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US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
Read full article: US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North KoreaThe U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation after North Korea sent thousands of troops to aid Moscowโs war against Ukraine.
About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US says
Read full article: About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US saysThe Biden administration says some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraineโs border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days.
US presses ahead with modest Mideast plans despite election uncertainty
Read full article: US presses ahead with modest Mideast plans despite election uncertaintyWith the U.S. presidential election just a week away, the Biden administration is not giving up hope for short-term deals for cease-fires between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to denounce the parliamentary election they say was rigged
Read full article: Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to denounce the parliamentary election they say was riggedTens of thousands of Georgians massed outside parliament, demanding the annulment of the weekend parliamentary election that the president has alleged was rigged with the help of Russia.
Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle East
Read full article: Here's a look at what came out of Blinken's 11th trip to the Middle EastSecretary of State Antony Blinkenโs weeklong trip to the Middle East ended as expected without a cease-fire breakthrough for Gaza, but talks are being revived.
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume
Read full article: Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resumePalestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a school where displaced people were sheltering in the central Gaza Strip has killed at least 17 people.
Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officials
Read full article: Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officialsU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Doha to meet with Qatari officials who have been key mediators for Hamas, as the U.S. struggles to break the logjam of cease-fire negotiations between Israel and the militant group.
Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed
Read full article: Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussedSecretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an โenduring strategic successโ in Gaza after its tactical victories against Hamas.
Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken's hotel
Read full article: Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken's hotelAir raid sirens echoed across Tel Aviv early as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to end a visit.
Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leader
Read full article: Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leaderThe Israeli military says one of its airstrikes in early October killed a top Hezbollah official who had been widely expected to become the groupโs next leader.
Biden says Sinwar's death is an 'opportunity' for a hostage deal and an end to war in Gaza
Read full article: Biden says Sinwar's death is an 'opportunity' for a hostage deal and an end to war in GazaPresident Joe Biden says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is a โgood day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world."
US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
Read full article: US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons fundingThe Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding.
US sees a window for a new push to break political deadlock in Lebanon to ease conflict
Read full article: US sees a window for a new push to break political deadlock in Lebanon to ease conflictSome in Washington and elsewhere believe there may be a window for a new push to break the political deadlock in Lebanon to try to ease escalating war.
Blinken tells ASEAN the US is worried about China's 'dangerous' actions in disputed sea.
Read full article: Blinken tells ASEAN the US is worried about China's 'dangerous' actions in disputed sea.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Southeast Asian leaders Friday that the U.S. is concerned about Chinaโs โincreasingly dangerous and unlawfulโ activities in the disputed South China Sea during an annual summit meeting, and pledged the U.S. will continue to uphold freedom of navigation in the vital sea trade route.
Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders
Read full article: Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leadersSecretary of State Antony Blinken will make his 19th trip in office to Asia this week when he leads the U.S. delegation to a meeting of East Asian leaders in Laos.
Czech government undergoes a reshuffle after a party leaves but retains a majority in Parliament
Read full article: Czech government undergoes a reshuffle after a party leaves but retains a majority in ParliamentPresident Petr Pavel has sworn in two new ministers as part of a reshuffle of the government following the decision of junior coalition partner, the Pirates, to leave the Cabinet.
The US and South Korea reach new deal on costs for the American troop presence
Read full article: The US and South Korea reach new deal on costs for the American troop presenceThe United States and South Korea have tentatively agreed to a new deal covering the costs of maintaining the American military presence there.
After pressing an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire, the Biden administration shifts its message
Read full article: After pressing an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire, the Biden administration shifts its messageThe Biden administration says there's a significant difference between Israeli actions that have expanded its war against the Iranian-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah and Iranโs retaliatory missile attack against Israel.
Haiti says it supports a UN peacekeeping mission to fight the country's violent gangs
Read full article: Haiti says it supports a UN peacekeeping mission to fight the country's violent gangsThe president of Haitiโs transitional presidential council says he supports a U.N. peacekeeping mission to fight gang violence still overwhelming authorities.
Kremlin says changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine are intended as a warning to the West
Read full article: Kremlin says changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine are intended as a warning to the WestA Kremlin spokesman says that changes in Russiaโs nuclear doctrine are intended to discourage Ukraineโs Western allies from supporting attacks on Russia.
