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Biden admin notes 'urgent' concern over Israel in Gaza human rights report

April 22, 2024

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.

Israeli leaders condemn expected US sanctions, Netanyahu vows to fight it with all his might

April 21, 2024

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.

Blinken returns to China with warning over Russian military aid

April 21, 2024

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.

Biden admin sanctions Israel national security minister ally, reportedly weighs expanding to IDF unit

April 20, 2024

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.

US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out

April 19, 2024

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.

United Nations forum pushes for extra funding into reparations progress: 'Back up your words with action'

April 18, 2024

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.

Former US ambassador, Cuban spy blames decision to betray country on Yale's radical politics in 60s, 70s

April 17, 2024

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.

Top Republican demands Biden admin block Iranian foreign minister's visit to UN: 'an insult' to victims

April 16, 2024

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.

US approves potential $140M aircraft support deal for Iraq, Pentagon officials confirm

April 16, 2024

US approves potential $140M aircraft support deal for Iraq, Pentagon officials confirm

The U.S. State Department has given approval for the potential sale of aircraft contractor logistics support to Iraq, at an estimated cost of $140 million.

Israel, Iran and the dangerous fecklessness of an American Model UN national security team

April 15, 2024

Israel, Iran and the dangerous fecklessness of an American Model UN national security team

On Saturday night there was a direct and ferocious attack on Israel from Iran. An attack without precedent or parallel. But Biden doesn't want Israel to respond with a counterattack.