Joe Biden 23 hours ago Biden admin to tighten restrictions on firearm exports, official says The Biden administration plans to implement new restrictions on firearms exports to limit their diversion to criminal groups and drug cartels, officials say.
State Department 3 days ago State Department contradicts claim of 'same standard' for Israeli, Hamas conduct The U.S. State Department contradicted its previous statements on Tuesday, asserting that Israel is being held to a "different standard" for its conduct amid the ongoing war with Hamas.
POLITICS 4 days ago Biden admin notes 'urgent' concern over Israel in Gaza human rights report Israel was prominently featured in the preface of the Biden administration's 2023 Human Rights Report from the Department of State, which highlighted U.S. concerns about the civilian toll in Gaza.
Israel 5 days ago Israeli leaders condemn expected US sanctions, Netanyahu vows to fight it with all his might Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders criticized the U.S. for expected sanctions against an IDF battalion accused of human rights violations in 2022.
Secretary of State 5 days ago Blinken returns to China with warning over Russian military aid Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make a April 24-26 trip to China as the Biden administration threatens "steps" necessary against firms sending aid to Russia.
Joe Biden 6 days ago Biden admin sanctions Israel national security minister ally, reportedly weighs expanding to IDF unit The Biden administration is likely to impose sanctions against an Israeli military battalion accused of violating human rights before Hamas invaded Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Africa April 19 US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out The U.S. is attempting to broker a new agreement with Niger's military junta that would allow it to remain in the West African country.
Media April 18 United Nations forum pushes for extra funding into reparations progress: 'Back up your words with action' The United Nations call for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries.
Cuba April 17 Former US ambassador, Cuban spy blames decision to betray country on Yale's radical politics in 60s, 70s Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha, who pleaded guilty last week to serving as a Cuban spy, blames radical politics from Yale during formative college years.
UNITED NATIONS April 16 Top Republican demands Biden admin block Iranian foreign minister's visit to UN: 'an insult' to victims The United Nations and U.S. State Department both declined to confirm the foreign minister's visit, but each stressed the need to adhere to access for representatives of all member states.