Stories by

Michele Kelemen

Correspondent, Diplomacy, International Desk

What to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this week

Michele Kelemen | Sep 21, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

United Nations head António Guterres returns to New York for his final U.N. General Assembly as diplomacy falters over wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the global body faces deep divisions.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran

Fatima Al-Kassab, Hadeel Al-Shalchi, Emily Feng, Michele Kelemen | Aug 24, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC

New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one

Michele Kelemen | Jul 8, 2026, 5:27 PM UTC

After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace

Michele Kelemen | Apr 14, 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

Israel and Lebanon agree to start peace negotiations after rare talks in D.C.

Kat Lonsdorf, Daniel Estrin, Michele Kelemen | Apr 14, 2026, 11:27 AM UTC