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House GOP presses State Dept. for secret message in Afghanistan probe: Republicans want to see U.S. diplomats' warning about Taliban.
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US House committee chair signs subpoena for State Dept Afghanistan documents: The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs ...
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House GOP presses State Dept. for secret message in Afghanistan probe: Republicans want to see U.S. diplomats' warning about Taliban.
axios.com/2023/03/28/house-gop-presses-state-secret-message-afghanistan
US House committee chair signs subpoena for State Dept Afghanistan documents: The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-house-committee-chair-signs-subpoena-state-dept-afghanistan-documents-2023-03-28/
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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Better US-China ties but still deep disagreements as Blinken starts visit: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai on Wednesday with U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Deep Disagreements Despite Improved US-China Relations
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai to engage with his Chinese counterparts.
- Although US-China ties are on a steadier footing, numerous unresolved issues persist.
- Topics such as trade, military communication, and tensions in Taiwan strain relations.
- The US threatens sanctions against Chinese firms supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-says-genocide-xinjiang-is-ongoing-report-ahead-china-visit-2024-04-22/
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
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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 Dodges Growing Calls for Probe of Mass Graves at Gaza Hospitals | Common Dreams
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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State department confirms US began secretly providing Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles in March
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Quick Glance: Ukraine attacks Russian-occupied areas with long-range missiles from US, officials disclose
- Recently, Ukraine has started utilizing long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States. These missiles were employed to attack a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and to bombard Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, as reported by American officials on Wednesday.
- A senior US military official stated on Wednesday that the White House and military planners thoroughly assessed the risks associated with providing long-range firepower to Ukraine and concluded that the current timing is suitable for their provision.
Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/trump-meets-with-foreign-leaders/
Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters
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Quick Glance: Taliban Leaders Enforce Harsh Restrictions on Women, Except Their Daughters
- Women in Afghanistan faced severe restrictions under Taliban rule, contrasting with privileges granted to Taliban leaders' daughters.
- Taliban leaders impose strict rules on women while sending their daughters abroad for education and freedoms.
- The Taliban justify their actions through religion while exempting their daughters from the same rules, highlighting hypocrisy.
- An international push for the condemnation of gender apartheid aims to address the systematic oppression of women.
Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
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'US military aid for Ukraine shows country will not become second Afghanistan,' says Zelensky
wionews.com/world/us-military-aid-for-ukraine-shows-country-will-not-become-second-afghanistan-says-zelensky-713672
Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
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Blinken will travel to China to bolster relations amid global turbulence: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China in the coming week as the Biden ...
cnn.com/2024/04/20/politics/blinken-china-visit-tensions-russia-israel-iran/
Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/blinken-second-china-visit-expectations/
US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia: The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-niger-amid-sahel-regions-pivot-to-russia
Human-rights violations rising in several countries, State Department says: Russian-occupied Ukraine was home to some of the worst abuses, according to new ...
defenseone.com/threats/2024/04/human-rights-violations-rising-several-countries-state-department-says/395976/
‘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.
As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior ...
apnews.com/article/us-china-blinken-xi-middle-east-russia-210b07bcc585b9f2de14ff71951d8743
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.
US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island
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Afghanistan's first female Olympian calls for Games ban over Taliban's rights record
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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.
Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings, Rapes Despite Staff Recommendations
propublica.org/article/israel-gaza-blinken-leahy-sanctions-human-rights-violations
The US is expected to announce sanctions against IDF unit for human rights abuses
jpost.com/israel-news/article-798035
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.
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 ...
reuters.com/world/us/parched-texas-growing-season-looms-us-mexico-spar-over-water-treaty-2024-04-18/
Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend: U.S. officials say Blinken is also considering traveling to Israel.
axios.com/2024/04/23/blinken-saudi-arabia-israel-trip
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 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/iranians-charged-hacking-scheme/
US says it will not renew easing of Venezuela oil sanctions unless progress made on elections
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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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Pennsylvania redesigned its mail-in ballot envelopes amid litigation. Some voters still tripped up
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Blinken Hasn't Ended Aid for Israeli Military Units Tied to Killings, Rapes | Common Dreams
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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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/middleeast/un-vote-palestinian-statehood.html
U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied West Bank
axios.com/2024/04/20/us-israel-sanctions-idf-west-bank
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 ...
timesofisrael.com/pas-abbas-threatens-to-reconsider-ties-with-us-after-veto-of-un-membership-bid/
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 ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246293403/plastic-pollution-un-treaty-negotiations-waste-fossil-fuels-climate-change
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 ...
timesofisrael.com/israel-aghast-as-us-said-poised-to-sanction-notorious-idf-unit-netanyahu-a-moral-low/
Are Human Rights Universal?: More and more, the universality of human rights is being challenged. But groups such as the Taliban, who claim to stand for specific ...
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Moscow says US hybrid war against Russia will turn into humiliation : Russia said on Sunday that US lawmakers’ approval of $60.84 billion more in support for ...
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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 ...
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-hamas-gaza-war-iran-latest/israeli-intelligence-chief-resigns-over-oct-7-109486960
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 ...
reuters.com/world/us-state-dept-fully-expects-finalize-new-aukus-trade-exemptions-next-120-days-2024-04-19/
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
reuters.com/world/india/us-rights-report-india-cites-abuses-manipur-harassment-media-minorities-2024-04-22/
Spain Widens Push for EU Countries to Recognize Palestinian State: A majority of U.N. member states recognize Palestinian statehood, but the U.S. and most E.U ...
commondreams.org/news/europe-palestinian-state
Leaked Cables Show Biden Pressuring Nations to Oppose Palestine's UN Membership: "This is the evidence that President Biden's talk about a two-state ...
commondreams.org/news/palestinian-statehood
Some Trump chats with foreign leaders annoy Biden's team: One recent meeting — between Trump and Javier Milei, Argentina's right-wing president — seems to have ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/trump-meetings-foreign-leaders-biden
Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan: Authorities have called on emergency services to remain on high alert, with more severe weather on the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/heavy-rains-kill-49-in-pakistan-state-of-emergency-declared
A sticky bomb explodes in Kabul, killing 1 and wounding 3 in a mostly Shiite Hazara neighbourhood
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Putin wants to get closer to the Taliban: Russia is currently considering taking the Taliban off its list of terrorist organisations, officials have indicated ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/putin-wants-to-get-closer-to-the-taliban/
White House ripped over sanctions waiver that critics say put billions of dollars in Iran's hands
nypost.com/2024/04/14/us-news/white-house-ripped-over-sanctions-waiver-that-critics-say-put-billions-of-dollars-in-irans-hands/
5 things to know for April 23: Trump trial, Gaza, Ukraine, Health care privacy, Dubai floods
cnn.com/2024/04/23/us/5-things-to-know-for-april-23-trump-trial-gaza-ukraine-health-care-privacy-dubai-floods/
Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing: The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4611116-blinken-risks-travel-warning-china/
U.S. cites a litany of rights violations in Israel, Gaza and West Bank: The Gaza war has worsened the human rights situation in Israel, a new State Department ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/22/us-israel-gaza-human-rights/
Significant human rights abuses in India, says U.S. report: The U.S. State Department, in its 2023 Human Rights Report, has flagged “credible reports” of more ...
thehindu.com/news/national/significant-human-rights-abuses-in-india-says-us-state-dept-report/article68099086.ece
US bars four former Malawi officials over corruption, State Department says: The United States has barred four former officials of the Malawi government from ...
reuters.com/world/us-bars-four-former-malawi-officials-over-corruption-state-department-says-2024-04-17/
Julian Reichelt wins before the Federal Constitutional Court after criticizing the government
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Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government
- Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.
- The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.
- Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.
- The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.
