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State Department Says It Plans To Move Some Afghans Who Helped The U.S. To Safety
Friday, July 02, 2021
With U.S. troops leave Afghanistan, there are growing concerns on Capitol Hill about the fate of thousands of Afghans who worked with the U.S. military.
Biden To Meet With Afghanistan Leaders As Sept. 11 U.S. Troop Withdrawal Nears
Friday, June 25, 2021
President Biden is set to meet with Afghanistan's leaders, President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation.
Iran's President-Elect Is Making Clear Talking About Missiles Program Is Off-Limits
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The U.S. envoy on Iran is getting ready for another round of indirect talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. It is complicated now by a newly elected president of Iran.
Putin And Biden Agreed To Return Ambassadors To Washington And Moscow Posts
Friday, June 18, 2021
At their summit, Presidents Putin and Biden agreed to send their ambassadors back to Washington and Moscow. There are many issues to be resolved about the basic workings of those diplomatic missions.
Outbreak Of Over 100 COVID-19 Cases Sends U.S. Embassy In Afghanistan Into Lockdown
Thursday, June 17, 2021
U.S. Embassy officials in Afghanistan are in lockdown due to an outbreak of over 100 cases of COVID-19.
A COVID Outbreak At The U.S. Embassy In Kabul Has Sickened 114 People And Killed 1
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Military hospital ICU resources are at full capacity and the embassy has been forced to "create temporary, on-compound COVID-19 wards," according to a note sent to embassy staff.
Summits On Summits: Biden Was Busy During His 1st International Trip As President
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Joe Biden wrapped up his first international trip as president with a meeting with Russian President Putin. Biden's trip included a meeting of the G-7 member nations, a NATO summit and an E.U. summit.
Naftali Bennett Is Sworn In As Israel's New Prime Minister
Monday, June 14, 2021
The Israeli parliament voted to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu after 12 years in power. Israel's longest-serving prime minister will be succeeded by Naftali Bennett, a former aide turned political rival.
5 Things To Watch At The Biden-Putin Summit
Monday, June 14, 2021
The June 16 Geneva summit between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is a chance for the two leaders to map out how they will manage a difficult relationship. Here's what to know.
What's Up For (Pointed) Discussion At Biden-Putin Summit
Friday, June 11, 2021
Cyber espionage, regional aggression, a crackdown on opposition politicians: there's a long list of provocations President Biden has to discuss when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin Meeting Will Test Biden's Vow To Prioritize Human Rights
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The impact ordinary Russians face from President Vladimir Putin's recent crackdown on the media and the opposition could be an issue at the forthcoming summit with President Biden.
Senate Panel Told U.S. Is Still Trying To Get To The Bottom Of Havana Syndrome
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
When President Biden meets his Russian counterpart, some senators want him to bring up Havana Syndrome — a mysterious set of symptoms that first affected federal employees stationed in Cuba in 2016.
Afghan Translators Fear Retribution If They Aren't Relocated Before U.S. Withdraws
Monday, June 07, 2021
Thousands of Afghan interpreters, who helped the U.S. military in its two decades in the country, may be at risk. There are growing calls on Capitol Hill to help them relocate to the United States.
To Americans Planning To Travel Abroad: Update Those Passports Before It's Too Late
Thursday, June 03, 2021
As Americans come out of a year of COVID-19 lockdowns, some are looking to travel abroad again. But they'd better check those passport expiration dates, since it takes time to get them renewed.
Blinken Has Promised More Aid For Palestinians, Continued Support For Israel
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised more aid for the Palestinians and continued support for Israel as he follows up in the region during the cease-fire between Hamas and Israel.
Blinken Heading To Jerusalem After Israeli-Hamas Cease-Fire
Monday, May 24, 2021
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Jerusalem, one of his goals will be to avoid getting mired in the crisis. He'll be looking to progress in aid for Gaza and rebuild the U.S.'s role there.
Blinken Confirms The U.S. Is Not Buying Greenland
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Former President Donald Trump wanted to buy Greenland, but Secretary of State Antony Blinken isn't making that pitch. He was there this week pushing for closer ties, trade, and investment.
Blinken-Lavrov Meeting Was Productive, State Department Says
Thursday, May 20, 2021
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Russia's foreign minister in Iceland on Wednesday, in an effort to improve dismal Russian-U.S. relations.
Biden To Waive Sanctions For Company Building Russian Gas Pipeline
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Biden administration has decided to waive sanctions on the company building a controversial gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Antony Blinken In Iceland To Protect U.S. Interest In The Arctic
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been working the phones to the Middle East — but at the same time he's continuing with talks about the Arctic during a visit to Iceland.