Antony Blinken

The European Union’s top diplomat in Asia, Niclas Kvarnstrom, has issued a stern warning to China, citing the country’s support for Russia and its significant trade surplus with the EU as major obstacles to improved relations. What Happened: Kvarnstrom, the managing director for Asia at...

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, is set to caution China about its assistance to Russia’s military during his upcoming visit to China. What Happened: Blinken is expected to express the U.S.’s “deep concerns” over China’s backing of Russia’s defense...

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has expressed unease over the military aid that Russia’s defense sector is receiving from North Korea, Iran, and China. What Happened: In a press conference held in Washington on Tuesday, Blinken and UK’s Foreign Minister David Cameron...

Tesla Inc. CEO and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk commented on a post discussing Ukraine’s potential NATO membership. What Happened: Musk responded to a social media post on Friday that shared U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken‘s statement about Ukraine’s future NATO...

President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping spoke in a phone meeting on Tuesday, their first communication with each other since Xi visited the U.S. for a summit meeting in November 2023. A senior U.S. official told reporters the conversation was part of their agreement, from the...

In a significant move underscoring the U.S.’s dedication to its allies in Southeast Asia, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated the nation’s commitment to defending the Philippines. This comes amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea, a region critical for...

North Korea has fired ballistic missiles into the sea, marking the first such launch in two months. The incident coincides with a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Seoul for a democracy conference. What Happened: The missiles were fired on Monday from a region south of Pyongyang,...

Xi Jinping‘s China has been employing a series of subtle yet impactful tactics to increase pressure on Taiwan. What Happened: China has been using a series of tactics to increase pressure on Taiwan, as reported by Reuters. These tactics include the loss of a diplomatic ally, altering air...

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for the U.S. to lift sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals. The call comes amid signs of improving Sino-U.S. relations. What Happened: Wang Yi made the statement during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines...

A U.S. intelligence report suggests that Russia is more likely developing a nuclear-powered device to disrupt satellite electronics rather than a nuclear warhead to shoot them down. What Happened: This intelligence came to the fore after Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), chair of the U.S. House of...

Karim Ahmad Khan, a prosecutor with the International Criminal Court (ICC), voiced grave concerns Monday over the recent Israeli military operations in Rafah. Khan, on social media, warned of an intensified focus on bringing to justice those responsible for what he fears are violations of the Rome...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to add more information about Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s diplomatic visit to the Middle East and a new report on the deaths of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. Hopes for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip received a boost Tuesday after...

Hamas is reportedly still holding consultations on a ceasefire and hostage release proposal that was drafted last week as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to the Middle East to rally support for the deal. The New York Times reports that a Hamas-affiliated broadcaster said on Sunday...

On Thursday, the Biden administration took a significant step by imposing sanctions on four Israeli individuals, alleging their involvement in settler-related violence in the West Bank. An executive order, enacted by the U.S. administration, seeks to apply penalties to Israeli settlers operating...

Despite the United States’ insistence that it is not seeking war with Iran, strained relations have led to an alarming escalation in tensions. Analysts warn this is already a larger conflict. What Happened: Over the past three months, there have been more than 160 attacks on U.S....