US is sending $375 million in military aid to Ukraine and will announce billions more
Read full article: US is sending $375 million in military aid to Ukraine and will announce billions moreThe Biden administration has announced the U.S. will send Ukraine an undisclosed number of medium-range cluster bombs and an array of rockets, artillery and armored vehicles in a military aid package totaling about $375 million.
House Republicans advance contempt charges against Secretary Blinken over Afghanistan testimony
Read full article: House Republicans advance contempt charges against Secretary Blinken over Afghanistan testimonyRepublicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee have advanced contempt of Congress charges against Secretary of State Antony Blinken following a contentious back-and-forth with the Cabinet secretary over an appearance to testify on the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future โ and actually make it happen
Read full article: At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future โ and actually make it happenThe U.N. General Assembly has adopted a โPact for the Futureโ to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
The US is more hands-off than usual in the Middle East. It fears making things worse
Read full article: The US is more hands-off than usual in the Middle East. It fears making things worseThe Biden administration is taking a more hands-off approach than usual during a week of dramatic escalation between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
State Department accuses House GOP of calling Blinken to testify about Afghanistan when he's away
Read full article: State Department accuses House GOP of calling Blinken to testify about Afghanistan when he's awayThe State Department has lashed out at House Republicans over a subpoena for testimony about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, accusing them of repeatedly calling for hearings when they know Secretary of State Antony Blinken is unavailable to appear.
US wants more clarity from Ukraine on possible use of long-range weapons
Read full article: US wants more clarity from Ukraine on possible use of long-range weaponsU.S. officials say the Biden administration still isn't convinced that it should give Ukraine the authority to launch long-range missiles deeper into Russia.
Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
Read full article: Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in GazaU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed frustration at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza.
Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election
Read full article: Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after electionGovernment scientists and artificial intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the European Union will meet in San Francisco after the U.S. elections to coordinate on safely developing AI technology and averting its dangers.
Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, this time without fanfare or a visit to Israel
Read full article: Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, this time without fanfare or a visit to IsraelSecretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Egypt this week on his 10th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began nearly a year ago.
An American activist killed by Israeli fire is buried in Turkey as Israel strikes Gaza
Read full article: An American activist killed by Israeli fire is buried in Turkey as Israel strikes GazaA Turkish-American activist who was killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank has been laid to rest in her hometown in Turkey with thousands lining the streets and anti-Israeli feelings in the country rising.
US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow's troops in Ukraine
Read full article: US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow's troops in UkraineThe U.S. State Department has announced new sanctions on Russian state media, accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
The US and British leaders will talk about Ukraine's push to ease weapons restrictions
Read full article: The US and British leaders will talk about Ukraine's push to ease weapons restrictionsPresident Joe Biden has brushed off a threat from Russian leader Vladimir Putin about war against the West if Ukraineโs allies allow it to use weapons deeper inside Russia.
US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns
Read full article: US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concernsThe Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid.
Ukraine says Russia has started a counteroffensive in its Kursk border region
Read full article: Ukraine says Russia has started a counteroffensive in its Kursk border regionUkraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has launched โcounteroffensive actionsโ in its Kursk region to dislodge Ukrainian forces who stormed across the border five weeks ago and put Russian territory under foreign occupation for the first time since World War II.
Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table
Read full article: Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the tableU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland after hearing repeated appeals from Ukrainian officials to use Western-supplied weaponry for long-range strikes inside Russia.
US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats' visit to Kyiv
Read full article: US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats' visit to KyivThe United States and Britain have pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats.
The US and Britain accuse Iran of sending Russia missiles to use against Ukraine
Read full article: The US and Britain accuse Iran of sending Russia missiles to use against UkraineThe United States and Britain have formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine and will take measures to punish those involved.
Israel says it likely killed an American activist by mistake. The US condemns its ally
Read full article: Israel says it likely killed an American activist by mistake. The US condemns its allyThe Israeli military says an American activist killed in the West Bank last week was likely shot โindirectly and unintentionallyโ by its soldiers, drawing a strong rebuke from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the activistโs family.
