Tommy Pigott
American government spokesperson
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You don't solve problems by ignoring them. You solve problems by addressing them,
- spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statementThe Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…
Our policy regarding the complete denuclearization of North Korea remains the same,
The determination comes from a president who doesn't believe talking to someone is a concession,
- Pigott said during a meeting with foreign reporters in WashingtonThe Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026100…
The President promised to combat the destructive woke agenda that has done so much damage to our country and to the world,
- State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott saidCNNcnn.com/2026/10…
Every visa decision is a national security decision. Through continuous vetting on a scale never seen before, we are identifying and removing those who commit crimes, support terrorism, defraud Americans, or abuse our immigration system,
- Pigott addedFox Newsfoxnews.com/us/state…
The diplomatic door is always open. The president is a deal maker,
- Pigott saidFox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/iran…
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/pacific…US forces targets maritime logistics of Ecuador’s Los Choneros cartel
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/americas…US May Require Parents To Prove Citizenship When Applying For Their Children’s Passports
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France 24france24.com/en/asia…Rescuers searching a flood-hit hydropower project in Nepal have found no survivors after reaching the far end of an underground tunnel with the help of thermal drones, leaving at least 93 workers feared trapped or missing at the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project in Rasuwa district
Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/world/no…Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China
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South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/china…Fresh Flood Warning In Nepal As Bhotekoshi River Swells; Over 2,000 Still Missing
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The Timesthetimes.com/world/asia…Trump administration pauses all immigrant visa applications amid new screening policy
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…The stated goal of the new guidance is to ensure consular officers comprehensively evaluate applicants to prevent admitting individuals who might rely on US public assistance
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1413648…Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’
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The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/world/middle…Qatar says officials working daily to revive US-Iran talks, urges Tehran to reopen Hormuz
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Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…US Sanctions 4 India-Based Firms Over Iran Oil Trade Under ‘Operation Economic Outcast’
Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/business/u…Companies facilitated significant imports of Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…State Department blasts back at 'rogue judge' who overturned aggressive visa crackdown
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/state…In a memorandum opinion issued Friday, U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted a temporary restraining order requiring the government to facilitate the return of a plaintiff identified only as John Doe, who had previously received protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) because of the risk he would face if sent to Mexico
Newsweeknewsweek.com/us/deports…U.S. provides $206 million for Gaza force despite deadlocked peace plan
Haaretzhaaretz.com/israel/news…US slams Chinese actions in South China Sea
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/08…The United States has slammed China over a territorial dispute with the Philippines in the South China Sea, a key maritime region that has emerged as a flash point for questions of regional sovereignty
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Some migrants hoping to come to the US will have to post a refundable $250,000 bond
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Previously set between $5,000 and $15,000 (€4,340 to €13,000), the bond now stands at $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/le…China slams US UFLPA move against Chinese firms as economic coercion, vows rights protection
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202608…The White House on Friday added 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist that is meant to block imports made with alleged forced labour in Xinjiang, marking the third time this week Washington has announced measures aimed at China
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/us…US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/us…American authorities on Thursday enacted blacklisting measures against half a dozen persons and corporate bodies across four nations in response to their involvement with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) alongside its major logistics carrier, Mahan Air
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France 24france24.com/en/video…The renewed strikes marked the first U.S. attacks inside Iran since President Donald Trump paused the bombing campaign Friday after 13 consecutive nights to allow diplomacy another chance
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/world/trump…US strikes Iran after Trump vows to beat the 'fu****g s**t' out of them
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The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1410655…Australia faces new fuel warning as Iran war spreads to Red Sea
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/pakista…Rubio warns of dangerous precedent in Iranian Strait of Hormuz demands
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Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/us…Beijing summons the Philippine ambassador to complain about what it describes as a ‘malicious’ attack on its coastguards
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/china…ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict
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Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…China reaffirms support for ASEAN centrality in regional cooperation ahead of foreign ministers’ meeting
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202607…But it is talks over Myanmar, a member state formally excluded from such summits since its military junta seized power in 2021 and triggered a bloody civil war, that could ratchet up tension
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/07…President Marcos meets US envoys to India and PH, reaffirms century-old alliance
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/07…He is set to join Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a Quad ministerial meeting in the Philippines, held alongside various ASEAN summits
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…State Department considering $100,000 bonds on green-card applicants
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/administr…Kenyans seeking permanent residency in the United States could be required to post a bond of more than Ksh12 million if a green card proposal by President Donald Trump's administration is implemented
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International Business Timesibtimes.com/top/state…US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/07…US sanctions Indian national, firm for fuelling Sudan civil war
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…The United States has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities, including an Indian businessman and his Raipur-based explosives manufacturing company, accusing them of helping fuel Sudan's civil war by supplying materials used by the Sudanese military
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…George Washington’s letter accepting British surrender in America goes on display in London
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Iran rejects Vance's claims of Tehran allowing nuclear inspectors, says interactions with IAEA based on 'safeguards'
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The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition
Reutersreuters.com/world/americas…The meeting in Caracas was the first public rapprochement between the ruling party and opposition members in nearly three years, since the two sides signed a deal to hold 2024 presidential elections
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/world/americas…Trump to Meet Mideast Partners on Sidelines of G7 in France
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Visuals from Nice show trams featuring photographs and advertisements promoting Bharat Innovates 2026, while Indian flags have been displayed across several parts of the city as preparations gather pace for the high-profile India-France engagement scheduled between June 14 and June 16
Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/world/bhar…There are no visa laws that target India specifically, these are applied globally: US official on H1B
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/india/there…This statement was made in response to the worries expressed by Indians residing in the US regarding H-1B visas and immigration policies
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…US and Iran Show Little Progress in Talks After Week of Clashes
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…But as this ceasefire drags on it risks becoming yet another Middle East stalemate, albeit one with international economic and political consequences
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Trump admin bypasses Tehran's isolation campaign to reach Iranians directly
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/trump…Trump doesn't want to go back to using force, because it's unpopular
The Hillthehill.com/opinion/national…Kuwait releases footage of drone strike on airport
France 24france24.com/en/video…Kuwaiti aviation officials released new security video showing the moment an Iranian drone hit into its passenger terminal at the country's main airport
CBS Newscbsnews.com/video/new…Work underway to schedule Quad leaders' summit this year: Marco Rubio
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…It will be accompanied by the APEC CEO Summit and the joint ministerial meeting of foreign and trade ministers
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…Trump’s Iran gamble leaves him trapped between hawks and voters
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…The four Republicans who crossed the aisle, each with different ideologies, don’t exactly fit the bill for such a diagnosis
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce appears to hold in Beirut
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…US President Donald Trump has launched an expletive tirade at Benjamin Netanyahu, as Israel escalates its military campaign in Lebanon
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/world/trump…Israeli troops cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…A nominal ceasefire went into effect on April 17
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026053…Kenyan court halts US plan to open Ebola quarantine centre
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/global/health…Workers inspect medical supplies at a WHO warehouse in Kenya — the country where the U.S. reportedly plans to redirect Americans exposed to Ebola instead of allowing them to return home
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/polit…America at 250: how Trump’s foreign policy is redefining the US story
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/china…Across Europe and Asia, the concern went beyond whether Trump’s apocalyptic threat was real or bluster
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…Germany Summons Russian Envoy After Moscow Threatens More Kyiv Attacks
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…Russia warns foreign diplomats to flee Kyiv before strikes begin
The Timesthetimes.com/world/russia…