Diplomacy
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S. Korea president declares martial law, Parliament rejects declaration, authorities, citizens clash
President Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a late-night TV address
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Trump picks Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, as advisor on Middle East and Arab affairs
“Massad is an accomplished lawyer and a highly respected leader in the business world, with extensive experience on the International scene,” Trump, 78, wrote on Truth Social.
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European-led group with report critical of Iran personally tells leaders policies have 'failed'
Report calls for a dramatic recalibration of West’s engagement strategy with Iranian leadership, suggesting international pressure would lead regime being overthrown
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Watch Live: Trump at Arlington National Cemetery 3 years after service members killed in Afghanistan
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery three years after Abbey Gate attack
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You Vote: Do you think Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts will succeed?
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Blinken announces Israel has accepted latest ceasefire proposal
The secretary is currently on his ninth trip to the Middle East, and is expected to travel to Egypt on Tuesday.
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US official claims country has reached an impasse on improving relations with Cuba: report
The White House said the country will not go any further in improving the relationship until Cuba demonstrates that it is willing to improve its human rights record, but Cuban officials claimed Washington has not gone far enough.
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Antony Blinken postpones trip to the Middle East amid concern of Iran retaliation: report
The delayed trip was intended to include discussions on a potential ceasefire later this week, which is still expected to continue. The secretary was expected to visit Israel, Egypt, and Qatar before discussing the ceasefire agreement Aug. 15.
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Kamala Harris stepping up in joint Biden admin phone call to Netanyahu
The phone call, which comes after Israel launched several retaliatory airstrikes against the terrorist organizations Hezbollah and Hamas, reaffirmed the United States' support for their ally.
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US recognizes opposition's Edmundo González as winner of Venezuela election instead of Maduro
The results of Sunday's presidential election have been in dispute since both candidates claimed victory. But the National Electoral Council declared Maduro the victor on Monday, which gave him a third six-year term.
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Expatriate author CJ Hopkins views on COVID masks became own Orwellian reality, faces German trial
The country that once welcomed Hopkins with open arms has transformed into a battleground over freedom of expression.
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Russia agrees to multi-country prison swap that includes Americans Whelan, reporter Gershkovich
The swap is the largest since the Cold War.