insert_link WorldUS officials remain confident that Gaza ceasefire will go ahead this weekend The Biden administration insists it's "confident" that a ceasefire in Gaza will go ahead on Sunday, even though Israel's cabinet has delayed a vote on the agreement, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Hamas of backtracking on the deal. The White House has praised the breakthrough, which would bring an end to 15 months of war. But despite approval stalling on the Israeli side, US Secretary of State Antony […] today17 January, 2025 36
insert_link AfricaUS Accuses Sudanese RSF of Genocide and Imposes Sanctions The US has accused Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of committing genocide, imposing sanctions on their leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. BBC Africa says the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Dagalo for his role in systemic atrocities during the 20-month conflict, including the murder of men, boys, and infants, as well as sexual violence against women and targeting fleeing civilians. today9 January, 2025 17
insert_link Business / EconomicsNippon Steel and US Steel sue Biden Administration over blocked merger Nippon Steel and US Steel are suing the Biden administration over the president's decision to block the Japanese company's proposed takeover of the American firm. This comes as US secretary of state Antony Blinken is visiting Japan. Rebecca Bundhun is our reporter from Tokyo. today7 January, 2025 66
insert_link WorldUN Chief warns ‘AI arms race’ could have major security implications The UN's top official is warning artificial intelligence is evolving faster than our ability to govern it. António Guterres said on Thursday there's an urgent need for global governance frameworks.He joined US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a Security Council meeting to discuss the opportunities and risks of AI.Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered. today20 December, 2024 48
insert_link AfricaBlinken Urges Action to Address Sudan Conflict U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a direct appeal to nations aiding Sudan's warring factions or benefiting from the conflict. Reuters says that he called on them to shift their focus toward alleviating Sudanese suffering and using their influence to bring the war to an end. Addressing the United Nations Security Council, Blinken emphasized the need for concrete action to demonstrate genuine concern for Sudan's future. today20 December, 2024 8
insert_link WorldBlinken condemns China’s ‘increasingly dangerous’ sea moves US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned Beijing's "increasingly dangerous" actions in the South China Sea and voiced support for freedom of navigation. He met Asian leaders on Friday, where he will represent the United States at the annual Southeast Asian-led meetings, which President Joe Biden is skipping for the second straight year. Laura Westbrook has more. today11 October, 2024 82
insert_link WorldGaza ceasefire deal still in doubt A deal to end the fighting in Gaza is on the brink of collapse, after America's top diplomat left the Middle East with no truce in place. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's ninth visit to the region since the start of the war came amid days of negotiations to secure a ceasefire, but his trip ended without the agreement he craves. Reporting for us is Benji Hyer. today22 August, 2024 20
insert_link WorldBlinken pushing for peace, amid concern of increasing violence in Middle East U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel pushing for a peace deal with Hamas. He says this is the best, and possibly last opportunity ... but distance remains between the two sides. Corresponding for us is Caroline Malone. today20 August, 2024 35
insert_link OshiwamboAntony Blinken, atwa omukumo omuwiliki mupe wo Hamas atambuleko omafaneko okuyeeka oilwifo moGaza Hamushanga woshilongo sha US Antony Blinken, onghela okwa pula opo omuwiliki wopapolitika opo aulikwa moku kwatela komesho ongudu yo Hamas mo Gaza, Yahya Sinwar akale atambulako omafaneko eenghudafana doku yeeka oilwifo mo GAZA. Oshitopolwa sha Gaza osha kala mo makuyunguto oita okudja nghene kwa didilikilwe oiponokela yaholokele mu 07 October 2023. Blinken talombwele oikundaneki kutya, okwa pula Sinwar, opo akale omukomesho moku ninga etokolo olo lakwatelamo eyeeko loilwifo, osho tati […] today7 August, 2024 24