Blinken to Jewish leaders: Escalation with Iran is not in U.S. or Israel's interests
axios.com/2024/04/16/iran-israel-escalation-blinken
Taliban government joins climate change talks for first time : The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/taliban-government-join-climate-change-talks-for-first-time-
Blast claimed by ISIS kills one in Afghan capital : One person was killed and three others wounded by an explosion in Kabul on Saturday evening ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/21/blast-claimed-by-isis-kills-one-in-afghan-capital-
ProPublica: Blinken Ignored His Agency’s Recommendation to Disqualify Some Israeli Units from Aid
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/propublica_blinken_ignored_his_agencys_recommendation_to_disqualify_some_israeli_units_from_aid
Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-rain-flooding.html
US to launch carbon offset guidelines to boost integrity: The United States will unveil in the coming days guidelines for the use of carbon offsets inside and ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/us-launch-carbon-offset-guidelines-boost-integrity-2024-04-19/
US OKs potential sale of aircraft support to Iraq, Pentagon says
reuters.com/world/us-oks-potential-sale-aircraft-support-iraq-pentagon-says-2024-04-15/
Trump’s latest claim? That he has moderate abortion views – but don’t be fooled: Trump is walking a tricky tightrope trying to appeal to his evangelical base and ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/13/donald-trump-abortion-rights-views
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
New evidence challenges Pentagon’s account of a horrific attack as the US withdrew from Afghanistan
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Why did the Afghan Taliban sour on Pakistan?: The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has drastically altered the relationship with the country's partners in ...
dw.com/en/why-did-the-afghan-taliban-sour-on-pakistan/a-68873894
US Assistant Secretary of State Kritenbrink to visit China April 14-16: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink ...
reuters.com/world/us-assistant-secretary-state-kritenbrink-visit-china-april-14-16-2024-04-13/
Israeli gov't committed human rights abuses in 2023, State Department says: The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798311
Hamas hits out at 'false' accusations by US that it 'moved goalposts' on ceasefire
middleeasteye.net/news/war-gaza-hamas-hits-out-false-accusations-us-it-moved-goalposts-ceasefire
The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Japan: The Bidens invited more than 200 guests, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Robert De Niro, Jeff Bezos ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/politics/guest-list-biden-state-dinner-japan.html
Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
State Department condemns West Bank violence between Palestinians, Israeli settlers
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4595067-state-department-west-bank-violence-palestinians-israeli-settlers/
House Reps urge crack down on companies benefiting from Chinese forced labor: The lawmakers gave the State Department until April 30 to answer a series of ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/house-state-department-uyghur-forced-labor
Blinken to raise China’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base during visit
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/blinken-to-raise-china-s-support-for-russia-s-defense-industrial-base-during-visit
Bipartisan US bill seeks $2.5 billion for Philippines defense: On the eve of a trilateral summit between the United States, Japan and the Philippines ...
reuters.com/world/us/bipartisan-us-bill-seeks-25-billion-philippines-defense-2024-04-10/
Why Israel's Netzah Yehuda battalion could face US sanctions: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington could stop arms transfers to the hardline unit
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/23/israel-netzah-yehuda-who/
Heavy rain and flash floods kill 33 in Afghanistan: Some 20 of the nation's 34 provinces were lashed by the heavy rains
gulfnews.com/world/asia/heavy-rain-and-flash-floods-kill-33-in-afghanistan-1.1713102646276
Israel Has Been Accused of War Crimes in Gaza. Could Its Allies Be Next?: Israel’s attack on Gaza could be in breach of international law. Here's what that means ...
time.com/6965278/israel-gaza-war-crimes-genocide-allies/
Quick Glance: Germany Prepares for Court Date Over Genocide Claims
- The Genocide Convention was created to prevent future genocides, particularly in response to the Holocaust.
- Nicaragua has sued Germany for allegedly contributing to genocide against the Palestinian people through support for Israel.
- The accusations against Germany could lead to provisional measures by the International Court of Justice.
- The hearing for the case is scheduled for April 8 and 9, with Germany and Nicaragua each having a day to present their arguments.
Flooding after heavy rainfall: At least 100 dead in storms in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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