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US calls on China to end genocide, crimes in Xinjiang province: Blinken
The US called on China to immediately end genocide and crimes against Muslim Uyghurs and other minority groups in Xinjiang province.This comes after US President Joe Biden on Thursday signed the "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act" that bans importing of goods into the US made with forced labor in Xinjiang."President Biden today signed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, underscoring the United States' commitment to combatting forced labor, including in the context of the ongoing genocide in Xinjiang," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said in a statement.The statement said that the State Department is committed to working with Congress and our interagency partners to continue addressing forced labor in Xinjiang and to strengthen international action against this egregious violation of human rights.This new law gives the U.S. government new tools to prevent goods made with forced labor in Xinjiang from entering U.S. markets and to further promote accountability for persons and
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Antony Blinken speaks to Lithuanian Prime Minister amid China's tension
Blinken on Tuesday (local time) spoke with Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte and reaffirmed the importance of robust defense and economic relations between the counties.
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Russia to face 'massive consequences' if it moved against Ukraine: Blinken
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (local time) said there will be "massive consequences" for Russia if it engages in further acts of aggression against Ukraine.
Terror groups targeting India continue to operate from Pak: US report
Terrorist groups targeting India continued to operate from Pakistan and Islamabad did not take action against other known terrorists, according to a latest report on terrorism by the US State Dept.
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Covid case in Antony Blinken press curtails his Southeast Asia tour
A positive COVID-19 test among US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's travelling party has cut short the top diplomat's first official tour of Southeast Asia.
Blinken says US ready to move forward with sale of F-35s, drones to UAE
A UAE official on Tuesday told Reuters that it had informed the US that it would suspend discussions to acquire F-35 fighter jets, part of a $23 bn deal that includes drones, other advanced munitions
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Antony Blinken says Biden administration weighing new sanctions on Myanmar
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is weighing tough new sanctions on Myanmar.
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Antony Blinken vows more US military might in Indo-Pacific
The US will expand its military and economic relationships with partners in Asia to push back against China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said
Face-to-face meeting between Biden-Putin 'unlikely', says Antony Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that a face-to-face meeting between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is "pretty unlikely"
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US: Antony Blinken, Defence Secretary Austin mourn demise of Gen Rawat
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday mourned the demise of India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu
Long overdue for Mumbai attack perpetrators to face justice: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasised the need for a speedy trial of the perpetrators of the carnage carried out by Pakistan-based LeT terrorists in 2008
US lawmakers introduce bill to help Taiwan boost ties amid China tensions
Two US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill earlier this week, which seeks to help Taiwan develop ties with other countries amid China's coercive actions
USA's Antony Blinken talks to Chinese foreign minister over Taiwan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed concerns over China's approach to Taiwan to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Blinken asks Sudanese counterpart what US can do to back civilian govt
Blinken and the AU chief agreed that Sudan must return to a civilian-led government in accordance with the 2019 Constitutional Declaration.
Antony Blinken, UN Chief discuss situation in Afghanistan, Ethiopia
US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday discussed topics of global importance including Afghanistan, according to US State Department.
Blinken warns of 'other options' if diplomacy fails on Iran nuke issue
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that the US would turn to 'other options' if diplomacy fails to curb Iran's nuclear programme, saying 'time is running short'.
US reveals number of nuclear warheads; down by 55 from a year ago
The US published on Tuesday the number of nuclear warheads the country stockpiles for the first time in four years
Blinken discusses way forward in Afghanistan with Pak FM Qureshi
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with the visiting Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly
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Blinken speaks with new UK Foreign Secy, discusses Afghanistan, China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss on Friday and discussed issues including Afghanistan, China and Iran.
'Surprised' by Blinken's remarks on reassessing ties: Pakistan
Pakistan Foreign Office on Thursday expressed "surprise" over US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's remarks on reassessing bilateral ties with Islamabad
