Antony Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging a halt to hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon, stressing the need for diplomatic solutions as Israel continues its military offensive. In a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Blinken emphasized the urgency of ending the war and...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a high-stakes mission to the Middle East, as the Israel-Gaza conflict shows no signs of abating and concerns mount over spillover into Lebanon. Blinken's trip, his 11th since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, aims to press regional...

The United States has issued a stark warning to Israel, urging the government to take swift and meaningful steps within the next 30 days to address the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Failure to act could result in potential restrictions on U.S. military aid, marking the strongest...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in the U.K. to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, in the wake of a significant drone attack launched by Kyiv in Moscow. What Happened: Blinken is scheduled to meet with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary...

As Maine grapples with the expansion of illegal cannabis grow houses hidden in rural settings, a new proposal by Versant Power to report unusually high electricity consumption directly to law enforcement has sparked a debate over privacy rights and the role of utility companies. Versant Proposes...

Following the good news that Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, as part of a major prisoner exchange with the U.S., Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman and Reps. Mike Kelly, Chris Deluzio and Guy Reschenthaler want...

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has expressed concerns over China’s support for Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. This comes just over a week before the NATO summit in Washington. What Happened: Blinken addressed this issue at the Brookings Institution, a Washington-based...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his support for a cease-fire proposal during a meeting in Jerusalem. What Happened: Blinken stated that Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to the cease-fire plan during their meeting,...

Ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken‘s visit to the Middle East, a senior Hamas official has urged the United States to exert pressure on Israel to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza. What Happened: A senior Hamas official has called on the United States to pressure Israel to end...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit Egypt and Israel on Monday, aiming to push for a Gaza ceasefire. What Happened: Blinken’s visit comes at a crucial time as Washington seeks to pressure Hamas and Israel to agree on a ceasefire in Gaza and prevent the conflict from...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has added Israel’s military to a global list of offenders for committing violations against children in 2023. A diplomatic source told Reuters that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad will also be added to the list. Russia, the Islamic State,...

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) continues to push federal authorities for more information about illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine and China’s potential involvement. Last month she appealed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. This week, the FBI got a grilling...

As many as 108 former federal prosecutors and agents have called upon U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to escalate efforts to free Tigran Gambaryan, the head of compliance at Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), from a Nigerian prison. What Happened: The public letter was spearheaded by investor and...

The Biden administration has lifted a long-standing restriction preventing Ukraine from using U.S.-supplied weapons for offensive operations inside Russian territory. According to an Associated Press report, this policy change signifies a major shift in U.S. strategy as the conflict between Ukraine...

Sudan’s army has declined a U.S. request to return to peace negotiations with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The decision follows a conversation between Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. What Happened: Malik Agar, Burhan’s deputy on...