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Antony Blinken accuses Russia of using food as a weapon in Ukraine

Addressing the United Nations Security Council, Blinken appealed to Russia to stop blockading Ukrainian ports

Blinken discusses Ukraine, Iran deal with German, French, UK counterparts

'Discussed with my counterparts from Germany, the UK, and France today our plans to continue supporting Ukraine while holding Putin (Russian President Vladimir Putin) and his enablers accountable'

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit US next week

Reportedly, Blinken has also asked the Pakistan Foreign Minister to participate in the "Global Food Security" meeting which will be held on May 18, reported Ary News

Blinken to travel to Germany, France to attend NATO, US-EU trade meeting

On May 14, the Secretary will travel to Berlin to attend an informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers where Allies and partners will discuss their unified response to Russia's war against Ukraine

Cyprus pitches zonal firefighting hub to Israel, Greece to curb wildfires

In a joint statement, the ministers said they had decided to intensify cooperation on issues contributing to resilience, energy security and interconnectivity in the region

Blinken, counterpart Bilawal discuss ties since new Pak govt formation

Secretary Blinken congratulated Bilawal on the assumption of his office and expressed the desire to continue strengthening the mutually beneficial Pakistan-US bilateral relationship

Blinken reassures Sweden ahead of country's NATO application

Sweden may apply for NATO membership later this month or in June while Finland is reportedly considering applying to join the alliance on May 12

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tests positive for Covid-19

Blinken joins a number of high-profile administration officials who have tested positive in recent weeks and months

Blinken to hold meeting on food security threatened by Ukraine war

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be holding a ministerial-level meeting in the United Nations on action for global food security in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Blinken, Ukraine FM Kuleba discuss return of US diplomats, aid package

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday discussed the return of American diplomats to Ukraine as well as an aid of $33 bn to the war-torn country with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.

India developed ties with Russia as US couldn't do it earlier: Blinken

In the case of India, there is a relationship that goes back decades. And Russia, for India, was out of necessity a partner of choice when we were not in a position to be a partner: Antony Blinken

US offers $10 mn for information on Russian intelligence officers

The US is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of Russian intelligence officers who have allegedly conducted activities against the United States, the State said

China paying price for sitting on fence in Russia-Ukraine conflict: Blinken

China is paying a "reputational cost" for sitting on fence on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken told lawmakers on Tuesday.

US says will reopen Kyiv embassy, 'Russia has already failed' in war aims

U.S. officials said they pledged new assistance worth $713 million for Zelenskiy's government and other countries in the region

Russia failing in war aims, Ukraine succeeding: US State Secretary Blinken

The trip by Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is the highest-level American visit to the Kyiv since Russia invaded in late February

US-India need continued collaboration to face 'biggest challenges': Blinken

Highlighting the "deeper academic" ties between the United States and India, Blinken said that the partnership is absolutely crucial and pertinent for addressing the problems of the 21st centu

Sharad Pawar questions Rajnath & Jaishankar's silence on Blinken's remarks

NCP President Sharad Pawar questioned Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar for not rebutting United State Secretary of State Antony Blinken's remarks on 'human rights abuses' in India

Taliban's Afghan takeover has led to 'erosion of human rights': Blinken

Blinken's remarks came as the US state department released the 2021 Human Rights Report on Tuesday.

India, US mull using Indian shipyards for maintenance of American vessels

In a small but significant move, India and the US have decided to explore the possibilities of Indian shipyards not only maintaining but also repairing American navy ships. This is expected to not only further boost the India-US defence trade, but also bring additional business to the Indian shipyards. The decision was taken during the India-US 2+2 ministerial that was held here on Monday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken along with Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin led the American delegation while the Indian delegation was led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. "To further enhance defence industrial cooperation in the naval sector, both sides agreed to explore possibilities of utilising the Indian shipyards for repair and maintenance of ships of the US Maritime Sealift Command (MSC) to support mid-voyage repair of US Naval ships," said the joint statement issued after the 2+2 Dialogue. Over the past one decade, there has been enhanced

Had 'incredibly productive' session of 2+2, says US State Secy Blinken

The just-concluded India US 2+2 Ministerial was "incredibly productive", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.