US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to refrain from any provocative actions against Taiwan after Beijing reacted strongly to the newly elected Taiwanese President’s speech. Blinken emphasized the importance of preserving the status quo and maintaining peace and stability in the region, highlighting the crucial role Taiwan plays in global trade and semiconductor production.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee has advanced a contempt resolution against Secretary of State Antony Blinken, setting the stage for a potential House-wide vote on holding him in contempt. The move comes after Blinken refused to comply with a subpoena from the committee regarding the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in 2021. Republicans allege Blinken is stonewalling their investigation into the withdrawal, while Blinken argues that his schedule at the United Nations General Assembly prevents him from testifying. The House GOP has previously held other Biden officials in contempt, but those cases were not prosecuted by the Department of Justice.
Russia has confirmed that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will not meet with his US counterpart Antony Blinken at the UN General Assembly in New York. Tensions between the two countries have escalated since Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine, and the US is considering whether to allow Ukraine to strike targets in Russia. Despite facing widespread sanctions and travel bans, Russia insists it is not isolated and has a busy agenda at the UNGA.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pressed the US and UK to authorize the use of long-range missiles against Russia, highlighting their crucial role in his proposed ‘victory plan’. He aims to present this plan to President Biden this month, emphasizing its potential to influence Russia’s war strategy. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Minister David Lammy arrived in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine’s strategic goals and Western support.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Minister David Lammy visited Kyiv on Wednesday to meet with Ukrainian officials. The visit comes at a critical time in the war with Russia, as Ukraine seeks long-range missiles and faces growing pressure on the battlefield. Blinken discussed the potential for providing long-range weapons and emphasized the importance of careful consideration in such a decision. The visit also follows reports of Iranian missile transfers to Russia, raising concerns about escalating tensions and wider regional security.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit London next week to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with the visit coming ahead of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to Washington. The talks will focus on strengthening the US-UK relationship and addressing key global issues like the Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East. The visit is also significant due to the UK’s new Labour government’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which differs from the previous Conservative government.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that Israel has accepted a ceasefire proposal for Gaza, urging Hamas to do the same. The proposal aims to bridge differences and secure the release of hostages. Blinken’s statement comes after meetings with Israeli leaders, and he is expected to travel to Egypt to continue negotiations.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, ending the ten-month-old war between Israel and Hamas. While optimism for a deal is growing, officials warn that challenges remain. The negotiations come amid heightened regional tensions after Iran’s threats of retaliation for the assassination of a Hamas leader. The international community is urging restraint, as both sides continue fighting despite hopes for a ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Tony Blinken has informed his G7 counterparts of a potential attack on Israel by Iran and Hezbollah as early as Monday. He convened a conference call to coordinate with allies and apply diplomatic pressure to limit the retaliation, emphasizing the need to contain the attacks to avoid a full-scale war.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to discuss Ukraine’s NATO aspirations and efforts to bolster Ukraine’s energy grid. The meeting comes ahead of a crucial NATO summit in Washington next week, where Ukraine hopes to secure further assurances on its membership bid.
