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U.S. seeks more information on Reuters report over Nigerian military secret abortion program

A Reuters report that the Nigerian military ran a secret mass abortion program in its war on Boko Haram is "harrowing" and the United States is seeking more information, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.

Reuters

White House holds sensitive meeting on approach to new Israeli government

The government is set to include Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich — politicians known for their Jewish supremacist rhetoric.

Axios

US approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan

The Biden administration has signed off on two new significant arms sales to Taiwan in approvals that are sure to rankle China

The Independent UK

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Republicans launching investigation into handling of U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal

The operation was clouded by a suicide attack that left 13 Americans and roughly 200 Afghans dead.

Axios

US opposes Al Jazeera’s push to take the Abu Akleh case to ICC

Washington reiterates calls for ‘accountability’ although Israel ruled out criminal probe into killing of journalist.

Al Jazeera

U.S. approves potential sale $3.75 billion of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Poland

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of 116 General Dynamics made M1A1 Abrams tanks, other vehicles and munitions to Poland in a deal valued at up to $3.75 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Reuters

U.S. closely monitoring Indonesia's law banning sex outside marriage

The United States is closely monitoring Indonesia's revised law banning sex outside marriage, the State Department said on Tuesday, adding that it is concerned about how the changes could affect the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Reuters

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U.S. not enabling or encouraging Ukraine to strike beyond its borders -spokesman

The United States is not enabling or encouraging Ukraine to strike beyond its borders, the State Department said on Tuesday, after Ukraine demonstrated an apparent new ability to penetrate hundreds of kilometers into Russian air space with attacks on air bases.

Reuters

House GOP announces investigation into reports of ‘secret’ Saudi oil production deal

WASHINGTON — House Republicans announced a probe into reports of a failed “secret deal to boost oil production” between Biden administration officials and Saudi Arabia, as the party prepares to take majority control of the chamber next year.

Tribune News Service

US adds Wagner mercenaries to blacklist for religious persecution

US State Department says it ‘will not stand by’ in the face of a crackdown on religious freedoms.

Al Jazeera

U.S. says it remains ready to meet with Russia over nuclear treaty talks

The United States remains ready to meet Russia for talks over a nuclear treaty despite Moscow having accused Washington of toxic anti-Russian behavior that it cited to pull out of the negotiations earlier this week, the State Department said.

Reuters

US names anti-Pakistan groups 'terrorist' organizations

The State Department says it has added a key anti-Pakistan militant group and its al-Qaida branch to its list of "global terrorists.”

The Independent UK

Family concerned about whereabouts of Whelan, American jailed in Russia

The brother of Paul Whelan, an American jailed in Russia, said on Wednesday his family was concerned about his whereabouts as they had not heard from him for days and had received unclear messages from prison staff that he was moved to the prison hospital.

Reuters

U.S. calls for the release of Cambodian labor activist

The United States on Tuesday said it was deeply concerned by Cambodia's arrest of union leader Chhim Sithar and called for her release and that of other detained trade unionists.

Reuters

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Finland buys more arms from United States as it boosts defences

The U.S. State Department has approved a second significant arms sale to Finland within a month, helping Russia's Nordic neighbour in its bid to strengthen its defences due to the war in Ukraine, Finland and the United States said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lenderking in the Region to Push Forward Peace in Yemen

The US State Department called on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen to “immediately cease their attacks on Yemeni ports” and to engage in peace efforts. It added that US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking started travel on November 27 to Oman and Saudi Arabia to support ongoing…

Reuters

Blinken to announce help for Ukraine's power transmission on Tuesday - U.S. official

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday will announce new assistance to help restore Ukraine’s power transmission ability in the face of Russian attacks targeting the country’s energy grid, a senior State Department official said.

The Independent UK

Russia postpones arms control talks without explanation, US claims

The Biden administration says Russia has abruptly postponed the scheduled resumption of arms control talks this week

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US says Russia abruptly postpones arms control talks

The Biden administration says Russia has abruptly postponed the scheduled resumption of arms control talks this week

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For Afghans who fought against the Taliban, life is fraught under their rule

Those who put their lives on the line in the Afghan National Army and can't find a way out of Afghanistan are working menial jobs, sometimes moving locations every few days in fear for their safety.

The Independent UK

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

Reuters

U.S. welcomes agreement between Kosovo and Serbia

The United States on Wednesday welcomed an agreement between Serbia and Kosovo to end a nearly two-year dispute over car license plates in northern Kosovo, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.

The Guardian - UK

Biden administration ‘dragged feet’ on Mohammed bin Salman immunity ruling

Legal experts raise questions about run-up to granting immunity in civil case involving murder of journalist

Tribune News Service

For some H-1B holders and families, a visit home is fraught with uncertainty

Traveling abroad can be complicated, but for Indians living in the United States on work visas, making trips home often feels unfeasible.

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…

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