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July 5, 2023

Syria's refugee crisis: Where it stands now

Millions of Syrians who remain in the country continue to suffer due to a lack resources and daily necessities, including food, proper aid, light and electricity.

June 29, 2023

State Department failed to properly assess John Kerry's carbon footprint despite Biden order: gov watchdog

A federal watchdog released an analysis Thursday that showed the Department of State, which houses climate envoy John Kerry's office, hasn't created a system to track carbon emissions.

June 28, 2023

Blinken challenged on Biden's past claims US would defend Taiwan post-China trip

Secretary of State Antony Blinken was grilled by Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass on the United States' stance on Taiwan. (Council on Foreign Relations, June 28, 2023)

June 28, 2023

Blinken grilled on alleged disconnect with Biden on Taiwan post-China trip: ‘We are there for Taiwan’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, challenged on President Biden's past claims the U.S. would help defend Taiwan, said that America supports "One China" policy but is "there for Taiwan."

June 26, 2023

Biden admin says it doesn't know where Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is after short-lived mutiny

The Biden administration admitted on Monday that it does not know where Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is following his revolt against Russia.

June 25, 2023

Taiwan elections were major talking point in Blinken’s meetings in China: report

Taiwan's upcoming 2024 elections were reportedly a major talking point during Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent trip to Beijing.

June 25, 2023

Blinken: Wagner march raises 'profound questions' as 'more cracks emerge in the Russian façade'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wagner chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin's uprising attempt "is an internal matter" for Russia but leaves Putin "distracted."

June 21, 2023

Beijing, Washington trade barbs after Biden labels China's Xi a 'dictator'

The State Department clapped back at remarks issued by China's Foreign Ministry after it took issue with President Biden calling Chinese President Xi Jinping a "dictator."

June 21, 2023

North Korea state media mocks US for Blinken's 'disgraceful begging trip' to meet with Xi

North Korean state media ran a report mocking the U.S. for meeting with Chinese leadership this week, calling the move an attempt to "beg for the relaxation."

June 21, 2023

EU unveils massive, multi-year plan to rebuild Ukraine

The European Commission announced a project to help rebuild Ukraine through amid calls for an equivalent to the post-World War II Marshall Plan.