Antony Blinken
Blinken’s March 25 message: ‘Our partnership is stronger than ever’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed Greece as a "principled proponent of peace and prosperity" in a special message issued as Greeks celebrated the 203rd anniversary of independence from Ottoman rule on Monday.
"On Europe's southeastern frontier, bilateral partner and NATO ally Greece has served as a principled proponent of peace and prosperity," Blinken's message said.
UN chief to visit Gaza border as Israel vows to go ahead with Rafah attack
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to visit Egypt's border with Gaza on Saturday, after Israel said it would send in troops to fight Hamas in the nearby city of Rafah, even without U.S. support.
Blinken in Israel ahead of UN vote on Gaza ceasefire plan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel Friday for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of a U.N. Security Council vote on a U.S. draft resolution noting the need for an "immediate" ceasefire that would allow in more aid.
US Pushes UN for Gaza Ceasefire Tied to Hostage Release
The US has presented a draft resolution to the UN Security Council urging for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, tied to the release of hostages. Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed the initiative during an interview with Saudi media, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing civilian protection and humanitarian aid delivery amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
US circulates draft UN resolution calling for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza: Blinken
The United States has circulated a draft U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages" in the Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Blinken due in Mideast in new bid to secure Gaza truce
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to return Wednesday to the Middle East in a new bid to secure a truce in the Israel-Hamas war.
Following a failed attempt to secure a ceasefire in the war in the Gaza Strip by the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan last week, a new round of negotiations hosted by key mediator Qatar has begun.
Israel begins Rafah aggression: Palestinian Foreign Ministry
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has announced that the Israeli army has begun its aggression on Rafah and launched airstrikes in the southern Gaza city without any prior notice or "waiting for permission from anyone."
Gaza hunger warnings grow as hopes build for ceasefire
Efforts to hammer out a temporary truce in Gaza intensified Tuesday after months of war that have left parts of the devastated territory facing imminent famine.
A U.N.-backed assessment described the increasingly dire situation by noting that without a surge of aid famine would hit the 300,000 people in Gaza's war-battered north by May.
Blinken says US stands by 'ironclad' commitments to defend Philippines
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States stands by its "ironclad" commitments to defend longtime ally the Philippines against armed attack in the South China Sea.
N Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Monday in what analysts said was a calculated move to grab attention as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea for talks.