International Relations

EXPLAINER: What's next for the 'Remain in Mexico' policy?
Aug 26, 2021

EXPLAINER: What's next for the 'Remain in Mexico' policy?

The Supreme Court has ordered the reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy, saying the Biden administration likely violated federal law by trying to end the Trump-era program that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S. The decision raised questions about what comes next for the future of the policy, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols


US says 1,500 Americans may still await Kabul evacuation
Aug 25, 2021

US says 1,500 Americans may still await Kabul evacuation

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says as many as 1,500 Americans in Afghanistan may still await evacuation, with six days to go before President Joe Biden's deadline for completing the airlift from Kabul airport


2 US lawmakers' Kabul trip prompts questions, criticism
Aug 25, 2021

2 US lawmakers' Kabul trip prompts questions, criticism

Two members of Congress are facing criticism and questions following their surprise trip to Afghanistan this week


G-7 grapples with Afghanistan, an afterthought not long ago
Aug 24, 2021

G-7 grapples with Afghanistan, an afterthought not long ago

Two months ago, the leaders of the world’s seven major industrialized democracies met at the height of summer on England’s southwest coast


Japan to send military planes to Kabul to evacuate Japanese
Aug 23, 2021

Japan to send military planes to Kabul to evacuate Japanese

Japan is sending three military aircraft to Afghanistan to evacuate Japanese citizens and local staff as security deteriorates following the Taliban takeover


US imposes limited sanctions over Russian gas pipeline
Aug 20, 2021

US imposes limited sanctions over Russian gas pipeline

The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on three Russian ships and companies involved in constructing a controversial gas pipeline from Russia to Europe


Merkel and Putin to discuss Afghanistan, other major issues
Aug 20, 2021

Merkel and Putin to discuss Afghanistan, other major issues

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting Russia to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan, the separatist conflict in Ukraine and Moscow’s treatment of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, among other issues


Russia supports withdrawal of foreign fighters from Libya
Aug 19, 2021

Russia supports withdrawal of foreign fighters from Libya

Russia’s top diplomat has assured his Libyan counterpart that Moscow supports the withdrawal of all foreign fighters from the North African country and is prepared to help work out the details with other countries


Was Biden handcuffed by Trump's Taliban deal in Doha?
Aug 19, 2021

Was Biden handcuffed by Trump's Taliban deal in Doha?

President Joe Biden and his national security team say the Trump administration tied their hands when it came to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan


Misread warnings helped lead to chaotic Afghan evacuation
Aug 19, 2021

Misread warnings helped lead to chaotic Afghan evacuation

The warnings were clear: The Afghan government would likely fall once U.S. troops pulled out


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