Protests planned for Modi’s US visit over India human rights WASHINGTON: US rights groups plan protests next week against India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to... Published 16 Jun, 2023 11:25am
World US does not expect breakthrough in China ties from Blinken visit: Sullivan TOKYO: The US does not expect any breakthrough in China ties during a visit there by Secretary of State Antony... Published 16 Jun, 2023 11:08am
World Blinken to seek to ‘responsibly manage’ tense ties on rare China trip WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will urge open communication to “responsibly manage” high tensions... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:28pm
World Blinken hopes Ukraine offensive a 'success' to force Putin to talk WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope Monday that a successful offensive by Ukraine would... Published 12 Jun, 2023 10:52pm
World Blinken to visit China for talks next week: report WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China for diplomatic talks next week, the Associated... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 09:41pm
World Blinken meets Gulf officials in Saudi as alliances shift RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Gulf Arab officials in Saudi Arabia Wednesday at a time of rapidly... Published 08 Jun, 2023 06:30am
World Blinken looks to travel to China for talks in coming weeks: US official WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China for talks in the coming weeks, an official... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:35pm
World Saudi crown prince, Blinken had ‘candid’ talks in Jeddah: US official JEDDAH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the early hours of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 11:35am
World Blinken urges Israel-Saudi normalization WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a powerful pro-Israel lobby group Monday that Saudi-Israeli... Published 05 Jun, 2023 08:14pm
World Blinken urges ‘immediate de-escalation’ by Serbia, Kosovo OSLO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Kosovan and Serbian leaders Thursday to ease tensions, warning they... Published 01 Jun, 2023 06:37pm
World Blinken says US considering actions against Sudan leaders OSLO: Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Thursday that the United States could take action against rival... Published 01 Jun, 2023 06:32pm
World US says ready to resume Sudan mediation once parties ‘serious’ OSLO: The United States said Thursday it remained ready to mediate between Sudan’s warring parties but that they... Published 01 Jun, 2023 11:36am
World Blinken urges China ‘open lines of communication’ after plane incident STOCKHOLM: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday called on Beijing to agree to greater communication... Published 31 May, 2023 08:02pm
World Blinken says 'the time is now' for Sweden to join NATO STOCKHOLM: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday called on Turkey's re-elected leader to drop his... Published 31 May, 2023 12:01am
Pakistan Pakistan rejects India’s move to host G-20 moot in occupied Srinagar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, categorically rejected India’s politically-motivated move to host the meeting of... Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am
World Bangladesh promises free, fair elections in response to US visa curbs DHAKA: Bangladesh will take steps to tackle and prevent unlawful practices or interference in its elections,... Updated 25 May, 2023 12:12pm
World Modi, Blinken meet Pacific Island leaders in Papua New Guinea India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a summit with Pacific Island leaders in Papua New Guinea on Monday, with... Published 22 May, 2023 09:59am
World Ukraine conflict shows need for defence pact with US: Papua New Guinea SYDNEY: Papua New Guinea said it will sign a defence agreement with the United States, ahead of a deal with... Published 21 May, 2023 10:25am
Print ‘Supporting democracy’: 66 members of US Congress sign a letter on Pakistan United States members of Congress delivered a letter urging United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to... Updated 19 May, 2023 11:32am
World At least four Nigerians killed in attack on U.S. convoy: Blinken WASHINGTON: At least four Nigerians were killed in an attack on a convoy of two U.S. government vehicles in Nigeria... Published 17 May, 2023 11:28pm
World US, UK back 'rule of law' in Pakistan after ex-PM arrested US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says just want to make sure that whatever happens in Pakistan is consistent with the rule of law, with the constitution Published 10 May, 2023 12:14am
World China says imperative to stabilise Sino-US relations BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Monday it is imperative to stabilise Sino-US relations after a... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
World China foreign minister calls to ‘stabilise relations’ with US BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with the US ambassador on Monday, Beijing said, during which... Published 08 May, 2023 09:42pm
World U.S. climate envoy Kerry says China has invited him for talks BERLIN: U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Wednesday China has invited him to visit "in the near term" for talks... Published 03 May, 2023 11:43pm
World Blinken says cannot validate accusation that Ukraine attempted to kill Putin WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said he can not validate Russia’s accusation that... Published 03 May, 2023 08:03pm
World Karabakh dispute: Armenian, Azerbaijani ministers hold talks in US WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
World US committed to Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process: Blinken WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised US support for the peace process between Armenia and... Published 01 May, 2023 11:57am
World US blacklists Sri Lanka governor over war killings WASHINGTON: The United States said Wednesday it would refuse visas on human rights grounds to a Sri Lankan ... Published 28 Apr, 2023 06:08am
World Blinken says ‘actively working’ to extend Sudan ceasefire WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that the United States was working with Sudan’s warring... Published 27 Apr, 2023 09:41pm
World Biden, Yoon warn North Korea of nuclear response to any attack WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korea it would face a... Published 27 Apr, 2023 10:16am