US State Department
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worldTaiwan President Defies China, Returns from Eswatini via Detour
President Lai Ching-te returns from Eswatini, vowing no surrender to pressure after a long detour over the Indian Ocean due to denied overflight permissions.
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cryptoUS State Department Backs Anthropic, Targeting Chinese AI Firms
The US State Department supports Anthropic's complaint against Chinese firms for allegedly exploiting US AI models, boosting confidence in the Mythos government contract.
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techUS Accuses China of AI Theft, Shakes Global Market Confidence
US State Department issues global warning on alleged AI intellectual property theft by Chinese firms, impacting markets and Alibaba's AI model race.
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worldUS Brokered Talks: Israel and Lebanon Confirm Historic Diplomatic Dialogue
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon have confirmed direct talks, marking the first such high-level discussions in decades, facilitated by the U.S.
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worldLebanon Demands Ceasefire Before Direct Talks with Israel
Lebanon insists on a ceasefire before engaging in direct negotiations with Israel next week, amidst ongoing strikes and rocket exchanges. US to host talks.
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worldIraq Militia Releases US Journalist Shelly Kittleson
Kataeb Hezbollah agrees to release American freelancer with condition of immediate departure from Iraq amid deteriorating security situation.
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worldUS Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad, Investigation Underway
Shelly Kittleson, a freelance journalist covering the Middle East, was abducted in central Baghdad. Iraqi forces are pursuing leads.
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worldUS Approves Emergency Bomb Casing Sale to Israel Amid Regional Tensions
State Department authorizes urgent weapons sale to Israel, bypassing congressional review due to perceived regional threats and escalating Middle East conflict.