Diplomacy
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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The administration notified Congress last week that it intends to spend nearly $176 million to replace outdated and undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America.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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US paused bomb shipment to Israel before Rafah operation, Defense Secretary says
The U.S. is primarily concerned with how the larger explosives could be used in a dense urban area.
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Hamas continues to shape media narrative with unrealistic, changing cease-fire demands, experts say
"The way Hamas is able to play the media is breathtaking," a former Trump White House National Security Council official said.
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Hamas says it has accepted Egypt, Qatar brokered cease-fire proposal
There was no immediate comment from Israel on the matter.
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Israel orders local Al Jazeera offices to close immediately
"It’s time to remove the Hamas mouthpiece from our country," Netanyahu said after the vote.
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Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel, president says
Colombia already recalled its ambassador to Israel last year.
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You Vote: How concerned are you about China influencing the Caribbean?
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World leaders agree to toughen sanctions on Iran if destabilization of Middle East continues
The statement from foreign ministers from the Group of Seven countries was not particularly comprehensive or forceful. But it was considered a success toward efforts to calm escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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You Vote: Do you think Congress will pass legislation in response to Iran's attack on Israel?
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Watch Live: United Nations Security Council holds emergency meeting following Iran attack
The meeting comes after Iran launched more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend.
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You Vote: Do you approve of limiting military aid to Israel?
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