Today: October 22, 2024
Today: October 22, 2024

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MidEast|Political|World

Blinken heads to the Middle East for the 11th time since the Gaza war, but truce prospects uncertain

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading again to the Middle East, making his 11th trip to the region since the Gaza war erupted last year and as Israel steps up attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Blinken heads to the Middle East for the 11th time since the Gaza war, but truce prospects uncertain
US|World

Israel assures US it won't strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say

U.S. officials say the Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month

Israel assures US it won't strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
Political|World

US sees a window for a new push to break political deadlock in Lebanon to ease conflict

Some in Washington and elsewhere believe there may be a window for a new push to break the political deadlock in Lebanon to try to ease escalating war

US sees a window for a new push to break political deadlock in Lebanon to ease conflict
US|World

US opts out of running for reelection on UN Human Rights Council

The Biden administration has decided not to seek a second consecutive term on the much-maligned U.N. Human Rights Council

US opts out of running for reelection on UN Human Rights Council
US|World

Blinken's Kyiv song choice raises eyebrows as Ukraine fights fierce Russian attacks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, an amateur musician, may have thought he had the perfect upbeat song to perform with a Kyiv bar band

Blinken's Kyiv song choice raises eyebrows as Ukraine fights fierce Russian attacks
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden administration restores Trump-rescinded policy on illegitimacy of Israeli settlements

The Biden administration has restored a U.S. legal finding dating back nearly 50 years that Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are “illegitimate” under international law

Biden administration restores Trump-rescinded policy on illegitimacy of Israeli settlements
Europe|News|World

US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference

The Munich Security Conference has been long regarded as a celebration of the U.S.-led post-World War II international order

US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference
Asia|News|Political|US|World

Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make his 19th trip in office to Asia this week when he leads the U.S. delegation to a meeting of East Asian leaders in Laos

Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders
Asia|News|Political|US|World

The US and South Korea reach new deal on costs for the American troop presence

The United States and South Korea have tentatively agreed to a new deal covering the costs of maintaining the American military presence there

The US and South Korea reach new deal on costs for the American troop presence
Europe|News|World

Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland after hearing repeated appeals from Ukrainian officials to use Western-supplied weaponry for long-range strikes inside Russia

Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table
News|US|World

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether the latest draft had addressed concerns cited by the militant group

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will use his ninth diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war to press for the quick conclusion of an elusive cease-fire agreement

Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume
News|US|World

Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour

With large parts of the world in turmoil and deep uncertainty over the future direction of America’s global role, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought this week to project an aura of calm normalcy as he traveled through Asia on his first overseas mission since President Joe Biden jolted the 2024 presidential race with his withdrawal

Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour
Asia|News|US|World

The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year

The United States and China have renewed their mutual grievances as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting since last year amid an uncertain political situation in the U.S. and growing concerns about China's increasing assertiveness in Asia and elsewhere

The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year
Asia|News|US|World

Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 race

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case for the Biden administration’s expanded commitment to Asia and the Indo-Pacific as he visits Laos, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia this week and next

Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 race
Asia|News|US|World

Heading to Asia, Blinken aims to shore up Indo-Pacific ties and stress US commitment to the region

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to Asia this week on an eight-day trip aimed at shoring up ties with Indo-Pacific allies and partners but with the priority of assuring them that the United States remains committed to the region

Heading to Asia, Blinken aims to shore up Indo-Pacific ties and stress US commitment to the region
Election|News|US|World

Biden and Trump accuse each other of weakening America's foreign policy. Here are the facts

In a relative rarity for presidential elections, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have long records on foreign policy and clearly stated positions on many of the world’s hot spots

Biden and Trump accuse each other of weakening America's foreign policy. Here are the facts
Europe|News|US|World

The NATO summit was about Ukraine and Biden. Here are some key things to know

NATO leaders met this week to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary under the cloud of deep political uncertainty in its most powerful member – the United States

The NATO summit was about Ukraine and Biden. Here are some key things to know
Europe|News|Political|World

Zelenskyy is adept at pushing for the aid Ukraine needs, but NATO membership is still elusive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proven to be an adept navigator of international relations in defense of his country, publicly cajoling to get the military assistance Ukraine needs to defend itself against Russia

Zelenskyy is adept at pushing for the aid Ukraine needs, but NATO membership is still elusive
News|World

NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here's what to know

NATO leaders meet this week for a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military alliance, which has never been larger and more focused

NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here's what to know
MidEast|News|Political|World

Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire now. Blinken says that could be counterproductive

Arab leaders who met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jordan are pushing for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire now. Blinken says that could be counterproductive
News|US

Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup

One of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's most senior aides is leaving for a top job with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and will be replaced by a brother of President Joe Biden's national security adviser

Senior Blinken aide is taking a top job with Austin after Senate confirmation holdup
Europe|News|Political|US|World

US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte

The Biden administration has thanked Romania for its president withdrawing from the race to lead NATO, saying the move would help ensure the Western military alliance stays properly focused

US thanks Romania for its leader exiting the NATO leadership race to clear the way for Rutte
MidEast|News|US|World

Blinken pushes Israel on postwar Gaza plans as pressure mounts on Hamas to accept cease-fire plan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged top Israeli officials to accept a plan for postwar Gaza as he pushed for more international pressure on Hamas to agree to a cease-fire proposal newly endorsed by the U.N. Security Council

Blinken pushes Israel on postwar Gaza plans as pressure mounts on Hamas to accept cease-fire plan
MidEast|News|Political|World

Blinken to push cease-fire proposal in eighth urgent Mideast trip since war in Gaza erupted

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his eighth diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began in October

Blinken to push cease-fire proposal in eighth urgent Mideast trip since war in Gaza erupted

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