United States Department of State — 4 Trending News (Daily)

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Blinken raises concerns about Chinese trade policies with local officials in Shanghai

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Quick Glance: China warns US to Choose Cooperation or Confrontation with Antony Blinken

Blinken expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia

Tensions rise over accusations of China aiding Russia in Ukraine

US accused of hindering Chinese industrial growth through export controls

US and China seek to stabilize relations before US election campaign

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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses

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Apr 18

US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...

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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership

In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.

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LIVE: State Department briefing with Vedant Patel: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Apr 23

US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities

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Apr 23

China Condemns US’s Overcapacity Claim Just Before Blinken Visit: China launched its harshest attack to date on US complaints about industrial overcapacity ...

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WATCH LIVE: State Department holds briefing after Biden signs Ukraine, Israel aid bill into law

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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Apr 24

Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says

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Apr 22

Israel-Hamas War: No Human Rights Double Standard for Israel, US Says: The US is examining allegations of human rights and international law violations in Gaza — ...

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Antony Blinken tackles a tough China visit. Will it help?: Blinken's trip is a sign of improved US-China ties, but it's a relationship that still crackles with ...

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WATCH LIVE: State Department holds news briefing as Blinken continues China visit

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Bloomberg

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China’s Support of Russian War Machine Will Draw Blinken Warning: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will bring a contradictory mission when he visits China next ...

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Apr 21

Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit: After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S ...

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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine : The US State Department said Wednesday that America sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use ...

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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles

The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.

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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran

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The US report also highlighted the killing of three Muslim passengers and a Railway Protection Force official on a train from Jaipur to Mumbai in July by ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1067007/extrajudicial-killings-arbitrary-arrests-us-government-report-flags-human-rights-abuses-in-india

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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors

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India dismisses US human rights report as 'deeply biased': New Delhi said on Thursday it does not attach any value to a U.S. State Department report critical of ...

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Apr 21

Kennedy family members’ embrace carries deeper meaning for Biden: Biden has longstanding ties to the family of the only other Catholic president ...

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World hunger levels have never been so high: Gaza, Sudan, Haiti: The number of people facing acute food insecurity has risen steadily over the past five years ...

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Common Dreams

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US Dodges Growing Calls for Probe of Mass Graves at Gaza Hospitals | Common Dreams

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US pullout from Niger driven by discord over democratic transition, official says

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South China Morning Post

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China showed off its nuclear second-strike capability, just two days before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Beijing and Shanghai ... Show more #china #unitedstates #antonyblinken #scmpnews #scmp

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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election

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WATCH LIVE: State Department holds daily briefing

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InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors

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Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...

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Quick Glance: Blinken to issue warning to China over weapons-related exports to Russia

Antony Blinken will warn China of US sanctions if it does not cease exporting weapons-related technology to Russia.

The US has recently intensified its warnings to China, emphasizing that China is undermining European security by supplying Russia with dual-use technologies.

Blinken will visit China from April 24 to 26 and address the issue in meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

The US hopes the threat of sanctions will prompt China to change its policy, while also pushing European countries to take action.

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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia : The U.S. secretary of state is on his second visit to China in a year, but progress on ...

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Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China

USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.

Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.

Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.

Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.

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Apr 24

Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing

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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit

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🔊 What you need to know today: -Blinken visits China, warns Beijing over Russia support -US Supreme Court hears Trump’s immunity case -Gang violence spreads as ... Show more www.reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-blinken-china-trump-immunity-haiti-violence-russian-censors-2024-04-25/

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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings

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Apr 18

Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.’s campaign as they endorse Biden: President Joe Biden received the formal endorsement of more than a dozen members of the ...

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State Department spokeswoman resigns in protest of Biden’s Gaza policy: The Arabic language spokeswoman for the State Department has resigned from her post due ...

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US troops set to withdraw from Niger, State Department official says: US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine ...

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What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, and why could it face U.S. aid cuts?: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to cut military aid to Israel’s ...

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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.

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Human-rights violations rising in several countries, State Department says: Russian-occupied Ukraine was home to some of the worst abuses, according to new ...

