Diplomacy
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State Department expands social media vetting in visa applications to foreign media representatives
The expanded order now applies to foreign media representatives and qualified nationals from Mexico and Canada, and their dependents, who are traveling to the United States for business under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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State Department revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa amid diplomatic dispute
The department said the decision was in retaliation for Brazil withholding formal approval of President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez.
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Trump administration plans to spend hundreds of millions to counter growing Chinese influence
The administration notified Congress last week that it intends to spend nearly $176 million to replace outdated and undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America.
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You Vote: Trump meets Tuesday with Zelensky and Netanyahu. Which war, Ukraine or Iran, ends first?
Trump and Netanyahu will be talking about the conflict in Iran, efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, and the framework agreement for peace in Lebanon.
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All senators invited to Zelensky meeting on Capitol Hill this week: Report
The meeting comes as Zelensky visits the nation's capital to pay his respects to the late-South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly earlier this month. His funeral will take place at the Washington National Cathedral earlier Tuesday.
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Former Clinton CIA Director James Woolsey dies at the age of 84
Woolsey's wife, Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey, told several outlets that her husband, who served as CIA director from 1993 to 1995, died Tuesday from a stroke. His health had already been declining in recent years because of “Havana syndrome."
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Trump rules out enrichment in Saudi nuclear deal, calls for kingdom to join Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump imposes a new condition on the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia after reports that the arrangement could lead to the kingdom enriching its own uranium.
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Trump says he had a 'very good conversation' with new British prime minister
Burnham became the prime minister earlier Monday, shortly after winning a special election to represent his area in parliament. Last week he was named head of the governing Labour Party and former Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned.
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State Department issues worldwide caution travel advisory amid Middle East tensions
The department warned that the situation in the Middle East could result in unforeseen escalation and urged Americans overseas to monitor the news for breaking developments in their region.
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Netanyahu reportedly postpones US trip after failing to get Trump meeting
Graham, who was a major supporter of Israel, died unexpectedly last week at the age of 71-years-old. His office said the senator's funerals will take place on July 28 in Washington, D.C., and July 29 in South Carolina.
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Trump administration exploits Iran war as opportunity to pull Iraq back into American orbit
As the new Iraqi Prime Minister pivots to the U.S.-backed reforms to limit Iran’s influence, President Trump sees an opportunity for U.S. investment, oil deals, and a withdrawal of troops.
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Rubio launches diplomatic effort to dismantle International Criminal Court amid row over sanctions
The court was created under the Rome Statue in 2002 to prosecute genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Rubio to host major counterterrorism summit with 60 countries next week in DC
The summit will take place on July 15 and includes ministers and senior officials from Europe, Asia, and the Western Hemisphere.