Antony Blinken

Twenty-six days have passed since the tragic events of Oct. 7, when the Hamas militant group executed a series of fatal attacks in Israel. These actions resulted in the loss of Israeli civilian lives and the abduction of an estimated 240 hostages who remain in captivity in the Gaza Strip. In...

The Vice-President of China, Han Zheng, is set to meet U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday. This news comes amid the ongoing tension in China-U.S. relationships, the South China Morning Post reported.  Han’s presence at the...

On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken reached out to the detained American and former marine, Paul Whelan, assuring him of the U.S. government’s efforts to secure his release from Russian custody, where he has been held since 2018 on espionage charges. What Happened: Blinken...

In an effort to stabilize relations and prevent conflict, the U.S. is working to strengthen its “lines of communication” with China, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CNN. This comes in the wake of Blinken’s trip to China last month to meet Xi Jinping, the first by a...

In a recent development, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that the U.S. will take necessary steps if Xi Jinping fails to intervene in the military activities of its ally, Kim Jong Un, SCMP reports. US to Bolster Defense Alliances Blinken has communicated to China that the U.S....

In a bid to ease the fallout from impending restrictions on hi-tech exports to China, U.S. President Joe Biden has been ramping up diplomatic outreach to Beijing, South China Morning Post reports. The recent meeting between Chinese foreign policy chief Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony...

Antony Blinken has been reportedly preparing to confront the looming nuclear and missile threats posed by North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, as he embarks on a testing mission at the ASEAN Regional Forum. What Happened: With the ASEAN Regional Forum providing a crucial platform, the U.S....

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced his support for President Joe Biden following a contentious exchange sparked by Biden’s characterization of Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a “dictator.”  In an interview on CBS’ “...

Kim Jong Un‘s North Korea said on Saturday that it would respond more aggressively to any stronger military measures by the U.S. on the Korean peninsula. What Happened: North Korea also criticized U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken for trying to involve China and pressure North Korea to...

A new U.S. intelligence report on Thursday revealed Kim Jong Un would likely use North Korean nuclear weapons to coerce political concessions from South Korea and its allies.  What Happened: As per the Director of National Intelligence, North Korea could also potentially utilize non-nuclear...

During a campaign event in California, President Joe Biden didn’t hold back when discussing the spy balloon incident that took place in February, taking a direct shot at Chinese President Xi Jinping. The incident involved the shooting down of a Chinese spy...

On Wednesday, North Korea criticized U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken‘s recent visit to China, labeling it as a “begging trip.” What Happened: The North Korean foreign ministry’s spokesperson accused the U.S. of trying to shift the blame for the instability in the...

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday praised U.S. Secretary of State as Antony Blinken wrapped up his two days trip to Beijing, where he met Chinese leader Xi Jinping.  What Happened: Speaking to media after a California climate event, Biden said Blinken did "a hell of a job” on his trip...

On Monday, an unexpected meeting of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing brought positive comments on the tense relationship between the two nations.  What Happened: According to the U.S. State Department, Xi...

On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to monitor and control Chinese private companies aiding Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine, following their in-person meeting in Beijing. This call comes amidst concerns that the sanctions imposed on...