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Need to bring world together to condemn China over Uyghur repression in Xi
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (local time) reiterating support for the Uyghurs, condemned Chinese actions in Xinjiang and said that the US needs to bring the world together in speaking with one voice in condemning what has taken place and wha
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US issues warning to China; says action against Taiwan would be 'serious m
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (local time) issued a warning to China stating it would be a "serious mistake" for anyone to attempt to change Taiwan's "status quo" amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over the island country
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US reiterates call for investigation into the origins of COVID-19, slams C
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday launched a scathing attack against China for a lack of transparency during "the early stages" of the coronavirus pandemic and called for a more thorough investigation into the origins of COVID-19.
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Amid Iran nuclear talks, US Defense Secy begins travels to Middle East
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 11 (ANI): The US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Sunday, his first stop on a two-day trip to the Middle Eastern country. This is the first official visit by a senior representative of President Joe Biden's administration to the country.
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Donbas escalation: Blinken, Raab express support for Ukraine
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held telephonic talks with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and discussed the situation in Ukraine and expressed support for Kiev, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price on Saturday (local time).
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US remains committed to hold accountable those involved in killing journal
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with the family of late journalist Daniel Pearl and assured them that the government remains committed to justice and accountability for those involved in kidnapping and killing him, State Department spokesperson Ned
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Blinken discusses with Israel Foreign Minister aid to Palestinians
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi to ensure humanitarian assistance to Palestinians and further normalization of relations between Israel and Arab countries, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
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Biden lifts Trump-imposed sanctions, visa restrictions on International Cr
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): US has lifted sanctions and visa restrictions imposed by Donald Trump's administration on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who are investigating American military and intelligence officials for potential war crimes in Afghanistan and had
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US, Greece defence chiefs reaffirm commitment to security in eastern Medit
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 2, (ANI): US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin III spoke with his Greek counterpart Nikos Panagiotopoulos to reaffirm a mutual commitment to security in the Eastern Mediterranean and NATO's Southern Flank, the Defence Department said in a release on Thursday.
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Hong Kong does not warrant special US status as China dismantling its free
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 1 (ANI): The Biden administration on Wednesday reaffirmed a determination of the Trump administration that Hong Kong does not warrant preferential treatment under US law owing to the erosion of its autonomy at the hands of Beijing.
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Blinken backs Philippines as hundreds of Chinese vessels crowd disputed re
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 29 (ANI): US Secretary Antony Blinken on Monday came out in support of the Philippines after "China's maritime militia" amassed Chinese vessels at a boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef in the West Philippine sea.
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US Secretary Antony Blinken extends Holi wishes
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 29 (ANI): US Secretary Antony Blinken on Monday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Holi and wished for the unity of people across the globe.
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