US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
- Middle East
Antony Blinken says Israel accepted bridging proposal for Gaza ceasefire talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge gaps in ceasefire negotiations and urged Hamas to accept it ahead of further negotiations expected…
- India
Indian American lawmakers call for Congressional hearings on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
New York: Indian American members of the House of Representatives have called for Congressional hearings on the targeted violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. “When the Congress returns from recess, we must hold…
- World
US actively working to get assistance into Gaza: Blinken
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said Washington is “actively working” to ensure that humanitarian assistance can get into Gaza as the Hamas-Israel conflict continued for the 10th consecutive…
- World
Ned Price to step down as State Department spokesperson
Washington: Ned Price would step down as the spokesperson of the State Department, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said as he credited him with resuming the department’s daily press briefings that…
- World
Allowing Russia’s impunity in attacking Ukraine sends a message to potential aggressors: Blinken
New Delhi: Allowing Russia to wage war against Ukraine with impunity would be a message to “would be aggressors” everywhere that they may be able to get away with it too, US…
- World
US determined to de-escalate Taiwan Strait tensions: Blinken
Manila: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday assured Philippine officials that Washington was determined to de-escalate tensions in the Taiwan Strait to keep the region safe and ensure unimpeded access…
- World
Minister Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State in Phnom Penh
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday discussed the situation in Sri Lanka, developments in Myanmar and other pressing global challenges at a…
- World
US welcomes United Nations mediated truce in Yemen
Washington: The United States on Friday welcomed the United Nations-mediated truce in Yemen, with President Joe Biden saying that the initiative is a long-awaited reprieve for the people of the country. I…
- Middle East
Palestinian President in talks with Blinken urges to end Israeli occupation
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories must end through a political solution. During a meeting with Blinken…
