Israel offensive on Rafah would not eliminate Hamas: Blinken WASHINGTON: An all-out Israeli offensive on the Gaza city of Rafah would provoke “anarchy” without eliminating... Published 12 May, 2024 09:31pm
World US giving Ukraine $400mn in new military aid WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday announced a new $400 million military aid package for Kyiv as Russia... Published 10 May, 2024 10:43pm
World Ceasefire should be ‘no-brainer’ for Hamas, Blinken says WASHINGTON: Accepting a ceasefire deal with Israel should be a “no-brainer” for Hamas, but the motivations of the... Updated 04 May, 2024 07:23pm
World Antony Blinken urges Hamas to agree truce to help Gazans OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Top US diplomat Antony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a Gaza truce plan despite an Israeli... Published 02 May, 2024 12:02pm
World Blinken tells Israel ‘better ways’ to deal with Hamas than Rafah assault ASHDOD: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that he made clear to Israeli leaders US opposition to a... Published 01 May, 2024 11:20pm
World Blinken says first Jordan aid trucks leaving to Gaza through Erez crossing AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday saw off a first Jordanian truck convoy of aid heading to Gaza... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:20pm
World Hopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal JERUSALEM: Hopes rose Monday for a long-sought truce and hostage release deal after almost seven months of war... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World Blinken says US almost ready with Saudi rewards for Israel normalisation RIYADH: The United States is nearly ready with a security package to offer Saudi Arabia if it normalises relations... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:30pm
World France’s foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit BEIRUT: France’s foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:22am
World Blinken due in Saudi for summit on global economy, Gaza: organisers RIYADH: Washington’s top diplomat is among leaders expected at a Saudi-hosted economic summit set to begin on Sunday... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:25pm
World Blinken says US campus protests part of ‘democracy’ BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that campus protests sweeping the United States over the... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:18pm
World In China, Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies SHANGHAI: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called on China to provide a level playing field for... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:24am
World 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
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