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Antony Blinken to visit Ukraine as tensions between US-Russia escalate

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ukraine this week and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as tensions between the US and Russia escalate over a possible Russian invasion

Pacific most likely to see 'strategic surprise': US official on China role

Construction on the tiny island of Kanton would offer China a foothold deep in territory that had been firmly aligned to the US.

US, Japan hail stronger partnership, including 2 new defence deals

Seeking to deepen their defence cooperation, the United States and Japan will soon sign a new five-year agreement on sharing the cost of the American military presence in Japan, Antony Blinken said

Blinken, Israeli foreign minister discuss Russia, Iran issues: State Dept

During a call with the Israeli Foreign Minister, Blinken reiterated the Administration's ironclad commitment to Israel's security.

Blinken discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions with Emirati, Saudi counterparts

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the buildup of Russian military near the border with Ukraine in a call with the UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

US, Bucharest 9 group in solidarity with Lithuania against China aggression

Antony Blinken and the representatives of the Bucharest Nine group highlighted their solidarity with Lithuania amid escalating political pressure and economic coercion by China.

Blinken, French, German, UK counterparts reaffirm support for Ukraine: US

Antony Blinken discussed with his French, German and UK counterparts coordination on Russia regarding the tensions with Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a press release.

Blinken, NATO chief discuss readiness for talks over Russia-Ukraine crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg concerns over Russia's military activity near Ukraine

US calls on China to end genocide, crimes in Xinjiang province: Blinken

The US called on China to immediately end genocide and crimes against Muslim Uyghurs and other minority groups in Xinjiang province.This comes after US President Joe Biden on Thursday signed the "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act" that bans importing of goods into the US made with forced labor in Xinjiang."President Biden today signed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, underscoring the United States' commitment to combatting forced labor, including in the context of the ongoing genocide in Xinjiang," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said in a statement.The statement said that the State Department is committed to working with Congress and our interagency partners to continue addressing forced labor in Xinjiang and to strengthen international action against this egregious violation of human rights.This new law gives the U.S. government new tools to prevent goods made with forced labor in Xinjiang from entering U.S. markets and to further promote accountability for persons and

Antony Blinken speaks to Lithuanian Prime Minister amid China's tension

Blinken on Tuesday (local time) spoke with Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte and reaffirmed the importance of robust defense and economic relations between the counties.

Russia to face 'massive consequences' if it moved against Ukraine: Blinken

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (local time) said there will be "massive consequences" for Russia if it engages in further acts of aggression against Ukraine.

Terror groups targeting India continue to operate from Pak: US report

Terrorist groups targeting India continued to operate from Pakistan and Islamabad did not take action against other known terrorists, according to a latest report on terrorism by the US State Dept.

Covid case in Antony Blinken press curtails his Southeast Asia tour

A positive COVID-19 test among US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's travelling party has cut short the top diplomat's first official tour of Southeast Asia.

Blinken says US ready to move forward with sale of F-35s, drones to UAE

A UAE official on Tuesday told Reuters that it had informed the US that it would suspend discussions to acquire F-35 fighter jets, part of a $23 bn deal that includes drones, other advanced munitions

Antony Blinken says Biden administration weighing new sanctions on Myanmar

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is weighing tough new sanctions on Myanmar.

Antony Blinken vows more US military might in Indo-Pacific

The US will expand its military and economic relationships with partners in Asia to push back against China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said

Face-to-face meeting between Biden-Putin 'unlikely', says Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that a face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is "pretty unlikely"

US: Antony Blinken, Defence Secretary Austin mourn demise of Gen Rawat

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday mourned the demise of India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu

Long overdue for Mumbai attack perpetrators to face justice: Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasised the need for a speedy trial of the perpetrators of the carnage carried out by Pakistan-based LeT terrorists in 2008

US lawmakers introduce bill to help Taiwan boost ties amid China tensions

Two US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill earlier this week, which seeks to help Taiwan develop ties with other countries amid China's coercive actions