insert_link World Blinken in Shanghai as he kicks off China trip U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken is in talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday to discuss a range of complex issues, including deepening strains over China's backing of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Blinken is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Xinping on Friday before he returns to Washington, although neither side has yet confirmed a meeting. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. today26 April, 2024
insert_link World Blinken in Shanghai as he kicks off China tour US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Shanghai where he willl meet with business leaders before heading to Beijing for talks on Friday with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and a likely meeting with President Xi Jinping. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong. today25 April, 2024
insert_link World North Korea Fires At Least Two Ballistic Missiles As Democracy Summit Gets Underway North Korea has fired at least two ballistic missiles into the sea as diplomats gather in Seoul for a summit on Monday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is among the officials attending the Summit for Democracy. Chris Gilbert reports. today18 March, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Ongundu yo DA ya pula aataleli yomahogololo yopashigwana Omupresitend gwa South Africa Cyril Ramaposa okwa sheke ongundu onene yompilamen moshilongo o DA sho ya pula America niilongo yo EU yiye yi talele omahogololo. Ongundu oya ningi eindilo momukanda gwa tuminimwa amushanga gwepangelo lya America Antony Blinken noominista dhimwe dhiikwapondje yo EU oshiwike sha piti. O BBC oya lopota kutya o ANC oyati ombaapila yo DA kepangelo lya America otayi pukitha notayi kambadhala hanga oku landithapo oshilongo kiilongo iinankondo […] today11 March, 2024
insert_link World Blinken wraps up day two of Mideast crisis tour U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel and the West Bank on Wednesday, as the war in Gaza moves into its fourth month. The trip comes as there's quiet optimism a deal to end the fighting may be achieved, which could also see the release of Israeli captives being held in the strip. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. today7 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Blinken sees growing partner in Angola on Africa democracy tour US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday will explore greater coordination with emerging regional partner Angola, capping a tour of Africa to champion US-friendly democracies as global crises mount. After years of estrangement with Washington during the Cold War, Angola has seen growing common ground with the United States including by working together to address violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Blinken arrived late Wednesday in the oil-rich […] today25 January, 2024
insert_link World Blinken tells Israel civilian toll in Gaza far too high The AFP news agency reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel must stop undercutting the ability of Palestinians to govern themselves. Following a meeting Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blinken called on Israel to ease the toll on civilians in Gaza. today10 January, 2024
insert_link World US top diplomat calls for Palestinian statehood on visit to Middle East US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he supports the "establishment of an independent Palestinian state" as he heads for another visit to Israel amid its war with Hamas. On his fourth trip to the Middle East since the October 7th attacks, America's top diplomat warned all parties against an escalation in violence, promising to use his leverage to try to protect civilians, help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and […] today9 January, 2024
insert_link World Israel’s defence force strikes Lebanon U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken continues his Middle East tour on Monday, meeting with Arab leaders before heading for Tel Aviv. It comes as the IDF says it carried out strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon overnight, reportedly killing a senior commander. Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv that the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains challenging. today8 January, 2024
