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John Kerry gets defensive as MSNBC host points out Russia annexed Crimea when he led Obama State Department

April 25, 2025

John Kerry gets defensive as MSNBC host points out Russia annexed Crimea when he led Obama State Department

Former Secretary of State John Kerry lashed out in an exchange with MSNBC host Chris Jansing after she pointed out that Russia annexed Crimea while he led the State Department.

Trump admin cheers ‘important steps’ as Paraguay targets Iran and its terror proxies

April 25, 2025

Trump admin cheers ‘important steps’ as Paraguay targets Iran and its terror proxies

The Trump administration praised Paraguay for designating Iran’s IRGC, Hamas and Hezbollah as terror groups, calling it a key move to cut off Tehran’s global terror reach.

US–Russia flashpoint looms over Putin's plans for African naval base

April 24, 2025

US–Russia flashpoint looms over Putin's plans for African naval base

Russian plans for a naval base in Sudan to secure a foreign port are alarming the U.S. and risking new tensions with Moscow as Putin races to join the naval powers circling the strategic Red Sea.

Rubio overhauling 'bloated' State Department in sweeping reform

April 22, 2025

Rubio overhauling 'bloated' State Department in sweeping reform

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slashing 132 offices around the world, saying the department had become bloated, bureaucratic and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission.

Russia reduces sentence for American Robert Woodland, who was convicted on drug charges

April 22, 2025

Russia reduces sentence for American Robert Woodland, who was convicted on drug charges

A Russian court reportedly shortened the sentence of detained American Robert Woodland, who has been held overseas following a drug trafficking conviction.

State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes, says streamlined process eliminates 'political bias'

April 21, 2025

State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes, says streamlined process eliminates 'political bias'

A senior State Department official pushed back on NPR's reporting on changes to the 2024 Human Rights Report, saying the restructuring eliminates political bias.

Chinese firm aiding Houthi attacks on US vessels, as airstrikes kill 74

April 18, 2025

Chinese firm aiding Houthi attacks on US vessels, as airstrikes kill 74

The State Department is accusing a Chinese satellite firm of providing imagery to support Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, escalating tensions amid ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.

Trump admin imposes sanctions against Bank of Yemen for supporting Houthis

April 17, 2025

Trump admin imposes sanctions against Bank of Yemen for supporting Houthis

The Trump administration imposed sanctions against the International Bank of Yemen and several of its leaders for allegedly aiding Houthis.

Rubio announces closure of State Department effort that 'was supposed to be dead already'

April 17, 2025

Rubio announces closure of State Department effort that 'was supposed to be dead already'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces "closure of the State Department’s Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI), formerly known as the Global Engagement Center"

US college students arrested abroad fight to get home after passports seized: 'Done nothing wrong'

April 16, 2025

US college students arrested abroad fight to get home after passports seized: 'Done nothing wrong'

Danish authorities have seized the passports of two American college students after they were jailed over an alleged dispute with an Uber driver during a spring break trip.