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Iran expanding influence 'with impunity' in America's backyard, congresswoman says

June 15, 2023

Iran expanding influence 'with impunity' in America's backyard, congresswoman says

Iran has increasingly cooperated with Latin American countries by developing closer ties and deals, particularly Venezuela on oil shipments, in order to expand influence in the region.

UN U-Turn: Biden to undo Trump policy and return to agency accused of anti-Israel bias

June 14, 2023

UN U-Turn: Biden to undo Trump policy and return to agency accused of anti-Israel bias

Since the U.S. left UNESCO, China has become one of the biggest donors to the organization, giving it significant sway over a group that develops tech and cultural guidelines.

Blinken to travel to China after foreign minister tells him to 'show respect' in phone call

June 14, 2023

Blinken to travel to China after foreign minister tells him to 'show respect' in phone call

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on the phone Tuesday to discuss bilateral and global issues.

Afghanistan cable warned Biden Kabul would fall after US withdrawal: Rep. Michael McCaul

June 8, 2023

Afghanistan cable warned Biden Kabul would fall after US withdrawal: Rep. Michael McCaul

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, says Congress has gained access to a classified 'dissent cable' that warned Biden about the risks of withdrawing from Afghanistan on 'America Reports.'

Reported China spy base in Cuba poses 'imminent threat' to Americans, House Republican warns Biden admin

June 8, 2023

Reported China spy base in Cuba poses 'imminent threat' to Americans, House Republican warns Biden admin

Rep. Carlos Gimenez warned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and State Secretary Antony Blinken about China's reported planned spy base in Cuba.

US issues travel advisory for Caribbean hotspot amid violence, sex assault concerns

June 7, 2023

US issues travel advisory for Caribbean hotspot amid violence, sex assault concerns

The State Department has issued a level two advisories urging travelers to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to the Dominican Republic.

Air India plane flying to San Francisco lands in Russia after engine problem, US citizens 'likely' onboard

June 7, 2023

Air India plane flying to San Francisco lands in Russia after engine problem, US citizens 'likely' onboard

An Air India plane with over 230 people onboard flying from New Delhi to San Francisco landed in Russia after it developed an engine problem, officials said.

'Embarrassing' dissent cable shows Biden 'allowed' Afghanistan to collapse: Rep Issa

June 6, 2023

'Embarrassing' dissent cable shows Biden 'allowed' Afghanistan to collapse: Rep Issa

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., said the Afghanistan dissent cable that Secretary of State Antony Blinken allowed access to Tuesday is "embarrassing" for the Biden administration.

US sanctions 7 members of Russia-linked group over alleged Moldova 'destabilization operations': Blinken

June 5, 2023

US sanctions 7 members of Russia-linked group over alleged Moldova 'destabilization operations': Blinken

The United States is sanctioning seven members of a Russian intelligence-linked group over alleged attempted "manufactured insurrection" against Moldova.

Iran's new leadership role on UN disarmament committee slammed by US, Israel: 'Absurd beyond contemplation'

June 5, 2023

Iran's new leadership role on UN disarmament committee slammed by US, Israel: 'Absurd beyond contemplation'

Iran has been elected to two top positions in the U.N. in a move rejected by the U.S. and its Western allies as "absurd" amid its litany of security violations.