World Aug 10 Iran moves 5 Iranian-American prisoners to house arrest, U.S.-based lawyer says The move comes as Tehran for months has suggested a prisoner swap was possible between it and Washington.
Politics Jul 20 Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as U.S. aims to counter China’s influence in the region The State Department says Blinken will dedicate a new U.S. embassy in the Tongan capital of Nukuʻalofa on July 26 before heading to Wellington, New Zealand, where he will attend the women's World Cup match between the U.S. and the…
World Jul 17 WATCH: Blinken urges Congress to act on delayed ambassadorial nominations Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged the Senate to move forward with votes on more than 60 diplomatic nominations, including 38 ambassadors, that have been stalled due to objections by individual lawmakers.
Politics Jul 11 U.S. formally rejoins UNESCO 5 years after withdraw The U.S. return to the Paris-based UNESCO was based mainly on concerns that China has filled a leadership gap since the U.S. withdrew during the Trump administration.
World Jun 20 U.S. and China hold high-level talks, but mutual skepticism remains strong Blinken pointed to difficult days ahead, while China’s foreign ministry warned the relationship was in a downward spiral.
World Jun 19 WATCH: Blinken holds briefing after meeting with China’s President Xi in Beijing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a press briefing Monday after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
World Jun 19 Blinken, Xi satisfied with progress after U.S.-China talks but more work to do It remained unclear if those understandings can resolve their most important disagreements, many of which have international implications.
Politics Jun 18 Blinken kicks off high-stakes meetings in effort to cool soaring U.S.-China tensions U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday kicked off two days of high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing aimed at trying to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the world on edge.
World Jun 12 U.S. plans to rejoin UNESCO and pay $600 million in back dues U.S. officials say the decision was motivated by concern that China is filling the gap in UNESCO policymaking.
Politics Jun 09 Blinken to travel to China next week, carrying out a trip postponed after spy balloon incident U.S. officials say Blinken expects to be in Beijing on June 18 for meetings with senior Chinese officials, including possibly with President Xi Jinping.