Diplomacy
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Gulf oil exports hit pre-war levels, blunting Iran's Hormuz leverage amid effective U.S. blockade
Choking on their own choke point: Iran’s neighbors rebuilt their export routes around the Strait of Hormuz while a U.S. blockade of Iran's main portal has left Iran's own crude oil bottled up at home and its empty tankers adrift in Asia.
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State Department says four Americans were on board the Dubai flight to Israel
A State Department spokesperson confirmed the number of American passengers to Fox News and said the department is working with local authorities and stands ready to provide consular assistance to Americans aboard the flight.
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Rubio says Americans will be able to apply for passports online next year through new portal
The new method will be part of America.gov, a new government chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, which will allow the public to research federal services and make it easier to navigate the government.
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Europe may be ‘upset’ with Trump, but his tough love approach is working, military historian says
The move undermines the Trump-backed NATO effort to boost European defense spending and alliance goals to improve missile defense capabilities.
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US Treasury sanctions Supreme Leader of Iran's personal banker
The Treasury Department said the new sanctions are a direct response to Iran's new attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week that ended a fragile ceasefire.
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Trump has plenty of options to avoid endless war in Iran after ceasefire collapse
From ramping up economic pressure to surgical strikes, here are the options President Trump has to bring Iran back to the table.
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State Department moves to end Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism
The action will unlock international trade and investment opportunities for the Middle Eastern country, which will allow it to rebuild.
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Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over,' after sides trade strikes
For me, I think it’s over,” Trump responded when asked about the status of the ceasefire.
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State Department condemns China's ICBM test launch
China conducted the test on Monday and the missile was launched from a submarine in the Pacific. China has defended the launch as part of routine training and said it complied with international law because the missile carried a dummy warhead.
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Iran tests Trump in Hormuz by striking more ships, promises ‘special privileges’ to China
Iran resumed its attacks on commercial ships that tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz outside of Iran-approved routes amid the fragile ceasefire.
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Mike Pence praises Trump for securing Pastor Ezra Jin's release from China
"President Trump should be commended for securing Ezra Jin’s release by raising the case with Xi Jinping in Beijing this year," Pence said on X. "Truly Treasure in Heaven to see this godly man of faith set free."
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Trump spoke with both Putin and Zelensky on Fourth of July ahead of Tuesday's NATO summit in Turkey
The calls came in advance of a NATO summit set to begin in Ankara, Turkey, starting Tuesday, which President Trump plans to attend.
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Tens of thousands turn out for Khamenei funeral, chants of 'Death to America'
Mourners dressed in black and were draped in the red, white and green flags of the Islamic Republic of Iran