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Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testifies he suppressed a story about alleged Rahm Emanuel affair

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Apr 20

‘The Law Is Simple’: Israel’s Unregulated Nukes Mean Biden Must Halt Military Aid

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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say

An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.

The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.

The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.

It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.

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Apr 24

US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island

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#Gravitas | China displayed its military might in the Taiwan Strait in the days leading up to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China ... Show more

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Apr 24

US denies ‘double standards’ on Israel; Columbia, Yale crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters

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Associated Press

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US says a UN agency has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route

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Apr 16

LIVE: State Department briefing with Matthew Miller

LIVE: State Department briefing with Matthew Miller: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel

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U.S. looking into Israel’s alleged human rights abuses: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on April 22 about allegations that Israel committed human rights ...

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House impeachment managers delivered articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate Tuesday ... Show more

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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings, Rapes Despite Staff Recommendations

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Apr 10

Russia-Ukraine war: US announces sale of $138 million in Hawk missile systems support to Ukraine

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Quick Glance: U.S. approves emergency sale of HAWK missile systems support to Ukraine

Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved Ukraine's emergency request to buy spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems, worth some $138 million.

The money will be used for engineering and integration services, communications equipment, tests and support, as well as training and spare parts.

The approval comes as Republicans in the House have blocked President Joe Biden's $60 billion supplemental funding package.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for additional air defense systems and missiles as the city of Kharkiv is bombarded.

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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli battalion: Some time ago, a battalion of the Israeli armed forces was targeted by the US State ...

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US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region: China is rapidly becoming more aggressive in its rhetoric and actions across Asia ...

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Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend: U.S. officials say Blinken is also considering traveling to Israel.

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Apr 18

Parched Texas growing season looms as US, Mexico spar over water treaty: Texas farm groups warn of a disastrous season ahead for citrus and sugar as Mexican and ...

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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...

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Apr 23

4 Iranians charged in scheme to hack US agencies and defense contractors: US prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against four Iranian men for a sprawling ...

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Apr 16

US says it will not renew easing of Venezuela oil sanctions unless progress made on elections

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Saudi Arabia to Host Gaza Talks Next Week With Top US, UK and Arab Officials: Saudi Arabia plans to host a meeting on Monday to discuss Gaza’s future with ...

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Blinken urges fair treatment of American businesses during trip to China: A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. Secretary of State raised concerns about ...

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Apr 18

Blinken Hasn't Ended Aid for Israeli Military Units Tied to Killings, Rapes | Common Dreams

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Apr 18

U.S. Plans to Veto a U.N. Resolution on Palestinian Statehood: The 15-member council is scheduled to vote later Thursday on whether to recommend that Palestine ...

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Apr 20

U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied West Bank

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In a press conference, a reporter pressed the State Department’s Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on why the U.S. opposes an independent investigation into ... Show more

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China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...

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Apr 21

PA’s Abbas threatens to reconsider ties with US after veto of UN membership bid: Palestinian leader rails at Washington which he says 'continues to support the ...

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Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?: Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global ...

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The U.S. House passed a long-awaited foreign aid package for Israel, while the State Department appears poised to slap sanctions on an IDF unit accused of ... Show more

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China Says Wang Yi Condemned Iran Embassy Attack in Blinken Call: China said its top diplomat used a call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to condemn an ...

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At a press briefing, journalist Niall Stanage asked US State Department deputy spokesperson, Vedant Patel, if the US believes the Israeli government is a ... Show more

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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late': The message was reiterated in both French and Hebrew. Tagged on the post were US Secretary of ...

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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...

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Pennsylvania redesigned its mail-in ballot envelopes amid litigation. Some voters still tripped up

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Apr 24

Elon Musk's Earnings Call Was a Marketing Master Class: On the wild earnings call yesterday. Plus: A new approach to drug discovery.

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These 18 senators voted against Ukraine and Israel aid: The foreign aid package, which included a bill to force a sale of TikTok, easily cleared the Senate and ...

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Apr 19

Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7

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Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning

According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.

The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.

Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.

Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.

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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...

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US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days: The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for ...

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US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities

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US to spend $1 billion on food aid abroad amid global hunger crisis: The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International Development will ...

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