Antony Blinken

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  • Blinken Meets Netanyahu, Urges Hamas to Accept 'Extraordinarily Generous' Ceasefire Deal
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    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday, marking his seventh round of shuttle diplomacy in the region since the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. Blinken's visit comes as the U.S. seeks to increase pressure on Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal while also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and cautioning against an Israeli military offensive in Rafah.
  • Blinken Meets with China's President Xi Amid Growing Tensions Over Ukraine, Taiwan, and Trade
    Blinken Meets with China's President Xi Amid Growing Tensions Over Ukraine, Taiwan, and Trade
    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing on Friday, as the two nations grapple with a range of contentious issues that have strained their relationship.
  • Blinken's Mission to Navigate US-China Ties Amid Taiwan, Russia, and Economic Challenges
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    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking another high-level contact between the United States and China as the two global rivals seek to stabilize their strained relationship. While the visit signals a steadier footing for U.S.-China ties, a daunting array of unresolved issues threatens to undermine the progress made in recent months.
  • Blinken Accuses China of Being Russia's Primary Military-Industrial Complex Contributor
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    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticized China's support for Russia's defense industry, accusing Beijing of being the primary contributor to Moscow's war effort in Ukraine by providing critical components for weaponry.
  • Blinken Condemns Devastating Moscow Terror Attack
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    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has voiced a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Moscow, which tragically claimed the lives of at least 133 individuals. The attack, described by Blinken as a "heinous crime," has drawn global attention and prompted a united front against terrorism.
  • Blinken Engages Arab Allies for Gaza Peace Efforts
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    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is actively engaging with Arab allies to negotiate a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, marking a critical diplomatic endeavor amid escalating regional tensions.
  • Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis Reaches Unprecedented Levels, Blinken Asserts
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    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a press conference in the Philippines, announced that the entire population of Gaza is facing "severe levels of acute food insecurity."
  • Blinken's Asia Tour Underscores Continued Focus on Indo-Pacific Amid Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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    In the context of the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, after concluding a whirlwind visit to the Middle East, has shifted his focus to Asia, embarking on visits to Japan, South Korea, and India.
  • Blinken Makes Unannounced West Bank Visit to Palestinian Leader, Seeks Diplomatic Path in Ramallah Meeting
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    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his Middle East outreach to include a visit with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, amidst the intense backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The unannounced stopover, under the cloak of heightened security, underscores the Biden administration's concerted effort to curtail civilian affliction in the Gaza Strip and foster a vision for the region's future beyond the current hostility.
  • Amid Gaza Crisis, Blinken's Jordan Talks Aim for Ceasefire
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    In the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza and escalating tensions throughout the region, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a diplomatic mission to broker peace and secure aid for those caught in the crossfire. His visit to Jordan brings together key Middle East leaders to discuss a path forward as international pressures mount for a ceasefire.
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