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US Defence Secy hospitalized, deputy assumes duties
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Pentagon Press Secretary Major Gen. Pat Ryder announced on Monday that duties in the Secretary of Defense's office have been transferred to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks after US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III was hospitalised for symptoms of bladder isuse
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US Secretary of State says Israel president Herzog is optimistic on peace
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Israel President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday afternoon met at the President's Residence in Jerusalem with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is visiting Israel and the region.
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Antony Blinken meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The US State Secretary is in Israel on Wednesday for meetings with key government officials to press for a "humanitarian pause" as international and domestic US pressure to end the conflict in Gaza continues to mount.
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US Senate confirms Biden's top Asia aide Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secy of S
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Campbell will replace Wendy Sherman, who retired on July 8 and will serve as the US State Department's second-ranking diplomat behind US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Hamas has given 'generally positive' response to proposed truce deal with
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said that Hamas has given a "generally positive" response to a proposed truce deal with Israel, Al Jazeera reported.
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US Secy of State Antony Blinken heads to Middle East to hold negotiations
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday departed for a four-nation visit to the Middle East as part of continuing diplomatic efforts related to the war between Israel and Hamas.
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"I congratulate the people...": US Secy of State Antony Blinken extends Re
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
India is meanwhile gearing up for a momentous platinum celebration of the country's Republic Day with an enthralling showcase of its military prowess and rich cultural heritage at the majestic 'Kartavya Path' in the national capital.
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Hillary Clinton sends love to Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie after 'Barbie' O
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is disappointed that 'Barbie' maker Greta Gerwig and actor Margot Robbie did not win nominations in major categories for the Oscars this year.
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"United States and our partners have not given up": Joe Biden marks 100 da
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also released a statement on Sunday saying US officials were working "around the clock" to secure the release of every hostage.
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US congratulates Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te, affirms support f
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The US congratulated Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory in Saturday's elections, vowing to cooperate and work closely with the island nation.
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US President says Defence Secy Austin lapsed by not informing him of his h
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden on Friday said Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin lapsed in his judgment by not informing him of his hospitalisation, The Hill reported on Friday.
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EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red S
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