insert_link World The U.S’ Rubio Says Iran is the Biggest Source of Middle East Instability US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says Iran remains the single greatest source of instability in the Middle East. He visited Israel over the weekend. The visit comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile. He also plans to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio says Iran is behind every terrorist group and every act of […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa US secretary of State won’t attend the G20 Summit in South Africa in protest over the Land Expropriation Act US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says he will not attend the G20 Summit in South Africa later this month, in protest over the country’s Land Expropriation Act. In a post on social media platform X, Rubio says South Africa is doing very bad things, expropriating private property while using the G20 to promote solidarity, equality, and sustainability. He says his job is to advance America's national interests, […] today6 February, 2025
insert_link World UN 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
insert_link World Blinken 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
insert_link World US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Points to Hezbollah in Golan Heights Rocket Attack US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there is every indication that a rocket that hit a soccer pitch in Golan Heights was fired by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The attack killed 12 people including children. Hezbollah has denied it was behind the strike, the deadliest to hit Israel or Israeli-controlled territory since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. Blinken says America’s support for Israel’s security is unwavering against all […] today29 July, 2024
insert_link World US-NATO meetings ahead of major summit The United States and NATO are reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine as the US prepares to host the North Atlantic Alliance's 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC next month. During a press conference on Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the increased defense spending by many NATO countries, which Blinken emphasized as "necessary to meet the challenges of this time." As Benji Hyer reports. […] today19 June, 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
