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US launches online passport renewals, offering bypass of paper mail-in application

September 21, 2024

US launches online passport renewals, offering bypass of paper mail-in application

The U.S. Department of State announced this week that passport holders can update their travel documents via an online portal, skipping the cumbersome paper application required until now.

After repeated promises from Biden administration that a cease-fire is close, war in Middle East is escalating

September 20, 2024

After repeated promises from Biden administration that a cease-fire is close, war in Middle East is escalating

After months of public optimism about the prospects of a cease-fire, Biden administration officials have soured on the prospects of an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.

Iran envoy Malley may have been on 'classified White House call' after clearance suspended, watchdog finds

September 19, 2024

Iran envoy Malley may have been on 'classified White House call' after clearance suspended, watchdog finds

Iran envoy Robert Malley may have taken part in a “classified conference call" with the White House after his security clearance was suspended, according to a report

Blinken confirms Iran supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles

September 10, 2024

Blinken confirms Iran supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles

Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that Iran has supplied Russia with short-range ballistic missiles for its war in Ukraine and vowed the U.S. and its European allies will respond with sanctions.

House committee subpoenas Blinken over deadly Afghanistan withdrawal

September 3, 2024

House committee subpoenas Blinken over deadly Afghanistan withdrawal

House lawmakers subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken to testify about the Biden administration's 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Blinken says Israel accepts Biden cease-fire proposal, calls on Hamas to do the same

August 19, 2024

Blinken says Israel accepts Biden cease-fire proposal, calls on Hamas to do the same

Secretary of State Blinken says Israel has accepted a cease-fire proposal put forward by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar, though the fighting can only end if Hamas too agrees to the deal.

Israeli officials confirm Tel Aviv bombing was a terrorist attack, Hamas claims responsibility

August 19, 2024

Israeli officials confirm Tel Aviv bombing was a terrorist attack, Hamas claims responsibility

Hamas claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv near a synagogue, and Israel officials confirmed the explosion was a result of a "terror attack."

Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew cease-fire negotiations in Gaza

August 18, 2024

Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew cease-fire negotiations in Gaza

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Middle East on Sunday ahead of a renewed push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Blinken postpones Middle East visit over security concerns, anticipated Iranian retaliation

August 13, 2024

Blinken postpones Middle East visit over security concerns, anticipated Iranian retaliation

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a Middle East trip due to heightened security concerns in the region and a possible retaliatory strike from Iran against Israel.

Blinken pressured to freeze Afghanistan aid after revelation nearly $300M could have gone to Taliban

August 7, 2024

Blinken pressured to freeze Afghanistan aid after revelation nearly $300M could have gone to Taliban

Sen. Mike Braun called on Secretary Antony Blinken to freeze aid to Afghanistan amid the revelations of money possibly going to the Taliban.