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Biden admin walks tightrope amid Albanian police raid on Iranian dissidents that killed one, injured dozens

June 20, 2023

Biden admin walks tightrope amid Albanian police raid on Iranian dissidents that killed one, injured dozens

A violent raid by Albanian state police on an Iranian dissident camp in Maneza over cybercrime allegations has put the Biden administration is a precarious position.

China in high-level talks for military training facility in Cuba to station troops off US shores: report

June 20, 2023

China in high-level talks for military training facility in Cuba to station troops off US shores: report

Current and former U.S. officials said new U.S. intelligence shows China is in advanced discussions with Cuba for a joint military facility on the island.

Netanyahu issues rebuke over Biden's rumored nuclear 'mini-agreements' with Iran

June 19, 2023

Netanyahu issues rebuke over Biden's rumored nuclear 'mini-agreements' with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to any U.S.-Iran nuclear agreements amid reports on secret talks.

Blinken, Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, re-establishing high-level communications

June 19, 2023

Blinken, Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, re-establishing high-level communications

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke in Beijing Monday at a meeting that re-established high-level communications.

Americans in Taiwan mostly unfazed by US evacuation plan report

June 19, 2023

Americans in Taiwan mostly unfazed by US evacuation plan report

It is estimated that some 80,000 American citizens live in Taiwan. A recent report claimed that the Biden administration was preparing evacuation plans for its American inhabitants in case of a Chinese invasion.

Biden administration pushed by Dems, GOP to expand Trump-era deal to blunt Russia, China

June 19, 2023

Biden administration pushed by Dems, GOP to expand Trump-era deal to blunt Russia, China

The growing presence of U.S. adversaries in Africa sparks push to create alliances between key American ally Israel and African countries, and further expand the Abraham Accords.

Blinken trip to China 'makes no sense' as tensions remain high, trust hits all-time low, expert says

June 17, 2023

Blinken trip to China 'makes no sense' as tensions remain high, trust hits all-time low, expert says

State Sec. Blinken intended to visit Beijing months ago, but the appearance of a surveillance balloon believed to have originated in China derailed those plans.

Three reasons why Blinken's trip to China is a 'mistake': KT McFarland

June 15, 2023

Three reasons why Blinken's trip to China is a 'mistake': KT McFarland

Former deputy national security adviser KT McFarland reacts to China scolding the U.S. ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Beijing visit on 'The Story with Martha MacCallum.'

Biden pick for counterterror post botched handling of Hezbollah, Cruz says: 'Utterly disqualifying'

June 15, 2023

Biden pick for counterterror post botched handling of Hezbollah, Cruz says: 'Utterly disqualifying'

Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Ted Cruz collaborated on a bipartisan plan to free an American detained in Lebanon during Ambassador Elizabeth Richard's tenure, which Cruz cited in his criticism.

Republicans demand answers after top official backs out of hearing on China ahead of Blinken trip

June 15, 2023

Republicans demand answers after top official backs out of hearing on China ahead of Blinken trip

House Republicans are demanding answers after a top State Department official canceled a congressional subcommittee hearing ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing.