Antony Blinken
The latest on Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Appointed secretary by President Joe Biden in 2021, Blinken previously served in the Obama administration as deputy national security advisor and deputy secretary of state. He also served as the national security advisor for then-Vice President Joe Biden.
Trump allies react to Biden allowing Ukraine to hit Russia with US ATACMS
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote that President Joe Biden "is dangerously trying to start WWIII."
Ukraine 'cautiously optimistic' about long-range strikes on Russia
Antony Blinken said there was a focus on ensuring Kyiv has what it needs to counter Russian aggression before meeting his Ukrainian counterpart in Brussels.
US to bolster Ukraine aid ahead of Trump taking office
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is determined in its final months to help Ukraine keep fighting.
Settlers rejoice as hard-liner Mike Huckabee picked for Israel ambassador
Huckabee is a strong defender of Israel and an outspoken supporter of settler communities in the West Bank.
Israel falling way short of U.S. ultimatum on Gaza aid
U.N. data reveals Israel's response to the U.S's 30-day ultimatum to enhance humanitarian assistance to Gaza has been lackluster.
8,000 North Korean troops near front lines in Russia's Kursk region: US
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says we can expect to see the North Korean troops deployed into combat "in the coming days".
Blinken announces another $135M in US aid to Palestinians
The U.S. secretary of state announced the additional U.S. aid during a trip to the Middle East this week.
Israeli strikes hit historic Tyre after residents ordered to flee
Three people are reported to have been killed in the town of Maarakeh hours after the Israeli military ordered an evacuation from the Lebanese city of Tyre.
Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrike killed mayor during relief meeting
The Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh's mayor, Ahmad Kahil was killed alongside five others while coordinating relief efforts, reported officials.
Blinken issues warning over China's violent sea confrontations
The U.S. Secretary of State called China's activities in the South China Sea," increasingly dangerous and unlawful."
China judges four years of US policy under Joe Biden
The U.S. is projecting its "hegemonic history and mentality" onto other countries, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
US in much strong geopolitical position today than 4 years ago: Blinken
The secretary of state's defense of Biden comes at a time when the U.S. faces numerous foreign entanglements, from Ukraine to the Middle East.
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Isn't Coming Any Time Soon | Opinion
Netanyahu can have one or the other—save the remaining hostages or destroy Hamas, which the IDF's own spokesman acknowledged isn't possible—but not both.
Americans can now renew passports online
The State Department has introduced a more efficient and streamlined process for Americans to renew their passports online.
US says Zelensky's victory plan "can work"
"We think it lays out a strategy and a plan that can work," a top U.S. diplomat said during a news briefing on Tuesday.
U.S. reacts to exploding pager attacks blamed on Mossad
Antony Blinken expresses frustration at surprise escalations, the day after the pager attack on Hezbollah that has been blamed on Mossad.
Moscow's propaganda peads to RT Meta ban
Meta and the Kremlin row erupted after social media ban for key Russian news outlets.
US accuses Russian TV network of running intelligence operations
The U.S. State Department said Russian state media has been raising money for Vladimir Putin's troops fighting in Ukraine.
US sanctions Venezuelan officials aligned with Maduro over "election fraud"
The U.S imposed sanctions on16 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following his recent election victory.
Ukraine strike on Voronezh warehouse destroyed North Korean missiles: Kyiv
A Ukrainian official said the strike destroyed North Korean missiles that Russian President Vladimir Putin begged Kim Jong Un for.
Ukraine closes in on green light to strike Russia with long-range missiles
Kyiv has long urged its Western allies, including the U.S., to allow it to strike targets deep within Russian territory.
Zelensky presses US on long-range strikes in Russia during Blinken visit
The U.S. allows Ukraine to use American missiles to strike Russian targets, but the distance in which they can be fired is limited.
US to discuss permitting Ukraine ATACMS strikes on Russia
Kyiv has long urged the U.S. to allow it to strike targets deep within Russian territory using long-range weaponry.
US formally accuses Iran of supplying Russia with missiles
Iran previously denied supplying weapons to Russia and called on the two nations to consider a ceasefire.
Democrats rebuke Biden admin after American killed by Israeli soldiers
Seattle resident Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was allegedly shot in the head while attending a demonstration on the West Bank.
Blinken subpoenaed for testimony on Afghanistan withdrawal
House Republicans want to hold the Biden administration accountable for what they have called a "stunning failure of leadership."
Union leader vows to "halt" Israel's economy as protesters demand ceasefire
Israel's largest trade union, the Histadrut, plans to strike in protest of the country's handling of the hostage situation in Gaza.
$400M solar facility touted by Blinken just two months ago is scrapped
A solar facility in Colorado has been shelved just two months after Secretary Anthony Blinken highlighted it as an example of foreign investment in the U.S.
Blinken says Israel accepts U.S.-backed ceasefire
"The next important step is for Hamas to say 'yes,'" the U.S. secretary of state told reporters on Monday.
Blinken warns time running out to save last Israeli hostages in Gaza
Mediators have expressed renewed optimism a deal is near.
