State Department officials said Wednesday that it will push forward with U.S. sanctions against Iran, and will impose sanctions on anyone who violates the United Nations arms embargo -- despite its … [Read more...] about US officials plan to move forward with enforcing UN sanctions on Iran
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US diplomat pleas for husband jailed in Belarus after visiting family
The pro-democracy protests and subsequent crackdown in Belarus are hitting home for one American couple.Among the hundreds detained by authorities before and after a disputed election last month is … [Read more...] about US diplomat pleas for husband jailed in Belarus after visiting family
Report: Pompeo’s wife asked senior State Department staff for help with holiday cards
Reports have emerged that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s wife asked if senior staff members at the State Department could work during the week of Christmas last year to help complete the family’s … [Read more...] about Report: Pompeo’s wife asked senior State Department staff for help with holiday cards
Pompeo’s RNC speech under scrutiny as House subcommittee launches probe
A House subcommittee announced Tuesday that it is investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech to the Republican National Convention -- over concerns it violates federal regulations and the … [Read more...] about Pompeo’s RNC speech under scrutiny as House subcommittee launches probe
US formally moves to restore UN sanctions on Iran, as Pompeo promises ‘America will not appease’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday began the process to “snapback” U.N. sanctions on Iran, promising that “America will not appease” and taking aim at European allies who he accused of … [Read more...] about US formally moves to restore UN sanctions on Iran, as Pompeo promises ‘America will not appease’
Pompeo signs defense deal to support more US troops in Poland
WARSAW – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sealed a defense cooperation deal Saturday with Polish officials that will pave the way to deploy more American troops to Poland.Pompeo, in Warsaw at the … [Read more...] about Pompeo signs defense deal to support more US troops in Poland
State Dept. calls out Confucius Institute as foreign mission pushing China’s ‘global propaganda’
The State Department on Thursday designated the Confucius Institute U.S. Center (CIUS) as a Chinese foreign mission, the latest move in the Trump administration’s crackdown on Beijing’s influence in … [Read more...] about State Dept. calls out Confucius Institute as foreign mission pushing China’s ‘global propaganda’
State Dept. condemns Chinese sanctions on Sens. Cruz, Hawley, Cotton as attempt to ‘extend authoritarian rule’
The State Department on Tuesday condemned China’s imposition of sanctions on a number of U.S. senators and called it an attempt by Beijing to “extend authoritarian rule beyond its borders.”“We condemn … [Read more...] about State Dept. condemns Chinese sanctions on Sens. Cruz, Hawley, Cotton as attempt to ‘extend authoritarian rule’
State Dept. hits NBC News’ Wuhan lab article as ‘regurgitated Chinese Communist Party propaganda’
The State Department on Monday took aim at an NBC News article about the Wuhan Institute of Virology, accusing the outlet of failing to press for facts and of having had “regurgitated Chinese … [Read more...] about State Dept. hits NBC News’ Wuhan lab article as ‘regurgitated Chinese Communist Party propaganda’
Trump administration sanctions Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam for carrying out Beijing’s ‘policies of suppression’
The Trump administration on Friday announced that it is sanctioning Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam as part of a wave of sanctions on Hong Kong officials over the Chinese government’s 'policies … [Read more...] about Trump administration sanctions Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam for carrying out Beijing’s ‘policies of suppression’
