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Global Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup

Some trips by congressional officials have been paid for by Qatar, which is allowed under certain rules, a U.S. official said.The visit by Mr....

Muslim Lawmaker Comes Under Fire in House Debate on ‘Islamophobia’

WASHINGTON — A House effort to pass a bill to combat anti-Muslim bigotry became enmeshed in charges of exactly that prejudice when a right-wing...

Qatar to Represent U.S. Interests in Afghanistan, Blinken Says

WASHINGTON — The tiny Middle Eastern nation of Qatar will serve as a diplomatic proxy for the United States in Afghanistan, Secretary of State...

Blinken Warns Russia Against Making a ‘Serious Mistake’ in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said on Wednesday that Russia’s intentions behind its latest military buildup along Ukraine’s eastern border were...

U.S. Issues First Passport With ‘X’ Gender Marker

The United States has issued its first U.S. passport with an “X” gender marker, acknowledging the rights of people who do not identify as...

Gift Exchanges in the Trump Administration: Furs, Gold and a Mess

The Saudi royal family showered Donald J. Trump and his entourage on his first trip abroad as president with dozens of presents, including three...

Biden Signs Bill to Compensate ‘Havana Syndrome’ Victims

President Biden signed into law on Friday a new government program to compensate C.I.A. officers, State Department diplomats and other federal officials who have...

Antony Blinken Has a Delicate Job in Paris After Submarine Row

Not long ago, the thinner French connections of one of Mr. Blinken’s predecessors as secretary of state, John Kerry, drew snickers from conservatives who...

Ted Cruz Is Blocking Biden Nominees

Mr. Cruz is not the only reason nearly every foreign ambassadorship and many other State Department positions remain unfilled: The Biden White House was...

Blinken’s Speech on Afghanistan: Full Transcript

Fifth, we will stay focused on counterterrorism. The Taliban has made a commitment to prevent terrorist groups from using Afghanistan as a base for...

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