Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:38am
World China, US relations stable despite US ‘interference’, Chinese official says BEIJING: Relations between Beijing and Washington are stabilising despite US actions that harm Chinese interests, a... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:22pm
World US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’: Blinken CAPRI, (Italy): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World Blinken says US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’ CAPRI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel on Iran,... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 05:43pm
World US doesn't want 'escalation' with Iran but will defend Israel: Blinken WASHINGTON: The United States does not want to see any escalation in hostilities with Iran, but will continue to... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 08:57pm
Print Dar, Blinken agree to boost cooperation Discuss wide range of bilateral issues including enhancing trade and investment relations, climate change, agriculture and security Updated 06 Apr, 2024 10:05am
World Blinken warns Azerbaijan WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday on Azerbaijan’s leader to ease tensions that ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
World Blinken says US urged Israel to investigate airstrike that killed NGO workers PARIS: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said Washington has urged Israel to carry out a swift,... Published 02 Apr, 2024 08:40pm
World Blinken to discuss Ukraine, Gaza with Macron in Paris WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss support for Ukraine during talks in Paris next week... Published 27 Mar, 2024 11:42pm
Markets UAE markets gain on possibility of Gaza ceasefire DUBAI: Stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday on the possibility of nearing Gaza... Published 23 Mar, 2024 05:41am
World Hamas welcomes China, Russia veto of US-backed Gaza resolution GAZA STRIP: Hamas voiced “appreciation” on Friday after Russia and China vetoed a US-led draft resolution on a Gaza... Published 23 Mar, 2024 12:12am
World Blinken says Rafah offensive risks further isolating Israel globally TEL AVIV: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah... Published 22 Mar, 2024 10:56pm
World UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire with uncertain outcome UNITED NATIONS: The United States, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft... Updated 22 Mar, 2024 02:22pm
World Antony Blinken heads to Israel to press for ‘immediate’ truce in Gaza war GAZA STRIP: Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Israel Friday to press for a truce in Gaza, ahead of a key UN... Published 22 Mar, 2024 12:27pm
World Egypt hosts Arab talks with Blinken on steps to end Gaza war Israel has waged relentless aggression that has killed nearly 32,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to health ministry in Gaza Updated 21 Mar, 2024 11:51pm
World Blinken tours Mideast as Israel-Hamas war pushes Gaza towards famine GAZA STRIP: US top diplomat Antony Blinken touched down Wednesday in the Middle East to bolster international ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
World North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul SEOUL: North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday for the first time in two months, as... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:32am
World Blinken arrives in S Korea SEOUL: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour ... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
World Aid ship slowly heads for Gaza as calls for assistance grow GAZA STRIP: A first boat loaded with 200 tonnes of food aid was making slow progress towards the Gaza Strip on... Published 14 Mar, 2024 12:31pm
World Haiti PM agrees to step aside amid regional push to end crisis KINGSTON: Haiti’s prime minister said early Tuesday that he would step aside, seeking to quell a spiraling crisis... Published 13 Mar, 2024 06:32am
World Haiti PM agrees to leave in regional push to end crisis KINGSTON: Haiti’s prime minister agreed late Monday to step aside as armed gangs plunge his country into anarchy, as... Published 12 Mar, 2024 11:32am
World US, Turkiye kick off comprehensive talks to explore improving troubled ties WASHINGTON: The US and Turkiye are set to kick off comprehensive talks on Thursday to discuss if the NATO allies can... Published 07 Mar, 2024 12:37pm
World Blinken asks Hamas to accept ‘immediate ceasefire’ with Israel WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Tuesday on Hamas to accept an “immediate ceasefire” with... Published 05 Mar, 2024 08:24pm
World Lula, Blinken meet amid Israel row BRASÍLIA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday... Published 21 Feb, 2024 06:39pm
World Blinken raises Russia’s anti-satellite arm with China, India MUNICH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised US concerns that Russia was developing a space-based anti-satellite... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:24am
World UK and China agree to deepen cooperation BEIJING: The foreign ministers of China and Britain said Saturday they wanted to deepen cooperation after they met ... Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:01am
World 'Extraordinary opportunity' for Israel to normalise ties with Arab states: Blinken MUNICH: Israel has an “extraordinary opportunity” to end a cycle of violence in the coming months as almost every... Updated 17 Feb, 2024 09:32pm
World Wang Yi held ‘constructive’ talks with Blinken in Munich: Chinese foreign ministry BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed lifting sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals in a... Published 17 Feb, 2024 10:44am
World Hamas says Gaza hostages ‘struggling to stay alive’ GAZA STRIP: Hamas’s armed wing said on Friday that hostages in Gaza were “struggling to stay alive” as conditions... Published 16 Feb, 2024 10:56pm
World Saudi hosts Arab diplomats for Gaza talks after Blinken tour RIYADH: Four top Middle Eastern diplomats reiterated calls for “irreversible” steps towards the recognition of a... Published 09 Feb, 2024 10:36am
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