Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base
By Simon Lewis and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. is prepared to act against Chinese companies supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, a senior U.S. official told reporters, highlighting it as…
Blinken says would like to see Tunisia present revised reform plan to IMF
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said he would like to see Tunisia present a revised reform plan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), adding that it is…
Blinken extends condolences to Berlusconi’s family, Italian people
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his condolences to the family of Silvio Berlusconi and the Italian people following the death of the former Italian prime minister, who…
Blinken Says State Department Considering Sanctions Over ‘Deeply’ Troubling Uganda LGBTQ Law
Blinken Says State Department Considering Sanctions Over ‘Deeply’ Troubling Uganda LGBTQ Law Kate Anderson on May 30, 2023 The State Department is considering imposing sanctions on Uganda over recently signed legislation making…
Blinken says he hopes to reschedule trip to China this year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he was hopeful he could reschedule a visit to China this year after his planned trip in February was canceled…
‘He Was Not Truthful’: Ron Johnson Accuses Antony Blinken Of Lying To Congress About Hunter Biden Communications
‘He Was Not Truthful’: Ron Johnson Accuses Antony Blinken Of Lying To Congress About Hunter Biden Communications Harold Hutchison on May 1, 2023 Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin said Monday that…
U.S.’s Blinken says Beijing needs to make its intentions clear
KARUIZAWA, Japan (Reuters) – The United States is able to move forward with its relationship with China following President Joe Biden’s meeting with leader Xi Jinping last year, but that requires Beijing…
Blinken to visit Vietnam next week, US senator says
HANOI (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Vietnam next week, Senator Jeff Merkley told a news conference in Hanoi on Saturday, as part of Washington’s efforts to move…
US blocks four Georgian officials from entering country over corruption -Blinken
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department on Wednesday blocked four Georgian judicial officials from entering the country due to their involvement in “significant corruption,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in…
Current funding for Ukraine should last for much of the year – Blinken
By Patricia Zengerle and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reassured members of Congress on Thursday that the billions of dollars already approved for Ukraine should last…
US House committee chair gives Monday deadline to Blinken in Afghan subpoena threat
By Patricia Zengerle and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday gave the State Department until Monday to produce documents…
U.S. top diplomat Blinken urges all ICC members to comply with Putin arrest warrant
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday urged all members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to comply with an arrest warrant that the court issued for Russian…
Blinken announces $150 million in new aid for Sahel
NIAMEY (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Thursday $150 million in new humanitarian assistance for Africa’s Sahel region, saying it would provide life-saving support to refugees and others…
Blinken says ‘shares aspiration’ of Ethiopia rejoining U.S. trade programme
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he shared Ethiopia’s aspiration to rejoin the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a U.S. trade programme, as it…
Russia’s Lavrov: conversation with Blinken at G20 was ‘constructive’ but US said nothing new
(Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that a conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in India last…
Day after meeting, Blinken and Lavrov exchange diplomatic swipes
By Krishn Kaushik and Simon Lewis NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of hypocrisy after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia cannot be…
Blinken, Lavrov spoke briefly on margins of G20 meeting – U.S. official
By Simon Lewis NEW DELHI (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke for less than 10 minutes on the margins of the G20 meeting…
‘We Always Have What We Need’: Blinken Dismisses Report Of ‘Low Stockpiles’ As US Funnels Weapons To Ukraine
‘We Always Have What We Need’: Blinken Dismisses Report Of ‘Low Stockpiles’ As US Funnels Weapons To Ukraine Harold Hutchison on February 24, 2023 Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the amount…
Blinken says India, South Africa are on slow trajectory away from alignment with Russia
By Kanishka Singh and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday countries like India and South Africa, which have not joined the West in denouncing…
U.S. will back quake-hit Turkey “as long as it takes”, Blinken says
ANKARA (Reuters) – The United States will support Turkey “for as long as it takes” after its devastating earthquakes, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, while his Turkish counterpart said…
EXCLUSIVE: Advocates Rip Blinken Over Biden Migrant Parole Program That’s Left Adopted Children Stranded In Haiti
EXCLUSIVE: Advocates Rip Blinken Over Biden Migrant Parole Program That’s Left Adopted Children Stranded In Haiti Jennie Taer on February 14, 2023 Advocates are slamming Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the…
Blinken says U.S. shared information on Chinese balloon with dozens of countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday the United States has shared information it has obtained about China’s spy balloon with dozens of countries around the world.…
Blinken postpones trip to China after spy balloon detected in U.S. -reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will postpone his visit to China after a spy balloon was detected flying over the continental United States, according to media reports on…
Blinken to meet China’s Xi during Beijing visit -Financial Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with China’s President Xi Jinping during a visit to Beijing next week, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with…
U.S. concerned over Israeli raid ahead of Blinken visit
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Washington is concerned the security situation between the Israelis and Palestinians could worsen ahead of a visit to the Middle East by Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Blinken, Armenian PM discuss steps to restart bilateral talks with Azerbaijan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Wednesday with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and the two discussed steps to restart bilateral talks with Azerbaijan, the U.S. State…
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