Politics May 10 U.S. says Israel’s use of U.S. arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete The Biden administration says Israel's use of U.S-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law. But the administration says wartime conditions in the Palestinian territory prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes.
World May 10 U.S. announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine The announcement Friday comes as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the northeast Kharkiv region. This is the third tranche of aid for Ukraine since Congress passed supplemental funding in late April after months of gridlock.
Politics May 01 WATCH: Blinken calls on Hamas to accept cease-fire agreement, ‘deal is there, they should take it’ The current round of talks appears to be serious, with Hamas considering a new proposal. But the sides remain far apart on the key issue of whether the war should end as part of an emerging deal.
World May 01 ‘The time is now’: Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to move ahead with a cease-fire deal The current round of talks appears to be serious, but the sides remain far apart on one key issue — whether the war should end as part of an emerging deal.
World Apr 29 Blinken says Israel must still work to boost humanitarian aid to ease catastrophe in Gaza Blinken said the best way to ease the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza would be to conclude an elusive cease-fire agreement that would release hostages held by Hamas.
Politics Apr 26 In Beijing, Blinken and Xi meet to improve the relationship between U.S. and China Talks between the two sides have increased in recent months, even as differences have grown.
Politics Apr 25 Blinken raises concerns about Chinese trade policies with local officials in Shanghai U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised what the U.S. describes as unfair Chinese trade practices during his first full day of meetings in China on Thursday with local government officials in the financial hub of Shanghai.
Politics Apr 24 Blinken begins China visit as tensions rise over new U.S. bill forcing TikTok sale Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday just hours after the Senate voted on long-stalled legislation to force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform.
Politics Apr 15 Biden to host Iraq’s prime minister amid soaring tensions in Middle East President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel.
World Apr 12 U.S. and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea The U.S. and Filipino foreign and defense ministers and national security advisers met to discuss strategic and military issues Friday.