diplomacy
Biden pursued botched Afghanistan withdrawal against diplomats' advice: ex-negotiator
President Joe Biden ignored the advice of senior US diplomats – reportedly including Secretary of State Antony Blinken – who urged him not to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan without...
Top US diplomat who ran botched Afghanistan evacuation was picked after Kabul fell, given no plan: testimony
The testimony of John Bass reveals how a lack of State Department planning led to major -- and preventable -- challenges.
Jake Sullivan forced to reschedule high-stakes Saudi Arabia trip to discuss Israel situation after cracked rib
National security adviser Jake Sullivan was forced to reschedule a planned trip to Saudi Arabia to discuss the situation in Israel, after suffering a "cracked rib," according to the White House.
Biden admin rolls out red carpet for Chinese Communist who ran secret NYC police station
Liu Jianchao was welcomed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken -- despite running secret police stations and a dissident crackdown the FBI are warning about.
China foreign minister reportedly fired after bombshell affair, fathering a love child in the US
China's former top dilpomat was reportedly canned after Xi Jinping discovered he had fathered a lovechild in the US during his time as Beijing's ambassador to Washington.
Biden welcomes Japan, South Korea leaders for summit, drawing China's ire
The top leaders of Japan and South Korea are meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday at Camp David, and it's making China uncomfortable.
Henry Kissinger, 100, meets Xi Jinping amid tense US-China relations
Retirement doesn't seem to be Henry Kissinger's thing.
Former US officials met privately with Russia for Ukraine peace talks: report
Three former US national security officials met privately with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, hoping to lay the groundwork for possible negotiations to end Moscow's war on Ukraine.
Biden's policy on China is now outright appeasement
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the White House claim to be pleased by his trip to Beijing.
The girl who tried to bring peace between the US and the Soviet Union
By April 1983, Samantha Smith, now 10, was worried as Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union raised the threat of nuclear confrontation.
Saudi delegation in Iran after China-brokered deal
A Saudi delegation arrived in Tehran Saturday to discuss reopening its diplomatic missions in the Islamic republic.
McCarthy to meet Taiwan president in Calif. -- despite China warning
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Monday that he will meet with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Southern California later this week.
Former Taiwan president to visit China in landmark trip
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou will visit China this month, his office said on Sunday.
Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to re-establish diplomatic ties in China brokered deal
In a landmark deal announced Friday, the Chinese government helped the two previously hostile countries resume diplomatic relations.
Top Chinese diplomat delivers chilling warning to US — change 'distorted' attitude or risk conflict
Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned of "catastrophic consequences" unless the US changes its attitude towards China.
VP Kamala Harris: 'I don’t think' Chinese spy balloon should hurt US ties
Harris said the Biden administration seeks “competition, but not conflict or confrontation” with China.
Calif. lawyer's body back in US, family plans private autopsy
The body of Elliot Blair has been returned to the US, more than two weeks after the California lawyer died under mysterious circumstances in Mexico – and the family plans...
US diplomat's wife dodges prison in wrong-way death of UK teen Harry Dunn
Anne Sacoolas, 45, received an eight-month suspended sentence and was banned from driving for a year after pleading guilty to causing the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn in 2019 by...
US eases oil sanctions on Venezuela as gov and opposition resume talks
Venezuela’s government and its opposition on Saturday agreed to create a U.N.-managed fund to finance health, food and education programs for the poor, while the Biden administration eased some oil...
Russia eyeing Brittney Griner for 'Merchant of Death' prisoner swap
A high-level Russian diplomat said Friday his government was very interested in carrying out a prisoner exchange with the US to secure the release of convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout,...