US Delegation Leaves Saudi Arabia Early Over Kippah Row
contact@hellonews.website A U.S. delegation on religious freedom said Monday it cut short its visit to Saudi Arabia after one of its members was asked to remove his Jewish head covering, or…
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US Commits $100 Million More to Multinational Force for Haiti Amid Violence
STATE DEPARTMENT — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday the United States would commit an additional $100 million to a United Nations-backed multinational security force intended to…
Former US Official's Work for Chinese Client Stirs Concern Over Disclosure Loopholes
WASHINGTON — When a Chinese drone company came under U.S. government scrutiny over its alleged ties to China’s military, the company turned to one of America’s pre-eminent lawyers: Loretta Lynch,…
US State Department Requests $4 Billion To Outcompete China
WASHINGTON — The United States must employ “all the tools at our disposal” to outcompete China, a top U.S. State Department official said on Monday, as the Biden administration unveiled…
US Intelligence Chiefs Deliver Grim Warning for Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The frozen military conflict between Ukraine and Russia is starting to thaw and will likely tilt in Moscow’s favor if the United States fails to quickly come through…
Palau’s President Relieved by Security Pact Funding Approval
Washington — Critical funds to counter China in the Pacific are finally on their way to three U.S. allies: Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. On Friday, the Senate passed…
Florida Teachers Can Discuss Sexual Orientation, Gender ID Under 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Settlement
orlando, fla. — Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of instruction, under a settlement…
US Assessing Expansion of Chip Export Controls Impacting China's Military
MANILA, Philippines — The United States is constantly assessing the need to expand export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and manufacturing equipment that could be used…
US, Canada, Indigenous Groups Have Proposal to Address Cross-Border Mining
billings, mont. — The U.S., Canada and several Indigenous groups announced a proposal Monday to address pollution from coal mining in British Columbia that officials say has been contaminating waterways…
UN Chief Fears Global Rollback in Women’s Rights
United Nations — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that women and girls around the world are suffering a rollback in rights, while millions more are bearing the brunt of…
Ukrainians React to Biden’s State of the Union Speech
U.S. President Joe Biden opened his State of the Union address last week with a pledge to continue to support Ukraine, giving Ukrainians hope that a U.S. aid package will…
Trump: TikTok Poses National Security Threat, but Banning It Would Help Facebook
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he still believes TikTok poses a national security risk but is opposed to banning the hugely popular app because doing…
Sen. Bob Menendez Enters Not Guilty Plea to Latest Criminal Indictment
NEW YORK — Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty on Monday to new obstruction of justice charges in a New York court. The new charges were in…
US Ship Deployed to Build Aid Pier Near Gaza
The United States Army deployed a massive ship from Virginia to the eastern Mediterranean. It’s loaded with gear to begin construction of a floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza…
'Oppenheimer' wins best picture at Academy Awards, Emma Stone takes best actress
Los Angeles — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for…