May 12 Blinken delivers some of the harshest public U.S. criticism yet of Israel’s conduct in Gaza By Josh Boak, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Israeli tactics have meant “a horrible loss of life of innocent civilians” but failed to neutralize Hamas… Continue reading
May 02 About 4 in 10 Americans see China as an enemy, a Pew report shows By Didi Tang, Associated Press The findings come as the Biden administration is seeking to stabilize U.S.-China relations to avoid miscalculations that could result in clashes. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Blinken calls on Hamas to accept cease-fire agreement, ‘deal is there, they should take it’ By Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 01 ‘The time is now’: Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to move ahead with a cease-fire deal By Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 29 Blinken says Israel must still work to boost humanitarian aid to ease catastrophe in Gaza By Matthew Lee, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 26 In Beijing, Blinken and Xi meet to improve the relationship between U.S. and China By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Talks between the two sides have increased in recent months, even as differences have grown. Continue reading
Apr 25 Blinken raises concerns about Chinese trade policies with local officials in Shanghai By Matthew Lee, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 24 Blinken begins China visit as tensions rise over new U.S. bill forcing TikTok sale By Matthew Lee, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 14 UN chief urges ‘maximum restraint’ from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran’s attack By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The push to encourage Israel to show restraint mirrored ongoing American efforts to curtail Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, which is now in its seventh month, and to do more to protect civilian lives in the territory. Continue reading
Apr 05 Blinken says Israeli proposals to increase flow of aid to Gaza are welcome but may not meet U.S. demands By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Blinken said Friday that opening more border crossings, if fully implemented, has the potential to surge assistance to Palestinians caught in the fighting between Israel and Hamas. Continue reading