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France riots: What vacationers need to know as violent protests continue

June 30, 2023

France riots: What vacationers need to know as violent protests continue

France has seen a series of massive protests this year over issues ranging from pension disputes, climate change, police brutality and working conditions, affecting travel safety and efficiency.

Blinken grilled on alleged disconnect with Biden on Taiwan post-China trip: ‘We are there for Taiwan’

June 28, 2023

Blinken grilled on alleged disconnect with Biden on Taiwan post-China trip: ‘We are there for Taiwan’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, challenged on President Biden's past claims the U.S. would help defend Taiwan, said that America supports "One China" policy but is "there for Taiwan."

GOP Rep introduces bipartisan 'Marc Fogel Act' pushing State Dept for answers on Americans jailed overseas

June 27, 2023

GOP Rep introduces bipartisan 'Marc Fogel Act' pushing State Dept for answers on Americans jailed overseas

A GOP lawmaker has introduced a bill forcing the State Department to provide more information on Americans imprisoned abroad like Marc Fogel who has been jailed in Russia since 2021.

American citizens arrested in El Salvador as part of nationwide crime crackdown

June 27, 2023

American citizens arrested in El Salvador as part of nationwide crime crackdown

The government of El Salvador has maintained a "state of exception" for over a year as it cracked down on rampant gang violence in the country, arresting tens of thousands of men.

Taiwan elections were major talking point in Blinken’s meetings in China: report

June 25, 2023

Taiwan elections were major talking point in Blinken’s meetings in China: report

Taiwan's upcoming 2024 elections were reportedly a major talking point during Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent trip to Beijing.

Blinken: Wagner march raises 'profound questions' as 'more cracks emerge in the Russian façade'

June 25, 2023

Blinken: Wagner march raises 'profound questions' as 'more cracks emerge in the Russian façade'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wagner chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin's uprising attempt "is an internal matter" for Russia but leaves Putin "distracted."

Was raid on Iran opposition group tied to possible new Biden-Tehran nuclear talks?

June 25, 2023

Was raid on Iran opposition group tied to possible new Biden-Tehran nuclear talks?

As the Biden administration reportedly inches closer to a controversial "mini-agreement" with Iran, some in Congress have expressed concerns about such a nuclear deal.

US spy agencies had intel in mid-June Wagner chief Prigozhin was planning armed action in Russia: report

June 25, 2023

US spy agencies had intel in mid-June Wagner chief Prigozhin was planning armed action in Russia: report

The U.S. reportedly discovered intelligence in mid June of Yevgeniy Prigozhin's plot to lead Wagner mercenaries in an armed action in Russia.

Biden admin, foreign officials react as Wagner Group makes 'march for justice' toward Moscow

June 24, 2023

Biden admin, foreign officials react as Wagner Group makes 'march for justice' toward Moscow

The mercenary Wagner Group started marching towards Moscow after its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed the Kremlin had authorized an attack on his forces Friday.

Beijing, Washington trade barbs after Biden labels China's Xi a 'dictator'

June 21, 2023

Beijing, Washington trade barbs after Biden labels China's Xi a 'dictator'

The State Department clapped back at remarks issued by China's Foreign Ministry after it took issue with President Biden calling Chinese President Xi Jinping a "dictator."