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Serbia expresses 'deep disappointment' as Kosovo seeks purchase of US anti-tank missiles

January 11, 2024

Serbia expresses 'deep disappointment' as Kosovo seeks purchase of US anti-tank missiles

Kosovo has requested Javelin anti-tank missiles from the U.S., Ambassador Christopher Hill told Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Thursday.

Russian national in California pleads guilty to funneling money to 'jihad' fundraiser supporting terror group

January 9, 2024

Russian national in California pleads guilty to funneling money to 'jihad' fundraiser supporting terror group

The DOJ said a Russian national in California, pleaded guilty to providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization Monday.

Blinken delivers Arab message to Israel: Acceptance requires Palestinian state

January 9, 2024

Blinken delivers Arab message to Israel: Acceptance requires Palestinian state

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv and said Arab states may accept Israel if there is a path to a Palestinian state.

US officials demand Nicaragua release 'unjustly' incarcerated Catholic bishop

January 7, 2024

US officials demand Nicaragua release 'unjustly' incarcerated Catholic bishop

The Biden Administration again criticized the Nicaraguan government on Tuesday for "unjustly" incarcerating Roman Catholic bishop Rolando Álvarez.

Blinken meets with Turkey's Erdogan as Middle East tensions escalate

January 6, 2024

Blinken meets with Turkey's Erdogan as Middle East tensions escalate

Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Turkey and met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the U.S. hopes to Ankara will help calm tensions in the Middle East.

Top House committee probes John Kerry's coordination with eco groups pushing coal power shutdown

January 5, 2024

Top House committee probes John Kerry's coordination with eco groups pushing coal power shutdown

FIRST ON FOX: House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., penned a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, warning against coordination with eco groups.

State Department quiet on slain Hamas leader with $5 million bounty: Wants to prevent 'widening' conflict

January 4, 2024

State Department quiet on slain Hamas leader with $5 million bounty: Wants to prevent 'widening' conflict

Hezbollah leadership has promised a "no rules" retaliation if Israel chooses to pursue war with the terrorist group, which appeared to be hosting now-deceased Hamas leader Saleh Arouri.

Far-right Israeli ministers' remarks on future of Gaza draw rebuke from State Department

January 3, 2024

Far-right Israeli ministers' remarks on future of Gaza draw rebuke from State Department

The State Department rebuked comments from far-right Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir calling for migration of Palestinians out of Gaza.

Biden takes growing heat from Democrat allies, far-left 'Squad' on Israel decision

January 3, 2024

Biden takes growing heat from Democrat allies, far-left 'Squad' on Israel decision

Rep. Ilhan Omar is the latest Democrat piling on the Biden administration for its decision to bypass Congress on Israel aid for the second time in a month.

Blinken mocked for taking pride in Biden State Department's work to 'strengthen global peace and security'

December 29, 2023

Blinken mocked for taking pride in Biden State Department's work to 'strengthen global peace and security'

Social media users tore in U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken after he touted the State Department's work to "strengthen global peace" this year.