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Afghanistan peace talks resume, path forward is anything but certain

The priority for the Afghan government, Washington and NATO is a serious reduction in violence leading to a cease fire

US continues to monitor India-China disengagement process: State Dept

Price said, "We are closely following reports of troop disengagement and we welcome the ongoing efforts to deescalate the situation. We will continue to monitor the situation closely"

US seeks to extend, strengthen nuclear pact with Iran: Antony Blinken

The United States remains committed to ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon. Diplomacy is the best path to achieve that goal, Blinken said

Blinken, Abdullah Abdullah discuss ways to accelerate Afghan peace process

The intra-Afghan peace negotiations began in the Qatari capital of Doha on September 12

US to pay over $200 mn in assessed, current obligations to WHO: Blinken

President Joe Biden, on his first day in office, reversed his predecessor's decision of withdrawing from the WHO

US to work with global partners to strengthen, reform WHO: Blinken at UNSC

State Secretary Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that America will work with partners around the globe to strengthen and reform the World Health Organisation (WHO)

US: Secy of State Blinken to hold 'Quad' meet with Australia, India, Japan

Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed in a telephone call last week to strengthen Indo-Pacific security through the Quad

Blinken, Jaishankar agree on expanded cooperation across Indo-Pacific

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed the US-India partnership and discussed expanded cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region

Jaishankar holds telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Blinken

The talks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a telephonic conversation since the new American administration took charge last month

US will hold China accountable for abuses of international system: Blinken

The US will hold China accountable for its abuses of the international system, US Secretary of State Blinken said as he spoke to Chinese counterpart Jiechi and raised issue of human rights violations

US will repair its alliances and engage with world once again: Prez Biden

The US, he said, must meet the new moment accelerating global challenges -- from the pandemic to the climate crisis to nuclear proliferation

Biden to talk about foreign policy during maiden visit to State Department

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that Biden "will broadly talk about foreign policy" during his maiden visit to the State Department

Daniel Pearl murder case: Pakistan SC orders release of main accused

The review panel, headed by Justice Omar Ata Bandyal, stood by the decision to acquit, and recommended that Sheikh should be moved to a "rest house" before being fully released

Blinken says US should accept refugees fleeing Hong Kong amid draconian law

The top US diplomat reiterated his predecessor Mike Pompeo's statement of China being a threat to the United States adding that Washington has strong alliances as compared to Beijing

Jaishankar and Blinken talk over phone, reaffirm growing US-India ties

It was Blinken's first telephonic conversation with Jaishankar after he assumed the charge of the top American diplomat early this week

Blinken dials Pak FM Qureshi seeking accountability in Daniel Pearl case

State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said on Friday that Blinken reinforced America's concern over Pakistan Supreme Court's ruling acquitting Pearl's killers

US State Secy speaks with Afghan President, discusses bilateral partnership

The Secretary reiterated his desire for all Afghan leaders to support this historic opportunity for peace while preserving the progress made over the last 20 years

US ready to prosecute Omar, says Blinken as Pak SC acquits Pearl's killer

The Pakistani Supreme Court's decision to acquit Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh "is an affront to terrorism victims everywhere, including in Pakistan," Blinken said

US dismisses China's war threat against Taiwan, reaffirms support to Taipei

Official reaffirmed Washington's commitment to supporting Taipei's defense capability under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA)