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Billions invested in Haiti since 2010 earthquake have not improved country: 'We're still working'

March 15, 2024

Billions invested in Haiti since 2010 earthquake have not improved country: 'We're still working'

The United Nations and United States led an international effort that provided around $13.5 billion to Haiti for recovery after the 2010 earthquake, but many doubt it proved effective.

Top State Dept. official worries Kosovo currency ban could cause 'humanitarian crisis' for Serb minority

March 14, 2024

Top State Dept. official worries Kosovo currency ban could cause 'humanitarian crisis' for Serb minority

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar expressed concern Thursday that Kosovo's ban on the Serbian dinar could cause “an emerging humanitarian issue."

Gaza aid from US, others falling short as critics say better and cheaper ways: Nobody 'knows what's going on'

March 14, 2024

Gaza aid from US, others falling short as critics say better and cheaper ways: Nobody 'knows what's going on'

U.S. aid drops into Gaza have been criticized by aid agencies as ineffective and Palestinians have complained online about the type of the food being dropped by Washington.

GOP rep says he helped rescue Americans trapped in Haiti: Mission proves Biden's 'pattern of abandonment'

March 13, 2024

GOP rep says he helped rescue Americans trapped in Haiti: Mission proves Biden's 'pattern of abandonment'

Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss his mission evacuating American citizens from an orphanage in crime-torn Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Biden admin under pressure to stop billions of dollars in sanctions relief to Iran

March 13, 2024

Biden admin under pressure to stop billions of dollars in sanctions relief to Iran

Amid Biden’s ongoing waiver of billions of dollars in sanctions relief to the Iran, a new push is unfolding to stop the White House’s payments to America’s top enemy.

White House preparing in case Congress makes UNRWA funding pause permanent

March 13, 2024

White House preparing in case Congress makes UNRWA funding pause permanent

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration is preparing for Congress potentially making the UNRWA funding pause permanent.

Top State Dept. official reassures Kosovo of shared responsibility in Serbian relations during visit

March 13, 2024

Top State Dept. official reassures Kosovo of shared responsibility in Serbian relations during visit

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar met with officials in Kosovo to discuss the ongoing efforts to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.

Biden warned about 'meddling' in Israeli politics after intel report says Netanyahu's leadership 'in jeopardy'

March 13, 2024

Biden warned about 'meddling' in Israeli politics after intel report says Netanyahu's leadership 'in jeopardy'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has consistently faced challenges since the Oct. 7 attack, and disagreements with Washington have only exacerbated the situation.

Top State Dept. official heading to Kosovo to set Serbia peace talks 'back on track'

March 12, 2024

Top State Dept. official heading to Kosovo to set Serbia peace talks 'back on track'

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar stated Tuesday his intent to visit Kosovo, in hopes of reviving talks over normalizing the Balkan nation's ties with Serbia.

Congressman evacuates 10 Americans from crime-ravaged Haiti, slams Biden for 'pattern of abandonment'

March 12, 2024

Congressman evacuates 10 Americans from crime-ravaged Haiti, slams Biden for 'pattern of abandonment'

Rep. Cory Mills previously organized and executed two evacuations of Americans from foreign conflict zones after protracted Biden administration efforts to rescue citizens.