Antony Blinken

Spain, Norway and Ireland announced their formal recognition of an independent Palestinian state Wednesday. This decision, seen as a rebuke to Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza and its longstanding occupation of Palestinian territories, has sparked a fierce response from Israel....

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly supervised the installation of a new tactical missile weapons system. What Happened: Kim expressed satisfaction with the missile system’s production progress in the first half of the year. The North Korean leader stressed the importance of...

Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a senior U.S. official since the approval of a $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine by Congress last month. What Happened: Blinken’s unannounced trip is aimed at demonstrating U.S....

The U.S. government and Saudi Arabia are reportedly on the brink of sealing a security pact, despite ongoing Middle East conflicts and the absence of an Israel-Saudi normalization agreement. What Happened: Seven sources privy to the matter have revealed that the proposed pact encompasses U.S....

China’s special envoy for climate change, Liu Zhenmin, cautioned that the U.S. and Europe’s attempts to curb China’s dominance in green technologies could impede the global fight against climate change. What Happened: Zhenmin, a seasoned diplomat, was appointed by President Xi...

Taiwan said that its participation in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual assembly is uncertain, despite the United States’ support. What Happened: Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu, recently voiced the island’s desire for increased international support for its...

Multiple protests on U.S. college campuses became violent Wednesday, while the U.S. government continued efforts to negotiate a cease-fire between Israel and the militant group, Hamas, in Gaza. What Happened: Counter-demonstrators, who support Israel, clashed with a pro-Palestinian encampment at...

Israel has reportedly offered Hamas a “generous” proposal of a 40-day sustained ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of captives held in the Palestinian enclave. The release of the hostages seems to require only Hamas’s approval. Israel has reduced the number of hostages...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Saudi Arabia to initiate discussions on the governance of Gaza post the Israel-Hamas conflict. Why It Matters: Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia is part of a broader Middle East tour to address the Gaza governance, Reuters reported. He is...

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the U.S. export controls are not designed to hinder China’s economic or technological advancement. What Happened: During an interview with National Public Radio on Friday, Blinken said that the U.S. does not aim to impede China...

The U.S. and China have agreed to hold their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence (AI). This was confirmed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a press conference in Beijing on Friday. The two nations will discuss potential risks and safety concerns associated with AI. What...

In a recent meeting in Beijing, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced concerns over China’s support for Russia’s military, potentially straining the ongoing efforts to mend relations between the two countries. What Happened: Blinken, during a five-and-a-half-hour discussion with...

Washington, D.C. may impose sanctions on certain Chinese banks over their commercial support of Russia’s war in Ukraine. What Happened: According to the Wall Street Journal, Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently addressed the issue in a speech at the G7 meeting in Capri, Italy....

The European Union’s top diplomat in Asia, Niclas Kvarnstrom, has issued a stern warning to China, citing the country’s support for Russia and its significant trade surplus with the EU as major obstacles to improved relations. What Happened: Kvarnstrom, the managing director for Asia at...

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, is set to caution China about its assistance to Russia’s military during his upcoming visit to China. What Happened: Blinken is expected to express the U.S.’s “deep concerns” over China’s backing of Russia’s defense...