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Politics January 30

US approves massive arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia for more than $15 billion amid Middle East tensions

The U.S. has approve $15.67 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks and rising Iran tensions in the region.

NFL January 30

NFL, US State Department launch partnership to enhance global sports diplomacy

The U.S. State Department and the NFL launched a public-private partnership to enhance the Department’s sports diplomacy initiatives Thursday.

World January 29

Rubio revokes Iranian officials' US travel privileges over deadly protest crackdown killing thousands

Rubio revoked travel privileges for Iranian officials after organizations accused the regime of killing more than 6,200 protesters. President Trump also warned of a "massive armada."

Iran January 29

State Department demands Iran halt execution of 19-year-old wrestling star

U.S. State Department calls for Iran to halt execution of wrestler Saleh Mohammadi as coach documents regime killing over 30 athletes in crackdown.

White House January 27

Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state's power grows

President Donald Trump credited Secretary of State Marco Rubio with teaching him diplomacy while he shared an anecdote about his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Syria January 24

Lindsey Graham says there's 'strong consensus' to protect Kurds as Syrian forces advance on territory

Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warn of dire threats to Syrian Kurds as Syrian forces attack Kurdish-controlled territory in northern Syria.

World Religions Christianity January 24

Another Christian community at risk in Africa as extremists and war take their toll

Sudan's civil war has reportedly killed 150,000 people and displaced 13 million as Christians face daily terror. Government forces allegedly killed 11 Christians on Christmas Day.

Media January 23

Mamdani tells Trump administration anti-Israel activist should 'remain in New York City' amid deportation case

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil against Trump deportation efforts, calling him "a New Yorker" who deserves to stay.

VIDEO January 22

Trump delivered ‘huge win’ for Americans in Greenland deal framework, says former State Department official

'Fox News @ Night' panelists Nathan Sales and Ellie Cohanim discuss President Donald Trump announcing a Greenland deal framework and other foreign policy moves.

Abortion January 22

State Dept moves to expand Mexico City Policy, targeting abortion, DEI and gender ideology in foreign aid

Mexico City Policy expansion will block U.S. foreign aid from supporting gender ideology and DEI programs plus abortion, according to State Department rules.

Politics January 21

State Dept official confirms 'limited' diplomatic team in Caracas to possibly restore US-Venezuela relations

U.S. diplomatic personnel have been deployed to Caracas as the Trump administration moves to resume relations with Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's capture.