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Blinken discusses economic, political challenges with Sri Lanka's PM
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the current economic and political challenges with Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
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Antony Blinken to visit Seoul amid concerns over N Korea nuclear test
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will visit South Korea next week amid growing concerns that North Korea may soon conduct a nuclear test
North Korea continues to seriously restrict religious freedom: US
The US State Department has said that North Korea continued to seriously limit religious freedom and other basic human rights of its people in 2021
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Rising attacks on people, places of worship in India, says Antony Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there has been rising attacks on people and places of worship in India, asserting that America will continue to stand up for religious freedom
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Turkey's NATO issues with Sweden, Finland will be fixed: Antony Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he's confident Turkey's objections to Finland and Sweden joining NATO can be overcome swiftly
US does not support Taiwan independence but will strengthen ties: Blinken
Biden administration is not seeking a "Cold War" with China but wants Beijing to adhere to international rules: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
China poses most serious long-term challenge to intl order: Blinken
Even as US has united the rest of the world against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China poses the most serious long-term challenge to the international order, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said
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Antony Blinken accuses Russia of using food as a weapon in Ukraine
Addressing the United Nations Security Council, Blinken appealed to Russia to stop blockading Ukrainian ports
Blinken discusses Ukraine, Iran deal with German, French, UK counterparts
'Discussed with my counterparts from Germany, the UK, and France today our plans to continue supporting Ukraine while holding Putin (Russian President Vladimir Putin) and his enablers accountable'
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Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit US next week
Reportedly, Blinken has also asked the Pakistan Foreign Minister to participate in the "Global Food Security" meeting which will be held on May 18, reported Ary News
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Blinken to travel to Germany, France to attend NATO, US-EU trade meeting
On May 14, the Secretary will travel to Berlin to attend an informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers where Allies and partners will discuss their unified response to Russia's war against Ukraine
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Cyprus pitches zonal firefighting hub to Israel, Greece to curb wildfires
In a joint statement, the ministers said they had decided to intensify cooperation on issues contributing to resilience, energy security and interconnectivity in the region
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Blinken, counterpart Bilawal discuss ties since new Pak govt formation
Secretary Blinken congratulated Bilawal on the assumption of his office and expressed the desire to continue strengthening the mutually beneficial Pakistan-US bilateral relationship
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Blinken reassures Sweden ahead of country's NATO application
Sweden may apply for NATO membership later this month or in June while Finland is reportedly considering applying to join the alliance on May 12
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tests positive for Covid-19
Blinken joins a number of high-profile administration officials who have tested positive in recent weeks and months
Blinken to hold meeting on food security threatened by Ukraine war
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be holding a ministerial-level meeting in the United Nations on action for global food security in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Blinken, Ukraine FM Kuleba discuss return of US diplomats, aid package
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday discussed the return of American diplomats to Ukraine as well as an aid of $33 bn to the war-torn country with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.
India developed ties with Russia as US couldn't do it earlier: Blinken
In the case of India, there is a relationship that goes back decades. And Russia, for India, was out of necessity a partner of choice when we were not in a position to be a partner: Antony Blinken
US offers $10 mn for information on Russian intelligence officers
The US is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of Russian intelligence officers who have allegedly conducted activities against the United States, the State said
China paying price for sitting on fence in Russia-Ukraine conflict: Blinken
China is paying a "reputational cost" for sitting on fence on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken told lawmakers on Tuesday.
