The president came to office seeing little opportunity to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He may now be forced to get more involved.
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Nuclear Talks With Iran Could Reach Agreement Within Weeks, U.S. Says
Significant hurdles remain. But it was an optimistic signal by the Biden administration that an American return to the accord between Iran and world powers could be within reach.
Blinken, in Ukraine, Warns of Dual Threats: Russia and Corruption
The secretary of state, Antony J. Blinken, noted that, despite a partial pullback by Moscow, “significant” military forces remained on the border. He also urged the Ukrainian president to tackle internal graft.
‘Are You Like This Doggy?’ U.S. Embassy Asked Chinese Students. It Backfired.
In a social media post about visa applications, the consular section in Beijing posed a question that some critics called racist.
Article on Fourth Grader in ’60 Inspires Journalism Class
Sixty years ago, a Times article described one girl’s wish to find a pen pal. A journalism class investigated how the story ended.
Why an Estimated 100,000 Americans Abroad Face Passport Problems
Consular appointments for U.S. citizens overseas are nearly impossible to come by as many embassies, plagued by Covid restrictions and staff reductions, remain all but closed.
Covid and Travel: Why an Estimated 100,000 Americans Abroad Face Passport Problems
Consular appointments for U.S. citizens overseas are nearly impossible to come by as many embassies, plagued by Covid restrictions and staff reductions, remain all but closed.
State Department Approves Departure of Nonemergency Government Officials From India
The United States is also urging its citizens to leave the country.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Visiting Ukraine
The secretary of state will reassure Kyiv of backing against Russian hostilities, but call for more determined efforts to clean up the political system.
Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, Visits Afghanistan
The American secretary of state said the trip was intended to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to Afghanistan.