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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that the Taliban renewed promises to let Afghans leave freely amid concern over blocked chartered flights. The Taliban told the United States that "they will let people with travel documents freely depart," Blinken told a news conference in Qatar. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells reporters that he will lead a virtual 20-nation ministerial meeting on the Afghan crisis from Germany alongside Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, following his trip to Qatar on Sunday. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces he will travel to Qatar next week to discuss the situation in Afghanistan with evacuated Afghans and Qatari leader. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces the United States has suspended its diplomatic presence in Kabul and transferred its operations to Doha, Qatar. "Given the uncertain security environment and political situation in Afghanistan, it was the prudent step to take," Blinken says during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on Hamas to accept an "immediate ceasefire" with Israel as the militants met Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Cairo. "We have an opportunity for an immediate ceasefire that can bring hostages home, that can dramatically increase the amount of humanitarian assistance getting to Palestinians who so desperately need it, and then also set the conditions for an enduring resolution," Blinken says as he meets the Qatari prime minister in Washington. "It is on Hamas to make decisions about whether it is prepared to engage in that ceasefire," he adds. SOUNDBITE