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North Korea launches missile during Blinken’s visit to South Korea

Missile was launched into the sea

Published 06 Jan, 2025 11:51am

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Blinken says US has made ‘direct contact’ with Syria’s victorious HTS rebel group

He did not give details on how the contact took place

Published 14 Dec, 2024 11:54pm

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Blinken says Lebanon ceasefire talks ‘in final stages’

'It will make a big difference in saving lives and livelihoods in Lebanon and in Israel'

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:55pm

Pakistan

US Congress members wrote letter to Antony Blinken on Khan’s imprisonment, claims PTI

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Published 12 Oct, 2024 01:58pm

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Israel launches targeted raids in Lebanon despite US opposition to ground offensive

The Israeli military confirmed the execution of 'ground raids' in southern Lebanon

Published 01 Oct, 2024 09:18am

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Blinken leaves Mideast with Gaza truce still out of reach

A senior US official called Netanyahu's "maximalist statements" unhelpful

Published 21 Aug, 2024 05:46pm

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Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire; Israel launches fresh strikes

On Friday, the military ordered the evacuation of areas north of Khan Youni

Published 18 Aug, 2024 02:59pm

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Blinken warns Iran but also Israel not to ‘escalate’

Iran has vowed a response after Israel was suspected of killing Hamas political leader

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:47am

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Antony Blinken heads to key mediator Qatar after Hamas truce deal reply

Hamas says it creates broad prospects for a ceasefire deal in Gaza

Published 12 Jun, 2024 01:30pm

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Blinken promotes Gulf Arab defence in sign to Israel and Iran

Blinken says US will hold talks in the coming weeks with six-nation bloc on integrating air and missile defence

Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:16pm

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US to restrict visas for ‘multiple’ Hong Kong officials

China’s foreign ministry representative in Hong Kong ‘strongly condemned’ Washington’s latest move

Published 30 Mar, 2024 09:23pm

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

Washington, Seoul wrapped up major joint military training exercises last week

Published 18 Mar, 2024 12:01pm

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Aircraft malfunction leaves US top diplomat Blinken stranded in Switzerland

He was in Davos to attend the World Economic Forum

Published 17 Jan, 2024 11:34pm

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Blinken carries Arab message to Israel: keep hope of Palestinian state alive

US secretary of state meets Israeli prime minister Netanyahu

Published 09 Jan, 2024 06:37pm

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US taking allegations against Indian national very seriously: Blinken

US secretary of state says looking forward to seeing results of investigation launched by India into alleged plot to kill Sikh leader

Published 01 Dec, 2023 12:38pm

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Antony Blinken flinches as President Biden calls his Chinese counterpart ‘dictator’

The meeting between the two presidents was the first in-person sit-down

Updated 17 Nov, 2023 06:46pm

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Blinken seeks common front in Israel after Arab tour

Blinken seeks common front in Israel after Arab tour

Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:14am

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Saudi crown prince calls for ending Gaza blockade

Stresses to ensure Palestinian obtain their legitimate rights

Published 15 Oct, 2023 04:46pm

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US nationals likely killed in Israel-Hamas conflict, say Secretary Blinken

Says US could announce new military support to Israel following the Hamas attack

Updated 08 Oct, 2023 08:36pm

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US national security adviser held ‘candid, constructive’ talks with Chinese foreign minister

China's foreign ministry said both sides agreed to maintain high-level exchanges

Published 17 Sep, 2023 09:31pm

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US signs off on transfer of funds to Iran in prisoner deal

The deal will result in the transfer of $6 billion frozen Iranian funds from South Korea

Published 12 Sep, 2023 09:12am

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US Secretary of State Blinken congratulates interim PM Kakar on taking charge

Kakar says interim govnt will be working to facilitate free and fair election

Updated 17 Aug, 2023 11:15am

Pakistan

Past year a testament to the strength of Pak-US relationship: Blome

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says support for Pakistan’s economic success remains strong

Updated 14 Aug, 2023 12:40pm

World

Niger loses aid as Western countries condemn coup

United Nations says coup has not affected its deliveries of humanitarian aid

Published 29 Jul, 2023 04:47pm

Pakistan

Blinken stresses economic reforms, democractic values in call with Bilawal

Russia-Ukraine war and Afghanistan also discussed

Updated 25 Jul, 2023 08:15pm

World

China’s Xi gets nostalgic with ‘old friend’ Kissinger

Kissinger played a key diplomatic role in normalising ties between Washington and Beijing in the 1970s

Published 20 Jul, 2023 06:49pm

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Blinken says China promised not to send arms to Russia

'We have asked the Chinese government to be very vigilant about that,' says Blinken

Published 19 Jun, 2023 05:38pm

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Blinken in China for rare trip amid frosty ties and dim hopes for progress

Chinese FM Qin Gang greets Blinken; neither Blinken nor Qin make comments in front of reporters who were briefly allowed in

Published 18 Jun, 2023 05:18pm

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Blinken set to land in China in rare trip with hopes low for any breakthrough

He is expected to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi and possibly President Xi Jinping

Published 18 Jun, 2023 12:39am

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US sends warning to Bangladesh on free election

I am announcing this policy to lend our support to all those seeking to advance democracy in Bangladesh, says Blinken

Published 25 May, 2023 09:57am