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Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York
ByEdward Wong and Adam Rasgon August 29, 2025

The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.

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Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York
ByEdward Wong and Adam Rasgon August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.

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European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
BySteven Erlanger and Erika Solomon August 26, 2025

Three European powers will meet with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities and avoid reimposing harsh sanctions.

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European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
BySteven Erlanger and Erika Solomon August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Representatives of three European powers met with ministers from Iran over its nuclear activities, but there was little sign of progress.

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Lawmakers Visit Syria to Push for Repealing Sanctions Law
ByRobert Jimison August 25, 2025

A bipartisan pair of members of Congress made the first official U.S. visit there since the fall of the Assad government, arguing that it was time to permanently lift American sanctions.

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Lawmakers Visit Syria to Push for Repealing Sanctions Law
ByRobert Jimison August 25, 2025

A bipartisan pair of members of Congress made the first official U.S. visit there since the fall of the Assad government, arguing that it was time to permanently lift American sanctions.

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U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Right-Wing Outcry
ByHamed Aleaziz and Ken Bensinger August 16, 2025

The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

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U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Laura Loomer Posts
ByHamed Aleaziz and Ken Bensinger August 16, 2025August 17, 2025

The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

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Human Rights Report Under Trump Blunts Language on Israel and El Salvador
ByEdward Wong August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

A collection of U.S. reports on human rights offenses trimmed or omitted past language on violations in El Salvador, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Israel, all seen as partners by President Trump.

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Trump Envoy Witkoff Visits Gaza as Aid Crisis Deepens
ByAdam Rasgon August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

Steve Witkoff went to the Palestinian enclave amid growing pressure on Israel to ease a deepening hunger crisis there. Hamas derided the visit as a “propaganda show.”

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