A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.
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How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target
Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.
US Boat Strikes Shift to Pacific, Placing Colombia on Watch
All the strikes in recent weeks have taken place in the Pacific, reflecting Colombia’s role in the drug trade and the feuding between Bogotá and Washington.
Rwanda-Backed Militia Says It Will Withdraw From Key City in Congo
The militia said the withdrawal was intended to give ongoing peace talks with the Congolese government “the maximum chance to succeed.”
Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro
In public, the White House says it is confronting Venezuela to curb drug trafficking. Behind the scenes, gaining access to the country’s vast oil reserves is a priority.
For Rubio the Cuba Hawk, the Road to Havana Runs Through Venezuela
President Trump’s secretary of state and national security adviser has long sought to cripple or topple Cuba’s government, which has close security and economic ties to Venezuela.
Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors
Officials initially weighed sending survivors of U.S. attacks on boats suspected of drug smuggling to a notorious prison in El Salvador, to keep them away from American courts.
Zelensky Turns to Europe After Talks With U.S. Officials
Ukraine’s president met with President Emmanuel Macron of France on Monday as Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, was traveling to Russia.
Top Trump Aides to Meet With Ukrainians in Florida on Sunday
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to discuss peace terms again after an uproar over a 28-point proposal drafted with Russian input.
Fresh Reporting on Asylum Seekers at the U.S.-Canadian Border
Canada has made its border with the United States tougher to cross. Here’s what we learned through monthlong reporting on a single case.