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US will continue to speak out and promote accountability for Chinese atrocities and human rights abuses: Blinken

Jun 07, 2022, at 12:24 am

Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the US will continue to speak out and promote accountability for Chinese atrocities and human rights abuses, including those in Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Tibet.

Antony Blinken speaks to Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, discusses situation in Afghanistan

May 07, 2022, at 03:28 pm

Washignton: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken telephoned Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the efforts to fight terrorism.

Antony Blinken to unveil policy towards China on Thursday

May 04, 2022, at 02:23 pm

Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will unveil the Biden administration's policy toward China during his visit to George Washington University on Thursday, the State Department said.

Antony Blinken discusses US diplomats’ return with Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

May 01, 2022, at 03:07 pm

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed Washington's support to Kyiv in a phone call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.

US to provide $100 million in security assistance to Kiyv

Mar 27, 2022, at 02:02 pm

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States is going to allocate an additional $100 million in security aid to Kyiv amid Russia's ongoing special military operation in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Antony Blinken condemns Houthi launched attack on Saudi oil facilities

Mar 26, 2022, at 03:28 pm

Washington: The United States on Friday condemned the Houthi launched attacks on civilian infrastructure and facilities in several Saudi Arabian cities.

Antony Blinken condemns Putin's decision to recognise Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics as independent

Feb 22, 2022, at 03:25 pm

Washignton: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said he strongly condemned Russian President Putin’s decision to recognize the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics” as “independent”.

Antony Blinken concerned over Russia, Belarus' Joint Drills

Feb 21, 2022, at 02:57 am

Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday he was concerned about Russia and Belarus' decision to extend joint drills.

Blinken discusses Ukraine issue with Russian FM Lavrov

Feb 13, 2022, at 10:12 pm

Washington: US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday by phone to discuss acute and shared concerns that Russia may be considering launching further military aggression against Ukraine in the coming days, the US State Department said in a statement on Sunday.

Antony Blinken tells Lavrov diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis still open

Feb 13, 2022, at 02:20 am

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that "a diplomatic path to resolving the crisis" over Ukraine was still available, the spokesman for the US State Department, Ned Price, said on Saturday.

Blinken targets China for imposing sanction on family members of Uyghur-American activists

Jan 12, 2022, at 01:56 am

Washington: The US State Department has asked China to cease its acts of transnational repression, including coercive practices of imprisoning and denying freedom of movement to family members of Uyghur-American activists including individuals serving the American people. 

US urges Hong Kong authorities to release detained Stand News employees

Jan 01, 2022, at 02:32 am

Washington, DC: The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has asked Hong Kong authorities to release the staff members of the pro-democracy media outlet Stand News who were arrested after a police raid.

Immediately end genocide, crimes in Xinjiang province: US calls on China

Dec 26, 2021, at 04:46 am

Washington: The United States has asked the Chinese government to immediately end genocide and crimes against humanity against the predominantly Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang province.

US hails South Africa for quick, transparent response to emergence of Omicron strain

Nov 28, 2021, at 02:58 pm

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has thanked South Africa for a swift and transparent approach to the emergence of the new, Omicron, variant of the coronavirus, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.

Pakistan, Taliban violators of religious freedom: US Secretary of State

Nov 18, 2021, at 11:43 pm

Washington, DC/IBNS: United States Secretary of State Antony John Blinken on Wednesday redesignated Pakistan as a country of particular concern (CPC) for the violations of religious freedom and rebranded the Taliban as an entity of particular concern (EPC), according to a statement issued by Blinken's office.

Blinken voices concern over Chinese treatment towards Taiwan during interaction with Wang Yi

Nov 15, 2021, at 01:30 am

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken interacted with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday when the American leader expressed concern regarding the PRC’s continued military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses assassination attempt on Prime Minister with Iraqi President Barham Salih

Nov 10, 2021, at 02:40 pm

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Iraqi President Barham Salih on the recent attempted assassination of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

Antony Blinken calls Iraqi Prime Minister after attack on his house, says State Department

Nov 08, 2021, at 02:28 pm

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi after the drone attack on the latter's residence, the US State Department said.

Blinken remark: China urges US to respect commitments on Taiwan

Oct 27, 2021, at 10:35 pm

Beijing: The Chinese Embassy in the United States has called on Washington to comply with the "One China" principle and adhere to its commitments regarding Taiwan.

Antony Blinken discusses Afghanistan with Qatar’s Foreign Minister

Oct 18, 2021, at 08:24 pm

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed the situation in Afghanistan with Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, thanking Qatar for helping with evacuations from Kabul, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price says.

US, French Foreign Ministers to hold talks on October 5: Reports

Oct 03, 2021, at 04:34 am

Moscow/Sputnik: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will hold talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, media said.

Antony Blinken speaks with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss, discuss Afghanistan issue

Sep 20, 2021, at 03:45 am

Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss on Friday when they discussed numerous issues including the ongoing developments in Afghanistan.

Al-Qaeda's re-emergence will happen due to Taliban: Blinken

Sep 18, 2021, at 02:42 am

Washington: US Secretary State Antony Blinken has said  if the terror group Al-Qaeda threatens the United States from Afghanistan, the Taliban will be responsible for it.

Taliban should uphold basic rights of Afghan people: Antony Blinken

Sep 14, 2021, at 11:53 pm

Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Taliban insurgents, who are currently controlling Afghanistan, should uphold the basic rights of the Afghan people, including women, girls, and minorities.

Taliban's action will define the trajectory of relationship with US: Blinken

Sep 09, 2021, at 11:19 pm

Kabul/Washington: The trajectory of US relationship with the Taliban government will depend upon the action of the insurgents.

Small number of Americans still in Afghanistan, says US Secretary of State Blinken

Aug 31, 2021, at 08:29 pm

Washington/Kabul/UNI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged ongoing support to the "small number of Americans" still in Afghanistan after the last US troops departed the country on Monday.

US operation against Islamic State terror group in Iraq not over yet, Antony Blinken tells Iraqi Prez

Aug 29, 2021, at 02:20 pm

Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured Iraqi President Barham Salih that the operation against the Islamic State terrorist group is not over, but is just entering a new phase, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

Kabul blasts: Antony Blinken, Dominic Raab discuss Afghanistan situation

Aug 27, 2021, at 03:23 pm

Washington/London: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discussed the situation in Afghanistan following the twin blasts which rocked Kabul airport and left over 60 people dead.

Antony Blinken, Turkish leader Mevlut Çavusoglu discuss Afghanistan conflict

Aug 25, 2021, at 02:48 pm

Washington: US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to discuss America's continuing cooperation in Afghanistan.

Antony Blinken, Turkish leader Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu discuss Afghanistan conflict

Aug 25, 2021, at 02:48 pm

Washington: US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to discuss America's continuing cooperation in Afghanistan.