State Department September 21 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.
Israel September 20 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 September 19 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
Iran September 10 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.
Secretary of State September 3 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.
Israel August 19 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.
Israel August 19 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."
Middle East August 18 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.
Middle East August 13 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.
POLITICS August 7 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.