anthony blinken

The plea agreement surrounding Julian Assange's case, supported by various officials, may lead to his release and return to Australia, marking a potential end to his lengthy legal battles. The developments indicate a shift in the longstanding saga, with implications for Assange and his family.

The UN Security Council approved a US-backed ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. President Biden urged Hamas to accept the proposal, which has been accepted by Israel. Qatar transmitted the terms, and Blinken urged Netanyahu to accept the plan.

US, allies, private sector work to counter China in Pacific Islands. Blinken mentions initiatives like Google's trans-Pacific cables for improved internet connectivity. Partnership aims to provide better alternatives and choices.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israeli leaders to implement humanitarian pauses in their conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The purpose of these pauses would be to allow for the delivery of aid to the Palestinian enclave and facilitate the release of hostages. Blinken discussed the details of these pauses with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the war cabinet, emphasizing the need to ensure that Hamas does not exploit the pauses for its own advantage.

US Secretary of State Blinken urges Israel to protect Palestinian civilians in war with Hamas; Israeli tanks enter southern Gaza Strip; US vetoed UN demand for humanitarian ceasefire; Blinken calls for civilian protection and access to humanitarian aid; Israeli forces battle in Khan Younis; Hamas militants killed 1,200 people and took 240 hostages; health authorities report 18,000 Palestinians killed and 49,500 injured; US blocks UN ceasefire effort; Biden administration authorizes sale of tank shells to Israel without congressional review.

US-based diaspora body on Tuesday launched an online petition campaign urging the Secretary of State anthony blinken to reduce the long waitlist for various types of American visas being issued from India. "We request the State Department, secretary of state Mr anthony blinken and the US embassies in India to eliminate wait times for visa appointments in India.

The United States announced new sanctions Tuesday against the Taliban as punishment for their repressive treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan. Secretary of State anthony blinken unveiled the new visa restriction policy for current or former members of the Taliban and others involved in repressing women through restrictive policies and violence.

The United States has designated China, Iran and Russia among other nations as "countries of particular concern" under the Religious Freedom Act, secretary of state anthony blinken said on Friday. Several groups, including the Kremlin-aligned Wagner Group, a private paramilitary organization that is active in Syria, Africa and Ukraine, were also designated as entities of particular concern.

The official American explanation that they don’t have enough staff to cope with the post-pandemic rush makes zero sense. Surely, American authorities could have prepped for just such an eventuality well in advance

Indonesia warned leaders including US Vice President Kamala Harris, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov against sharpening rivalries as they wrapped up an East Asia summit in Jakarta on Thursday.

US Vice President Kamala Harris, Chinese premier Li Qiang and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will attend an East Asia summit in Indonesia on Thursday, offering an opportunity for direct, high-level diplomacy between the rivals. The 18-nation meeting will bring Washington and Beijing into contact a day after Premier Li Qiang warned major powers must manage their differences to avoid a "new Cold War".