World Mar 19 How State Department cuts of Middle East experts affect U.S.'s handling of Iran war By Byron Tau, Associated Press
World Jun 28 Watch 5:31 Europe's top diplomat discusses EU's relationship with Trump and next steps for Iran At this week’s NATO summit in The Hague, Trump declared what was for him unprecedented support for the alliance. Meanwhile, at the European Union summit in Brussels, leaders called for support for Ukraine and diplomacy in the Middle East. Nick… By Nick Schifrin
Politics Jun 17 Watch 6:18 Why Fulbright board members resigned in mass last week A week ago, 11 of the 12 members of the board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright Program, which promotes international educational exchanges, resigned, citing political interference by the Trump administration. Geoffrey Bennett speaks with David Price, one of the former members… By Geoff Bennett, Diane Lincoln Estes
World Feb 16 Watch 4:49 'We will never be a colony,' Canadian foreign minister says to Trump's 51st state remarks The future of Ukraine took center stage at Munich’s security summit over the last few days. Before the U.S. announced it would meet with Russian officials, Nick Schifrin sat down in Germany with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to discuss… By Nick Schifrin, Morgan Till, Andrew Corkery
World Aug 16 Diplomacy intensifies to stop the Israel-Hamas war British and French foreign ministers made a joint trip to Israel while internationally mediated cease-fire talks in Qatar were expected to enter their second day. By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press
Aug 15 WATCH: State Department holds briefing as new round of Israel-Hamas talks begin By Abby Sewell, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press On Thursday, U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said the broader framework of the cease-fire deal laid out by President Joe Biden in May has generally been accepted and that the negotiation was a process. Continue reading
Jul 16 China, Philippines establish presidential hotline to bridge disputes over South China Sea By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The agreement came after Chinese and Philippine officials dealing with the territorial disputes held talks in Manila on July 2. Continue reading
Jan 05 China calls for peaceful coexistence and promises pandas on the 45th anniversary of U.S.-China ties By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China's foreign minister says the United States and China must insist on peaceful coexistence and transcend their differences like they did when they established diplomatic relations 45 years ago this week. Continue reading
Nov 02 U.S. and Arab diplomats urge pause in Gaza fighting as Israeli ground troops advance By Najib Jobain, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press Israel's ground troops are advancing toward Gaza City, as the U.S. and Arab countries intensify diplomatic efforts to ease the siege of the Hamas-ruled enclave and bring about at least a brief stop to the fighting to help civilians. Continue reading
Mar 25 Taliban push for control of more Afghan diplomatic missions By Associated Press The Taliban government is trying to take charge of more Afghan embassies abroad, a spokesman said Saturday, amid their continued international isolation because of restrictions on women and girls. Continue reading