Appearing with Ukraine’s foreign minister, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the intentions behind Moscow’s latest military buildup were unclear.
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Israel Advances Plan for New Settlement Homes, in First for Bennett Era
Approved despite the objections of the United States, critics say the new building will consolidate Israel’s presence in the West Bank and make it harder to create a Palestinian state.
U.S.-Venezuela Tensions Heat Up Again After Extradition of Maduro Ally
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the region, the window of opportunity for a political resolution has slammed shut. At least for now.
Zalmay Khalilzad, Biden’s Envoy for Afghanistan, Steps Down
An Afghan American and a rare Trump appointee who survived into the Biden administration, Mr. Khalilzad played a central role in the U.S. exit from the country.
Cases of ‘Havana Syndrome’ Reported at U.S. Embassy in Colombia
The State Department is investigating new complaints of mysterious brain injuries before Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s visit to the country next week.
Antony Blinken Has a Delicate Job in Paris After Submarine Row
The secretary of state’s close ties with France will be valuable in smoothing over the diplomatic spat last month over a U.S. submarine deal with Australia.
In Reversal, Israel’s New Government Engages With Palestinian Authority
The government has held high-level meetings with Palestinian officials and aided the Palestinians economically, a sharp change from the previous government.
Blinken Faces Senate Questioning on Afghanistan Withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken admitted no specific fault, but he conceded that he did not know whether a U.S. drone strike last month had targeted an ISIS terrorist or an aid worker.
Blinken Is Grilled on Afghanistan in Congress
At least two Republicans demanded the resignation of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken as he defended the U.S. withdrawal and sought to shift some blame for the chaos to the Trump administration.
U.S. Citizens and Afghans Wait for Evacuation Flights From Country’s North
The Taliban have left hundreds of people stranded in Afghanistan awaiting approval for departure.