World May 13 The importance of pomp and protocol as Trump goes to China By Didi Tang, Associated Press
World Apr 19 U.S. attacks Iranian-flagged ship as Tehran promises to respond It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran's joint military command called the armed boarding an act of piracy and a ceasefire violation, the state broadcaster said. By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press
World Mar 19 How State Department cuts of Middle East experts affect U.S.'s handling of Iran war In the escalating war in Iran, the State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs would ordinarily be at the center of the geopolitical fray. 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
Feb 16 Watch 4:49 'We will never be a colony,' Canadian foreign minister says to Trump's 51st state remarks By Nick Schifrin, Morgan Till, Andrew Corkery 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… Continue watching
Aug 16 Diplomacy intensifies to stop the Israel-Hamas war By Ravi Nessman, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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