for 'aggression' against Ukraine

The United States supports the establishment of a special tribunal on the crime of "aggression" against Ukraine, a top envoy at the State Department and a spokesperson said, laying out for the first time how Washington would back Ukraine's accountability push over Russian invasion.

Reuters

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House GOP to subpoena Blinken over Afghanistan dissent cable

House Republicans plan to deliver a subpoena to Secretary of State Antony Blinken for classified cables related to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

The Independent UK

US House committee chair signs subpoena for State Dept Afghanistan documents

The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee said on Monday he signed a subpoena to be delivered to Secretary of State Antony Blinken for documents related to the August 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Reuters

Tehran says attacks on Iran-linked bases in Syria will draw swift response

Pro-Iranian forces in Syria say they have a "long arm" to respond to further US strikes on their positions, while an Iranian security spokesperson warned of an "immediate counter-response" following tit-for-tat missile and drone attacks in Syria.

ABC News

Traveling overseas this summer? There's huge demand for passports, so get yours ASAP

Passports are in "unprecedented demand," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. In 2022, the State Department issued a record 22 million passports — and 2023 is on track to break that record.

WEKU

U.S.-Israel relations in crisis mode as tensions boil over

A rare U.S. rebuke of one of its closest allies came after weeks of bubbling tensions between the two countries.

Axios

Is Baja safe? Should you drive? Things to know before you go

Homework is vital before travel in Baja California, especially if you're considering a road trip.

Los Angeles Times

US issues warning about Mexican pharmacies selling tainted, counterfeit pills

The U.S. State Department issued a warning Friday for Americans to “exercise caution” when buying medications from drug stores in Mexico, posting the health alert a week after a letter from two lawmakers and an investigation by the Los Angeles Times.

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The Independent UK

Trump didn’t report $300k of gifts to State Department as some remain missing, committee finds

Former staff said ex-president chafed at idea of paying for foreign gifts

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Blinken must open the Nazi files: State Department has to heed demand of Reps. Nadler, Meeks and Goldman

On Wednesday, Secretary of State Tony Blinken was in Ethiopia stressing, “the importance of accountability for the atrocities perpetrated by all parties” during fighting in the country’s north that may have constituted war crimes or genocide.

Reuters

Senior U.S. envoy to travel to Panama, Honduras in coming days

A high-ranking envoy of President Joe Biden will travel to Panama and Honduras this month, the U.S. Department of State said on Thursday, days after Honduras said it would establish formal diplomatic ties with China.

Asharq Al-Awsat

No White House Visit for Israel's Netanyahu as US Concern Rises

Eleven weeks into his third stint as Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to be received at the White House, signaling apparent US unhappiness over the policies of his right-wing government. Most new Israeli leaders had visited the United States or met the president by this point in their…

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U.S., Mexico officials speak ahead of meeting on drugs, arms trafficking

Senior Mexican and U.S. officials have spoken with each other ahead of a meeting in April on tackling drugs and weapons trafficking, the two governments said on Tuesday, as Mexico said it was not a production hub for synthetic opioid fentanyl.

WEKU

Mexican pharmacies are selling pills laced with deadly fentanyl to U.S. travelers

Researchers say Mexican pharmacies that cater to U.S. tourists and medical travelers are selling medications that look safe but are laced with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamines.

Los Angeles Times

Federal lawmakers call for travel advisory about fentanyl in pills at Mexican pharmacies

Congressional lawmakers are calling on the State Department to issue a travel advisory warning Americans that some Mexican pharmacies are passing off counterfeit pills made of fentanyl and methamphetamine as legitimate pharmaceuticals.

The Independent UK

Blinken to visit Ethiopia, Niger as US boosts Africa push

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger next week as the Biden administration accelerates a push to engage with Africa to counter China's growing influence on the continent

Reason

Democrats Deride the Twitter Files Reporters as 'So-Called Journalists'

Members of Congress showed their true colors at a Thursday hearing.

Tribune News Service

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