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US State Department restores Israel to highest anti-trafficking ranking for first time since 2021
Justice Minister Yariv Levin called the renewed Tier 1 ranking recognition of Israel’s intensive work against human trafficking.
Syria deepens diplomatic ties with US as it weighs role in Saudi conflict with Houthis - analysis
US begins direct talks with Myanmar in reversal of isolation attempts following military coup
French investigation spotlights Hamas links to crypto funding, local NGOs
Israel should follow Trump and designate Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a terror group - opinion
The State Department named the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood, along with its armed wing, the al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade, as a terrorist organization.
Andrew and Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail as they fight UK extradition for sex offenses
The Tate brothers, former kickboxers who have dual US and British citizenship, have denied any wrongdoing. They are held in a federal jail in Miami as a judge weighs Britain's extradition request.
Turkey does not meet legal requirements to receive F-35, State Department says - exclusive
According to the letter, no F-35 aircraft can be transferred to Turkey until Ankara fully complies with US law.
Malaysia amb. to US summoned by State Department over country's Israel policy
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said that the ambassador told the US State Department that Malaysia's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel was not new
Iran avoiding strikes on Israel over fear of Hezbollah's collapse, former intelligence officer says
"Hezbollah is in a difficult military state everywhere there is friction with IDF troops," said retired military Lt.-Col. (res.) Or Horowitz. "I think Iran and Hezbollah understand that."
State Department urges caution for all US travelers in light of Middle East tensions
"Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation," the State Department wrote on its website.
Trump administration launches campaign to dismantle ICC efforts to infringe on US sovereignty
President Donald Trump and other US officials, such as former President George W. Bush, have long said the ICC should not have the authority to investigate and prosecute Americans.
Top Mamdani official ordered to cancel meeting with Iran's UN representative - report
A State Department official told City Journal that upon learning about the meeting, the State Department met with the Mamdani administration to clarify that the meeting was not acceptable.
US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself amid renewed conflict with Afghanistan
The US considers the Afghan Taliban to be a terrorist group, and Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists that it blames for plotting attacks in Pakistan.
US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness
"It is vital to the US national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability," the statement said.