Blinken arrives in Haiti to show US support for fighting gang violence
Read full article: Blinken arrives in Haiti to show US support for fighting gang violenceU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Haiti to reaffirm the governmentโs commitment to a multinational mission deployed to fight gangs in the Caribbean country and push for the organization of long-awaited general elections.
The US mulls a peacekeeping operation for Haiti to secure money and equipment to fight gangs
Read full article: The US mulls a peacekeeping operation for Haiti to secure money and equipment to fight gangsThe U.S. assistant secretary for Western Hemisphere affairs says the U.S. is mulling a U.N. peacekeeping operation in Haiti as one way to secure funding and staffing for a current mission led by Kenya to quell gang violence in the Caribbean country.
House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Read full article: House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from AfghanistanHouse Republicans have issued a subpoena for testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken as they finish their investigation into the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in Gaza, Palestinian officials sayPalestinian health officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 16 people in the Gaza Strip.
Key mediator Egypt expresses skepticism about the Gaza cease-fire proposal as more details emerge
Read full article: Key mediator Egypt expresses skepticism about the Gaza cease-fire proposal as more details emergeKey mediator Egypt is expressing skepticism about the proposal meant to bridge gaps in cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas.
Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning 'time is of the essence'
Read full article: Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning 'time is of the essence'U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has ended his latest visit to the Middle East without securing a cease-fire in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken visits Gaza mediators in pursuit of cease-fire deal
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken visits Gaza mediators in pursuit of cease-fire dealU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar as he presses ahead with the latest diplomatic mission to secure a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, even as Hamas and Israel signal that challenges remain.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken pushes for cease-fire in his 9th trip to Mideast since war began
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken pushes for cease-fire in his 9th trip to Mideast since war beganU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza.
Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
Read full article: Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the sameU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether the latest draft had addressed concerns cited by the militant group.
What is the latest on the high-stakes negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza?
Read full article: What is the latest on the high-stakes negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza?U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Israelโs prime minister on Monday as mediators say they are closing in on a deal to halt the war in Gaza and free hostages captured by Hamas.
Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume
Read full article: Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resumeU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will use his ninth diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war to press for the quick conclusion of an elusive cease-fire agreement.
US will keep aid flowing to an Israeli unit accused of rights abuses, citing remediation efforts
Read full article: US will keep aid flowing to an Israeli unit accused of rights abuses, citing remediation effortsThe State Department says it's opted against what would have been its first-ever blocking of aid to an Israeli military unit over rights abuses.
Doug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris' VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics trip
Read full article: Doug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris' VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics tripVice President Kamala Harrisโ husband, Doug Emhoff, took time out of his Olympic duties to rally a group of enthusiastic supporters in Paris.
Israel-Hamas war latest: New Hamas leader can ensure a cease-fire deal is reached, Blinken says
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: New Hamas leader can ensure a cease-fire deal is reached, Blinken saysU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the newly chosen Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has the power to ensure that a cease-fire deal is reached for the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region
Read full article: US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the regionTop U.S. national security leaders are calling for calm in the Middle East and say they are directly pressing Israel, Iran and others to avoid escalating the conflict.
An assassin, a Putin foe's death, secret talks: How a sweeping US-Russia prisoner swap came together
Read full article: An assassin, a Putin foe's death, secret talks: How a sweeping US-Russia prisoner swap came togetherThe 24-person blockbuster prison swap carried out this week required the U.S. to regroup after the unexpected death in February of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whoโd been seen as a key cog in a potential exchange.
AP review of Venezuela opposition-provided vote tallies casts doubt on governmentโs election results
Read full article: AP review of Venezuela opposition-provided vote tallies casts doubt on governmentโs election resultsAn Associated Press review of vote tally sheets released by Venezuelaโs opposition indicates that their candidate won significantly more votes in the presidential election than the government has claimed.
Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the MideastThe Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
Israel-Hamas war latest: A cease-fire is key to ending the region's cycle of violence, Blinken says
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: A cease-fire is key to ending the region's cycle of violence, Blinken saysU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for โall partiesโ in the Middle East to avoid escalatory actions that could plunge the region into further conflict.
Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour
Read full article: Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tourWith large parts of the world in turmoil and deep uncertainty over the future direction of Americaโs global role, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought this week to project an aura of calm normalcy as he traveled through Asia on his first overseas mission since President Joe Biden jolted the 2024 presidential race with his withdrawal.
Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire
Read full article: Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fireIsraelโs suspected killing of Hamasโ political leader in the heart of Tehran points to an Israeli government ever more openly at odds with diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration to calm the region.
US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protests
Read full article: US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protestsThe Biden administration is suspending $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related to foreign agents that critics say was inspired by a Russian law used to crack down on political dissent.
Two strikes on militant leaders risk inflaming a Middle East on edge
Read full article: Two strikes on militant leaders risk inflaming a Middle East on edgeThe targeting of two senior militant leaders in two Middle Eastern capitals within hours of each other โ with each strike blamed on Israel โ risks rocking the region at a critical moment.
US boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China
Read full article: US boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over ChinaWashington officials in Manila have announced $500 million in funding to boost Philippine defenses and progress in a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact amid shared concerns over China's increasingly aggressive actions in the region.
Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike as US warns against escalation
Read full article: Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike as US warns against escalationIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Israel's response would be "severe" as he blamed Hezbollah for a weekend rocket strike from Lebanon that killed 12 children.
Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election
Read full article: Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed electionAs thousands of people demonstrate across Venezuela, opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzรกlez has announced that his campaign has the proof it needs to show he won the countryโs disputed election whose victory electoral authorities handed to President Nicolรกs Maduro.
Blinken says US has 'serious concerns' about announced result of Venezuelan election
Read full article: Blinken says US has 'serious concerns' about announced result of Venezuelan electionU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States has โserious concernsโ about the announced result of Venezuela's hotly contested presidential election that authorities say was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro.
Blinken and envoys from Japan, Australia and India work to improve maritime safety in Asia-Pacific
Read full article: Blinken and envoys from Japan, Australia and India work to improve maritime safety in Asia-PacificTop diplomats from Japan, the U.S., Australia and India have compiled measures to reinforce maritime safety and cybersecurity and to support other Asia-Pacific countries in improving their defenses.
US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China
Read full article: US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from ChinaJapanese and U.S. defense chiefs and top diplomats agreed to further bolster their military cooperation by upgrading the command and control of U.S. forces in the East Asian country and strengthening American-licensed missile production there, describing the rising threat from China as โthe greatest strategic challengeโ.
The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year
Read full article: The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last yearThe United States and China have renewed their mutual grievances as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting since last year amid an uncertain political situation in the U.S. and growing concerns about China's increasing assertiveness in Asia and elsewhere.
Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes
Read full article: Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputesSoutheast Asian top diplomats have condemned violence in Myanmarโs ongoing civil war and urged for โpracticalโ means to defuse rising tensions in the South China Sea during the last of the three-day regional talks with allies including the U.S., Russia and China.
Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 race
Read full article: Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 raceU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case for the Biden administrationโs expanded commitment to Asia and the Indo-Pacific as he visits Laos, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia this week and next.
Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing's sweeping maritime claims
Read full article: Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing's sweeping maritime claimsTop diplomats from Southeast Asia have met with Chinaโs foreign minister for talks that come as friction escalates over Beijing's growing effort to press its sweeping maritime claims.
Ukraine's foreign minister in Hong Kong calls on officials to stop Russia from evading sanctions
Read full article: Ukraine's foreign minister in Hong Kong calls on officials to stop Russia from evading sanctionsUkraineโs Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on Hong Kong to prevent Russia and Russian businesses from using the region to circumvent sanctions.
Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos
Read full article: Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in LaosSoutheast Asian foreign ministers have gathered in the capital of Laos for a regional forum that runs through Saturday.
Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevance
Read full article: Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevancePresident Joe Biden says heโs โdetermined to get as much doneโ as he possibly can in his final six months in the White House.
Heading to Asia, Blinken aims to shore up Indo-Pacific ties and stress US commitment to the region
Read full article: Heading to Asia, Blinken aims to shore up Indo-Pacific ties and stress US commitment to the regionSecretary of State Antony Blinken will head to Asia this week on an eight-day trip aimed at shoring up ties with Indo-Pacific allies and partners but with the priority of assuring them that the United States remains committed to the region.
Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump
Read full article: Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under TrumpSecretary of State Antony Blinken says Ukraine is on its way to being able to โstand on its own feetโ militarily and more than 20 other countries have pledged to maintain their own military and financial aid to the country even if the U.S. were to withdraw its support under a different president.
US says Iran moving forward on a key aspect of developing a nuclear bomb
Read full article: US says Iran moving forward on a key aspect of developing a nuclear bombTwo top Biden administration officials say Iran is talking more about getting a nuclear bomb, and has made strides in developing one key aspect of a weapon in recent months.
Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South Korean intelligence
Read full article: Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South Korean intelligenceThe U.S. Justice Department says a former CIA employee and senior official at the National Security Council has been charged with serving as a secret agent for South Koreaโs intelligence service.
US Sen. Susan Collins says she will write in Haley, once again not vote for Donald Trump in 2024
Read full article: US Sen. Susan Collins says she will write in Haley, once again not vote for Donald Trump in 2024Sen. Susan Collins didnโt vote for Donald Trump for president in 2016 or 2020, and the third time will not be the charm.
Ukraine is on an 'irreversible' path to NATO. But only after war with Russia ends
Read full article: Ukraine is on an 'irreversible' path to NATO. But only after war with Russia endsThe 32-members of NATO are formally declaring that Ukraine is on an โirreversibleโ path to membership in the Western military alliance, offering a bare but more binding assurance of protection once its war with Russia ends.
To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership
Read full article: To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadershipNew Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders or their deputies to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
US asks Haiti to prioritize electoral council amid gang violence and a humanitarian crisis
Read full article: US asks Haiti to prioritize electoral council amid gang violence and a humanitarian crisisU.S. officials have asked Haitiโs prime minister to prioritize the establishment of an electoral council as the country strives to rebuild its government amid rampant gang violence.
Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup
Read full article: Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdupOne of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's most senior aides is leaving for a top job with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and will be replaced by a brother of President Joe Biden's national security adviser.
US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte
Read full article: US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for RutteThe Biden administration has thanked Romania for its president withdrawing from the race to lead NATO, saying the move would help ensure the Western military alliance stays properly focused.
Israel's Netanyahu blames Biden for withholding weapons. US officials say that's not the whole story
Read full article: Israel's Netanyahu blames Biden for withholding weapons. US officials say that's not the whole storyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is claiming that the United States is withholding weapons needed for the war in Gaza.
US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever ties
Read full article: US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever tiesCyprus-U.S. relations have reached their highest level yet after the two countries embarked on a strategic dialogue on key issues including defense, security, energy, crisis management and the fight against terrorism, officials say.
What are the main sticking points in the cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas?
Read full article: What are the main sticking points in the cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas?The latest proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza has the support of the United States and most of the international community, but Hamas has not fully embraced it, and neither, it seems, has Israel.
Blinken says some of Hamas' proposed changes to a cease-fire plan in Gaza are workable and some not
Read full article: Blinken says some of Hamas' proposed changes to a cease-fire plan in Gaza are workable and some notU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that mediators will keep trying to close an elusive cease-fire deal after Hamas proposed numerous changes to a U.S.-backed plan.
The Latest | Hezbollah rocket barrage ups pressure on Israel as Gaza cease-fire negotiations drag on
Read full article: The Latest | Hezbollah rocket barrage ups pressure on Israel as Gaza cease-fire negotiations drag onThe Israeli military says about 215 rockets were fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel, hours after Israeli airstrikes killed a senior Hezbollah militant commander.
Hamas responds to Gaza cease-fire plan seeking some changes. US says it's 'evaluating' the reply
Read full article: Hamas responds to Gaza cease-fire plan seeking some changes. US says it's 'evaluating' the replyHamas says it has given Qatari and Egyptian mediators its reply to the U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, seeking some โamendmentsโ on the deal.
Blinken pushes Israel on postwar Gaza plans as pressure mounts on Hamas to accept cease-fire plan
Read full article: Blinken pushes Israel on postwar Gaza plans as pressure mounts on Hamas to accept cease-fire planU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged top Israeli officials to accept a plan for postwar Gaza as he pushed for more international pressure on Hamas to agree to a cease-fire proposal newly endorsed by the U.N. Security Council.