North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as Blinken Visits South
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Monday, South Korea's military said, as the top US diplomat was meeting key officials in Seoul.
‘Imperative’ to Work Against IS in Syria, Blinken Tells Turkey
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday told Turkey it was "imperative" to work against a resurgence of the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Blinken Says ‘Good Progress’ Made Toward Lebanon Ceasefire Deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that negotiators have made "good progress" toward a deal that would bring a ceasefire in Israel's offensive in Lebanon.
US to Provide $500M in Military Funding to Philippines
The US will provide $500 million in military funding to the Philippines as Washington boosts ties with Manila in the face of China's growing assertiveness.
White House Mulls Allowing Ukraine to Fire US Weapons Into Russia
White House officials have reportedly begun discussing easing the restrictions imposed on US-made weapons supplied to Ukraine.
Blinken Announces $2B in Ukraine Military Aid in Kyiv
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in Kyiv on Wednesday the release of a further $2 billion in military aid for Ukrainian forces holding back Russian onslaughts across the front line.
Blinken Urges Hamas to Agree Truce to Help Gazans
Top US diplomat Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a Gaza truce plan despite an Israeli warning that the army will keep fighting the group after any ceasefire.
Blinken ‘Hopeful’ Hamas Will Accept ‘Extraordinarily Generous’ Gaza Deal
US Secretary of State Blinken said he was hopeful Hamas would accept an "extraordinarily generous" offer to halt Israel's Gaza offensive in return for the release of hostages.
Blinken Builds US Ties With Africa West Coast as Sahel Concerns Grow
US Secretary of State Blinken opened a week-long tour of Africa's west coast as he seeks to bolster US-friendly democracies with security deteriorating in the Sahel.
Israel Says Troops Encircle Gaza City
Israeli ground troops encircled Hamas stronghold Gaza City, as top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived for a trip focused on minimizing civilian casualties.
US Warns Sudan Unit Against ‘Imminent Large-Scale Attack’ in Darfur
US warned Sudan's paramilitary force against what Washington said were signs of an "imminent large-scale attack" in North Darfur's capital.
US Amps Up Military Posture in Mideast, Warns Against ‘Escalation’
The United States warned Iran or its allies against any "escalation" in the wake of Israel's war with Hamas, two top US officials said.
Turkey Launches New Wave of Syria Strikes
Turkey said it had a launched a new wave of air strikes against Kurdish targets in Syria in retaliation for a bombing attack in Ankara.
US Announces $1B to Aid Ukraine as Russian Strike Kills at Least 17
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $1 billion of aid to Ukraine, which suffered a Russian strike killing 17 people at a market.
US to Help Australia Boost Missile Manufacturing
Washington will bolster its shrinking arms stockpiles by helping Australia develop a missile-manufacturing and exporting industry.
US Approves Sale of Ammunition, Parts to Taiwan
The US said it will sell $440 million in ammunition and parts to Taiwan, its latest effort to boost the self-ruling island’s defense.
Blinken Says China Promised Not to Send Arms to Russia
US Secretary of State Blinken said China had renewed promises not to send arms to Russia to fight in Ukraine, although he voiced concern at the actions of private Chinese firms.
Blinken Opens Rare Beijing Visit in Bid to Lower Temperature
Secretary of State Antony Blinken began talks in China on the highest-level trip by a US official in nearly five years.
Blinken Hopes Ukraine Spring Offensive Would Force Putin to Negotiate
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope that a successful Ukraine offensive would force Russian President Vladimir Putin into talks about ending its invasion.
Blinken Eyes Trip to China as Tensions Ease
US Secretary of State Blinken is likely to reschedule an aborted visit to China in the coming weeks as the two powers try again to put a cap on tensions.
Papua New Guinea to Sign Security Pact With US, PM Says
Papua New Guinea will sign a security pact with the US that gives American troops access to the Pacific nation's ports and airports.
US to Counter Russian Disinformation on Ukraine With AI Tool
The US State Department has developed an AI-based online tool to counter Russian disinformation on the Ukraine war.
Peace Deal ‘Within Reach’ in Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks
US top diplomat Antony Blinken says a peace deal to end Armenia and Azerbaijan's three-decade-old dispute is "within reach" after four days of talks.
US Reaffirms Pledge to Deliver Jets to Turkey
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed Washington's commitment to delivering F-16 jets to Turkey.
