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US State Department to Revive Palestinian-Israeli Talks

Israel and the countries that signed the Abraham Accords discussed enhancing cooperation in areas, such as security and information sharing, during the Negev Forum Working Group meetings in Abu Dhabi, according to a US official. The Negev Forum Working Groups Meeting began in the presence of about 150 representatives of…

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Judge halts extradition of El Chapo's son to U.S.

The order comes a day after the younger Guzmán was arrested.

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US Asserts Iran Presents One of its Most Complex Challenges

US administration described Iran as "one of the most complex challenges," stressing that military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow had become a significant obstacle to a possible return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley is currently focusing heavily on supporting the rights of the Iranian…

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Mexico authorities arrest El Chapo's son, sparking deadly riots in Sinaloa state

The U.S. State Department said Ovidio Guzmán was a"high-ranking member" of the Sinaloa Cartel that his jailed father previously led.

Axios

Drug lord, trafficker, killer of wedding singers: How the ‘New Mouse’ followed in the bloody footsteps of his father El Chapo

Ovidio Guzman’s arrest was hailed as a major blow to Mexico’s all-powerful Sinaloa Cartel. The son of the notorious El Chapo may now face extradition to the US, writes Bevan Hurley

The Independent UK

LA County public defender remains jailed in Venezuela after 8 months

LOS ANGELES — When Eyvin Hernandez stopped calling while vacationing in Colombia in late March, his younger brother thought the worst had happened.

Los Angeles Times

Sex-abuse video victimizes child long after abuser is gone

A video of a man raping his nine-year-old daughter triggered a global search for the little girl in 2016

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U.S. hopes to see China defeat current COVID outbreak

The United States on Tuesday indicated it stands ready to assist China with its surging COVID-19 outbreak, warning that an uncontrolled spread there may have implications for the global economy.

Reuters

U.S. urges Tunisia to expand political participation

The low voter turnout in Tunisia's parliamentary elections reinforces the need for the North African nation to further expand political participation in the coming months, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Sunday.

Reuters

US State Department Launches ‘China House’ amid Rivalry with Beijing

The US State Department on Friday launched its long-planned "China House" unit, an internal reorganization to help expand and sharpen its policymaking toward its top geopolitical rival. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in May announced the creation of China House, calling it a department-wide, integrated team that would coordinate and…

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Thousands protest after opposition Istanbul mayor banned from politics

Thousands of Turks swarmed a central Istanbul square on Thursday in solidarity with the city's opposition mayor after he was banned from politics ahead of next year's presidential election.

France 24

US State Department Spokesman Mute On Israeli ‘war Crimes’ Accusation

Ned Price also failed to refute a reporter’s claim that an Israeli soldier shot an unarmed Palestinian at “point blank range”.

Zenger

Brittney Griner's detainment, conviction and release

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was released on Thursday in a prisoner swap with Russia after the two-time Olympic champion and player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)spent more than nine months detained on a drug possession offense. Here are some of the key moments in her ordeal:

Reuters

U.S. has 'serious doubts' about announced results in Equatorial Guinea election

The United States on Tuesday said it has "serious doubts about the credibility of the announced results" in elections in Equatorial Guinea this month and called on authorities to work with all stakeholders to address allegations of voter fraud.

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What is the S-400 missile system?

Turkey’s apparent willingness to use air defence system bought from Russia could result in further sanctions, US State Department warns Ankara

The Times of India

Now, wait time for US visa interview close to 1,000 days

NEW DELHI: The interview waiting period for first time visitor — B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) — visa applicants in India continues to climb even as the US State Department on Tuesday said the “the global median wait time for a tourist visa (B1/B2) interview appointment is under two months…

Reuters

U.S. urges de-escalation in Syria, opposes violations of Iraq's sovereignty

The United States on Monday urged de-escalation of violence in Syria, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement, after tit-for-tat attacks by Turkey's military and a Kurdish militia.

Reuters

U.S. disappointed Kosovo and Serbia fail to reach agreement, State Dept says

The United States is disappointed Kosovo and Serbia have failed to agree on a solution to their dispute over car license plates used by the ethnic Serb minority in Kosovo, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.

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US Deeply Concerned by Escalating Violence in West Bank

The US State Department has said it was deeply concerned by increasing violence in the occupied West Bank, urging Israel and the Palestinians to “take urgent action” for de-escalation. “The United States is deeply concerned by the increased violence in the West Bank,” US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said…

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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Leads on Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Leaders

The United States said Monday it was increasing its reward for information about key leaders of Somalia's Al-Shabaab to $10 million apiece, a move that follows a spate of deadly attacks by the terrorist group. The US State Department also said it was for the first time offering a reward…

Reuters

U.S. says deeply concerned by increased West Bank violence

The U.S. State Department said it was deeply concerned by violence in the occupied West Bank, where a Palestinian killed three Israelis near a Jewish settlement on Tuesday and Israeli troops killed a Palestinian woman on Monday.

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Armed Militia Announces Responsibility for Death of US Citizen in Iraq

An armed militia calling itself Ashab al-Kahf claimed responsibility for killing the US citizen, Stephen Troll, in Baghdad on Monday evening. The group announced in a statement that Troll was killed in retaliation for the killing of the Quds Force commander, Qasem Soleimani, and the commander of the Popular Mobilization…

Reuters

U.S. alarmed by actions against Guatemalan judges, prosecutors

The U.S. State Department said on Monday it is troubled by what it described as a pattern of actions against Guatemalan judges and prosecutors who handle corruption and human rights cases.

Reuters

Russian attacks on Ukraine's water, energy supplies particularly heinous -State Dept

Russia's attacks on Ukrainian water and energy supplies are aimed at exacerbating human suffering and are particularly heinous, U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Tuesday.

Reuters

Brazil vote 'reinforces' trust in democratic institutions - U.S. State Dept

The election in Brazil that saw leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva elected for a third term as president reinforce trust in the country's democratic institutions, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

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