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Israel, Lebanon agree on 45-day ceasefire extension, negotiation to continue on two tracks

Both Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a framework for negotiations, including “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."

 Counselor of US State Department Michael Needham, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter pose for photos
US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa holds an "America is back" hat signed by US President Donald Trump next to Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington DC, April 23, 2026.

Third round of Israel-Lebanon peace talks 'productive, positive' so far, US official says

A large US flag flies outside the White House in Washington, DC on November 23, 2025.

US imposes new Iran sanctions, warns shipping companies not to pay Hormuz tolls

CCTV footage from IDF interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, May 1, 2026.

Israel's arrest of Gaza flotilla activists a 'brazen violation of int'l law,' Mamdani charges


Trump administration moves to revoke residency of antisemitism researcher

A prominent antisemitism researcher and US permanent resident is seeking court protection after the Trump administration signaled possible action against him over his work on social media platforms.

Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate

'Trump is a man of action,' US warns Iranian regime in Farsi-language message

A US State Department post warns Iran as protests continue, with reports of dozens killed, hundreds arrested, and Trump threatening similar action to capturing Venezuela's President Maduro.

The State Department's Farsi account issues a warning that you should not "play games with President Trump," January 4, 2026.

Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says

The Chinese J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were launched from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was maneuvering south of the Okinawan islands along with three missile destroyers.

J-10 fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Bayi aerobatic team release colored smoke during a flypast rehearsal ahead of military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China August 24, 2025.

Hamas terrorist surrenders to IDF after crossing Gaza's Yellow Line - report

A "recently recruited" Hamas terrorist who "regretted" his decision to join the terror group surrendered to IDF soldiers after crossing Gaza’s Yellow Line, a US official told CBS News.

A Hamas terrorist sits inside a vehicle in Gaza City, November 20, 2025; illustrative.

US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization

"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government," the US State Department said.

 A coast guard boat of the Venezuelan Navy operates off the Caribbean coast on the day Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro says that Venezuela would deploy military, police, and civilian defenses at 284 "battlefront" locations across Venezuela, amid heightened tensions with the US, Sept. 11, 2025.

Possible human rights violations in Gaza documented in classified US report, sources tell WaPo

The possible violations would take the US State Department "multiple years" to go over.

Palestinians inspect the site of an overnight Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City, October 29, 2025.

US backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, State Department says

The Caesar Act imposed wide-ranging sanctions on Syria targeting individuals, companies, and institutions linked to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

People enter the State Department Building in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2017.

Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, source says

Trump withdraws Joel Rayburn's nomination as assistant secretary of state after concerns over his role in US troop deployment discussions in Syria.

Joel Rayburn, then-US deputy assistant secretary for Levant Affairs and special envoy for Syria, attends a news conference at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, October 29, 2019.

Hamas planning imminent attack on Gazans in violation of ceasefire, US warns

"Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire," the State Department said.

Hamas terrorists seen before a hostage release in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk's death

The US State Department revoked the visas of six foreigners for making social media comments celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, as Trump posthumously honors him.

A poster of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is displayed at a memorial following the fatal shooting of Kirk, at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, US, September 12, 2025