Battles rage in Rafah after US says Gaza truce still possible GAZA STRIP: Israeli helicopters struck Gaza’s Rafah Thursday, residents said, with Hamas militants reporting ... Published 14 Jun, 2024 06:31am
World US to give $404mn in new aid for Palestinians: Blinken SWEIMEH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday announced $404 million in new US assistance for the... Published 11 Jun, 2024 06:45pm
World Netanyahu says ‘disappointed’ Biden won’t support ICC sanctions WASHINGTON: Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview broadcast Sunday he is “disappointed” US President Joe Biden... Published 02 Jun, 2024 11:12pm
World Blinken says Gaza truce still possible but set back by ICC move WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that a Gaza ceasefire deal was still possible but he... Published 21 May, 2024 09:06pm
World Blinken testifies to US Congress under shadow of Israel policy divides WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his case for President Joe Biden’s more than $60 billion... Published 21 May, 2024 08:59pm
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World Biden says ICC move on arrest warrants for Israeli leaders ‘outrageous’ WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday slammed the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s application for... Published 20 May, 2024 10:34pm
World China ‘can’t have it both ways’ with Russia and West: US WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday said Chinese President Xi Jinping cannot both improve ties with the West... Published 17 May, 2024 12:04am
World Russia claims advances on two fronts during Blinken visit to Kyiv KYIV: Russia said Wednesday its forces had pushed deeper into the Kharkiv region and also captured the symbolic town... Published 15 May, 2024 05:15pm
World Blinken announces $2bn in Ukraine military aid in Kyiv KYIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in Kyiv on Wednesday the release of a further $2 billion in... Published 15 May, 2024 05:11pm
World US tells Ukraine ‘aid on its way’ as Russia claims advances KYIV: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday assured Ukraine that US military aid was “on its way”, as Russia... Published 14 May, 2024 05:25pm
World Blinken in Ukraine on unannounced visit to show US support: AFP journalist KYIV, Ukraine: Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday morning in Kyiv on an unnanounced visit meant to... Published 14 May, 2024 10:49am
World Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of post-war ‘anarchy’ GAZA CITY: Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World 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