Antony Blinken

At the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a conversation moderated by New York Times journalist Tom Friedman, outlined America’s strategies for navigating the intricate web of Middle East tensions, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, and the delicate...

British oil giant Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) has announced a complete halt to its shipments traversing the Red Sea, a critical global trade route, due to mounting security concerns. This decision, as reported by the Wall Street Journal citing informed sources, is a direct response to the increasing...

In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, the Chinese government criticized the U.S. for sending what it termed as a “gravely wrong signal” by congratulating the newly elected leader of Taiwan. What Happened: The Chinese government, through its foreign ministry, condemned the U.S....

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao in Washington on Friday, a day before the Taiwan elections. What Happened: The meeting, set for Jan. 12, is expected to address the U.S.-China relationship, which has...

Oil prices witnessed a sharp 2.5% increase to over $74 per share in early New York trading on Thursday following the seizure of a tanker by Iran off the coast of Oman. The St Nikolas, previously seized by the U.S. for carrying Iranian oil, was transporting Iraqi crude to Turkey when Iran detained...

The global elite are set to gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024. The event, titled “Rebuilding Trust,” is expected to see a diverse range of speakers and pressing global issues on the agenda, from geopolitical tensions to technological change. What...

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has embarked on a diplomatic mission to the Middle East to prevent a potential regional war. His itinerary includes visits to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. What Happened: Blinken set out on a five-day diplomatic journey starting...

Two months have passed since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, and the conflict has now spread throughout the entire Gaza Strip. This escalation comes after negotiations between Israel and Hamas failed to extend the temporary ceasefire for a hostage and prisoner exchange last week. Latest...

The Israeli government announced its cabinet’s decision Wednesday on an agreement to secure the release of around 50 hostages from the approximately 240 abducted into Gaza during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. This agreement, which includes a four-day ceasefire, also involves the release of...

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was caught on camera during the press meet this week where President Joe Biden once again described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a “dictator.” What Happened: President Biden reaffirmed his view of Xi as a “dictator”...

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made two unexpected visits to the Middle East in an attempt to ease regional tensions. Blinken visited the West Bank and Iraq on Sunday. These visits followed a summit of Arab leaders in...

Israel has rebuffed U.S. pressure to implement a “humanitarian pause” in the ongoing war until the release of about 240 hostages held by Hamas. This defiance was expressed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken...

Paramilitary group Hezbollah has been relatively quiet since the start of the Hamas-Israel war 28 days ago. No more. Western leaders, including the U.S. and France, have urged Hezbollah to stay out of the conflict. But the warning seems to have fallen on deaf ears. While there had been limited...

Twenty-six days have passed since the tragic events of Oct. 7, when the Hamas militant group executed a series of fatal attacks in Israel. These actions resulted in the loss of Israeli civilian lives and the abduction of an estimated 240 hostages who remain in captivity in the Gaza Strip. In...

The outbreak of war in the Middle East is threatening to hamper the Fed's efforts to control inflation. A Thursday visit from Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel was confirmation of unconditional support from the U.S. for Israel in its war against Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas....