Blinken
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Blinken condemns attack on US convoy in Nigeria
May 18, 2023Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the US would prosecute those responsible for a deadly attack on a US convoy in Nigeria, which he claimed was responding to a flood. Although no group... -
Blinken in Vietnam to boost ties with an eye on China
Apr 15, 2023Vietnam is a significant component of the United States’ regional policy, and the country’s competition with China has been used to enhance its influence. On Saturday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Vietnamese Prime... -
Blinken to begin Latin American tour on Monday in Colombia
Oct 3, 2022Beginning in Colombia on Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to numerous Latin American nations at a time when several important regional allies have recently elected leftist leaders. The senior US diplomat’s travel... -
Blinken urges calm on Taiwan in talks with China
Sep 24, 2022As escalating tensions appeared to be relaxing a bit, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged for calm about Taiwan on Friday while meeting with his Chinese counterpart. During their 90-minute meeting in New York, Blinken... -
Blinken heads to Qatar on Afghan crisis mission
Sep 6, 2021US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travelled to Qatar on Sunday for the first time since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, hoping to forge a united front with allies shocked by the instability. Qatar, a... -
US seeking seat on UN rights council: Blinken
Feb 24, 2021The United States is seeking election to the UN Human Rights Council, three years after former president Donald Trump’s administration withdrew, the US top diplomat told the rights body Wednesday. “I’m pleased to announce the United...
