State Department refuses to allow charter flights carrying Americans to land at DoD bases. Citing security risks, the State Department has refused to grant official approval for private…
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State Department Negotiates More Afghanistan Flights
Secretary Blinken believes about 100 Americans still remain in the country. On Tuesday, State Secretary Antony Blinken reported on the ongoing effort to withdraw U.S. citizens from Afghanistan.…
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Secretary of State Travels to Qatar and Germany
Secretary Blinken to strengthen relations with allies. The State Department announced that Secretary Antony Blinken will travel to Doha, Qatar, and Ramstein, Germany, from September 5 through 8.…
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Afghanistan Neighbors Close Borders
U.S. State Department highlights security requirements necessary for airport operations. None of Afghanistan’s airports are currently open. Afghanistan’s neighbors have closed their borders to people trying to flee…
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Afghan Christians Turned Away from Airport by U.S.
State Department regulations do not prioritize religious minorities. Fearing religious violence by the Taliban, humanitarian aid groups in Afghanistan have been scrambling to get Afghan Christians out of…
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Taliban Agree to Allow Extractions Beyond Deadline
National security advisor says deal reached with U.S.-led coalition. The United States in conjunction with allied nations reached a deal with the Taliban on Sunday to continue extracting…
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Second U.S. Airstrike Hits ISIS Suicide Vehicle
The ensuing explosions indicated the vehicle was heavily armed. An American drone struck a vehicle carrying at least one Islamic State suicide bomber heading for the Kabul airport.…
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State Department Report Indicates Refugee Crises
Officials in Qatar are concerned about conditions at refugee locations. Evacuations from Kabul’s international airport to U.S. military installations in varied countries have been provided for tens of…
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PRAYER ALERT – Explosion Detonated Outside Kabul Airport
UPDATED: The Pentagon reports 169 Afghans and 13 U.S. military personnel among those who lost their lives. UPDATE 8:00 AM EDT (8/27) On Friday, U.S. Army Major General…
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President Nominates Ambassador to China
White House says U.S.-Chinese relations expert Nicholas Burns is well equipped. On Friday, President Biden announced his nomination of Nicholas Burns as the new U.S. ambassador to China.…
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