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US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actions

State Department says US will only recognize a Taliban government if it respects the rights of women and shuns movements such as Al-Qaeda.

US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actions

North Korea: South Korea and US risking 'huge security crisis'

North Korea issues another warning to South Korea and the United States amid their joint military drills.

North Korea: South Korea and US risking 'huge security crisis'

US to require foreign travelers to be vaccinated

Biden administration developing plan that would require most international travelers entering the US to be fully vaccinated.

US to require foreign travelers to be vaccinated

US condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon on Israel

State Department spokesman says Washington will remain engaged with Israeli and Lebanese partners to de-escalate the situation.

US condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon on Israel

Fauci: I don't think we're going to see lockdowns

Top US expert on infectious diseases rules out a return to lockdowns, despite the rise in number of coronavirus cases.

Fauci: I don't think we're going to see lockdowns

Erdan congratulates Biden's anti-Semitism envoy

Ambassador Gilad Erdan congratulates Deborah Lipstadt who was nominated to be the State Department’s anti-Semitism envoy.

Erdan congratulates Biden's anti-Semitism envoy

US position on Western Sahara remains unchanged under Biden

Trump agreed to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara as part of the deal in which Morocco normalized ties with Israel.

US position on Western Sahara remains unchanged under Biden

US ramping up pressure on Poland over restitution law

US special envoy for Holocaust issues says Polish legislation "would cause irreparable harm to both Jews and non-Jews".

US ramping up pressure on Poland over restitution law

US to purchase 200 million more Pfizer doses

The doses are expected to be delivered from October 2021 through April 2022.

US to purchase 200 million more Pfizer doses

Chair of Trump's inaugural committee released on bail

Tom Barrack faces charges he secretly worked as an agent for the United Arab Emirates to influence Trump´s foreign policy.

Chair of Trump's inaugural committee released on bail

Former Trump adviser charged with illegal foreign lobbying

Tom Barrack, former adviser to Donald Trump, charged with illegal foreign lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

Former Trump adviser charged with illegal foreign lobbying

US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in Syria

US drone attack targets truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria, officials in the militia claim.

US drone strikes truck belonging to pro-Iran militia in Syria

US provides $135 million to UNRWA

The move follows an agreement in which UNRWA condemns anti-Israel hatred.

US provides $135 million to UNRWA

US Assistant Sec. of State arrives in Israel for a visit

Trip to include Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramallah, and Bethlehem, as well as follow-up on US Sec. of State Blinken's visit, US Embassy says.

US Assistant Sec. of State arrives in Israel for a visit

MK Mansour Abbas to be invited to Washington

Members of Congress who met with Ra'am chairman were positively impressed by him and sought to invite him for talks in Washington.

MK Mansour Abbas to be invited to Washington

Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and Syria

Pentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days.

Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and Syria

Poll: Nearly half of Republicans don't plan to vaccinate

New poll shows Americans' decision to vaccinate splits largely along party lines.

Poll: Nearly half of Republicans don't plan to vaccinate

Shells fired at US base in eastern Syria

Pro-Iranian militias fire shells at US base in eastern Syria following US air strikes against pro-Iran targets in Syria and Iraq.

Shells fired at US base in eastern Syria

US, France: Time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal

Blinken: There will come a point where it will be very hard to return back to the standards set by the JCPOA.

US, France: Time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal

US won't meet its COVID vaccine goal by July 4

White House COVID coordinator concedes government won't meet its goal of administering vaccines to 70 percent of adults by July 4.

US won't meet its COVID vaccine goal by July 4

President and Chief of Staff to visit USA

At the invitation of President Joe Biden, Israeli President Rivlin will visit the United States for a farewell address.

President and Chief of Staff to visit USA

US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 600,000

The rate of severe illness and death has fallen dramatically, but hundreds of people are still dying daily.

US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 600,000

West won't push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting

Britain, France, Germany, US will not push for resolution against Iran despite its failure to explain uranium traces found at three sites.

West won't push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting

Live: Coast to coast pro-Israel rallies

IAC and other Jewish and pro-Israel organizations are holding protests in wake of Antisemitic attacks and in support of Israel. Watch.

Live: Coast to coast pro-Israel rallies

Fighting for Israel in Congress

With Guardian of the Walls at an end, some USA lawmakers are fighting to protect Israel from criticism for the operation.

Fighting for Israel in Congress

Israeli ambassador hits back at anti-Semitism

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan talks about the outcome of Guardian of the Walls and the rising anti-Semitism in the United States.

Israeli ambassador hits back at anti-Semitism

US evacuates personnel from Israel as IDF eyes ground operation

IDF preparing for possible ground operation, army official says, as US airlifts military and civilian personnel out of Israel

US evacuates personnel from Israel as IDF eyes ground operation

US begins withdrawal from Afghanistan

The first phases of the US's long-awaited exit strategy are underway.

US begins withdrawal from Afghanistan

US jobless claims fall to lowest since start of pandemic

With decrease in those seeking unemployment benefits, the job market appears to be making encouraging gains.

US jobless claims fall to lowest since start of pandemic

Former US Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93

Mondale served as Vice President under Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981.

Former US Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93

96-year-old Holocaust survivor passes away in Boro Park

Chana suffered through the Holocaust before making her way to the United States after the war and marrying a fellow survivor.

96-year-old Holocaust survivor passes away in Boro Park

Report: US prevented top Nazi official from being extradited

Top Nazi official who spied for US was allowed to avoid trial until his death in 1975.

Report: US prevented top Nazi official from being extradited

US lifts sanctions on ICC Chief Prosecutor

Secretary of State Blinken says US lifting sanctions imposed by Trump on ICC Chief Prosecutor and another official.

US lifts sanctions on ICC Chief Prosecutor

US Strategic Command sends out gibberish tweet thanks to toddler

Internet in uproar after Stratcom, responsible for US nuclear forces, sends out random gibberish message on Twitter.

US Strategic Command sends out gibberish tweet thanks to toddler

US surpasses 30 million cases of COVID-19

New cases per day have decreased from their peak in January, but positivity totals remain high.

US surpasses 30 million cases of COVID-19

US sees travel surge, as 1.5 million pass through airports

For the first time since the pandemic began over a year ago, 1.5 million travellers entered the United States on Sunday.

US sees travel surge, as 1.5 million pass through airports

US to sanction Russia and Iran over election meddling

US intelligence community report finds Russian government meddled in 2020 election.

US to sanction Russia and Iran over election meddling

'There is problem of domestic terrorism across the US'

Two months after Capitol riot, what's happening with extremist groups?

'There is problem of domestic terrorism across the US'

The Lebanonization of America

Comparing trends in the USA to the story of Lebanon may serve to show Americans the cost of not correcting their country’s course.Op-ed.

The Lebanonization of America

Satellite footage shows aftermath of US strikes in Syria

Image published by space technology company shows buildings destroyed by US air strikes targeting pro-Iranian militias in Syria.

Satellite footage shows aftermath of US strikes in Syria

US attacks Iranian-backed militia in Syria

At least 17 members of pro-Iranian militia in Syria killed in US air strike which comes in retaliation for rocket attack in Iraq.

US attacks Iranian-backed militia in Syria

Report: Israeli, Saudi officials discussed Biden policy on Iran

Saudi Arabia, like Israel, is troubled by the Biden Administration's position on the Iran nuclear deal.

Report: Israeli, Saudi officials discussed Biden policy on Iran

PA tried to deceive the Biden administration

Senior Hamas official says PA document sent to Biden which says Hamas supports a two-state solution is inaccurate.

PA tried to deceive the Biden administration

US coronavirus death toll tops 500,000

According to NBC News tally, 500,001 people had died of COVID-19 as of Sunday afternoon.

US coronavirus death toll tops 500,000

Former senior IDF commanders salute former US ambassador

Former Ambassador David Friedman gave a parting address to recap his time in Israel and the accomplishments between Israel and the USA.

Former senior IDF commanders salute former US ambassador

US concerned about ICC ruling on Israel

State Department spokesman says US is concerned about the ICC taking steps against Israeli personnel as part of potential war crimes probe.

US concerned about ICC ruling on Israel

US tops 26 million cases of COVID-19

As of Saturday afternoon, there were 26,012,880 confirmed cases with 438,239 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

US tops 26 million cases of COVID-19

US tops 25 million cases of COVID-19

The US has recorded more than 25 million cases of COVID-19 and just under 417,000 deaths, according to NBC News data.

US tops 25 million cases of COVID-19

US coronavirus death toll passes 400,000

The milestone comes just over a month after the US surpassed 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths.

US coronavirus death toll passes 400,000

French FM: US and Iran must return to nuclear deal

French Foreign Minister: Iran is in the process of acquiring nuclear weapons, time to bring Iran and the US back into 2015 deal.

French FM: US and Iran must return to nuclear deal

'Trump was a miracle for Israel but a car wreck for the US'

Former Consul General of Israel in New York pessimistic about the prospects of calming down political extremism in the United States.

'Trump was a miracle for Israel but a car wreck for the US'

Watch: Anti-Semite interrupts Israeli reporter during riot

Live broadcast by Israeli journalist from US Capitol chaos interrupted by an agitator who used anti-Semitic slurs.

Watch: Anti-Semite interrupts Israeli reporter during riot

Kenyan charged with plotting 9/11-style attack in the US

US federal authorities charge 30-year-old with trying to stage 9/11-style attack on behalf of Al-Shabaab.

Kenyan charged with plotting 9/11-style attack in the US

US confirms 'significant and ongoing' cyberattack

US government says a "significant" cyberattack affected its networks. A Cyber Unified Coordination Group will coordinate the US response.

US confirms 'significant and ongoing' cyberattack

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths

Over the last two weeks, Johns Hopkins University has often registered more than 2,500 deaths a day.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths

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F-35 deal with Emirates underway

US Senate rejects two proposals to prevent sale of F-35 planes to UAE.

F-35 deal with Emirates underway

US tops 14 million coronavirus cases

According to Johns Hopkins University, the US has had a total of 14,102,562 coronavirus infections with at least 275,729 deaths.

US tops 14 million coronavirus cases

US tops 100,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations

Meanwhile, the US has reported 196,000 new cases of COVID-19 and 2,733 deaths in the last 24 hours.

US tops 100,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations

US surpasses 12 million COVID-19 cases

US sees an increase of more than 1 million cases in less than a week, says latest Johns Hopkins University data.

US surpasses 12 million COVID-19 cases

US State Dept. presents: Furthering our relationship with Israel

Special 'Fact Sheet' presented by State Department highlights US-Israel relations historically, and under the Trump administration

US State Dept. presents: Furthering our relationship with Israel