Aug 03 WATCH: Blinken calls on world to tell Russia to stop using Ukrainian grain as ‘blackmail’ By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press America’s top diplomat lashed out at Russia at a U.N. Security Council meeting for ignoring the world’s appeals and pulling out of the year-old deal that allowed Ukraine to ship more than 32 tons of grain from Black Sea ports to needy… Continue reading
Jul 29 Blinken says Niger must restore ‘democratic order’ to avoid loss of U.S. economic aid By Brian P. D. Hannon, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Political instability in Niger resulting from a military takeover that deposed the president this week threatens the economic support provided by Washington to the African nation, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Saturday. Continue reading
Jul 20 Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as U.S. aims to counter China’s influence in the region By Matthew Lee, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jul 17 WATCH: Blinken urges Congress to act on delayed ambassadorial nominations By Matthew Lee, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 14 Blinken meets with top China diplomat in Indonesia amid regional tensions By Edna Tarigan, David Rising, Jim Gomez, Associated Press United States officials said Blinken stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and raised unspecified concerns by Washington and its allies over China's actions. Continue reading
Jun 20 U.S. and China hold high-level talks, but mutual skepticism remains strong By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Blinken pointed to difficult days ahead, while China’s foreign ministry warned the relationship was in a downward spiral. Continue reading
Jun 19 WATCH: Blinken holds briefing after meeting with China’s President Xi in Beijing By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a press briefing Monday after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Continue reading
Jun 19 Blinken, Xi satisfied with progress after U.S.-China talks but more work to do By Matthew Lee, Associated Press It remained unclear if those understandings can resolve their most important disagreements, many of which have international implications. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 3:31 News Wrap: Blinken holds ‘constructive’ talks with China’s foreign minister In our news wrap Sunday, Secretary of State Blinken met with Chinese officials in Beijing, Israel’s prime minister said his judicial overhaul plan is moving ahead, a new three-day cease-fire went into effect in Sudan, gun violence across the U.S. Continue watching
Jun 18 Blinken kicks off high-stakes meetings in effort to cool soaring U.S.-China tensions By Matthew Lee, Associated Press 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. Continue reading