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Close to Finalizing Security Deal with Saudi Arabia, Says Blinken

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:34 +0000

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday that the US is nearing the completion of a security agreement with Saudi Arabia. Blinken made this statement during his visit to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) General Secretariat, where he participated in a joint ministerial meeting with the foreign ministers of the GCC countries. [...]

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US support to Niger at risk over coup d’etat, says Blinken

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:16:45 +0000

According to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Saturday, political instability in Niger as a result of a military coup that ousted the country’s president this week threatens the economic assistance Washington provides to the African nation. Adding Niger to the expanding list of military governments in the Sahel area of West Africa, members [...]

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Russia turmoil could take months to play out: US Secretary of State Blinken

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:51:24 +0000

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said the turmoil caused by the unprecedented challenge to the authority of President Vladimir Putin by Wagner fighters may not be over yet and could take weeks or months to play out. Blinken in a series of television interviews said tensions that led to the aborted mutiny [...]

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Ahead of Blinken’s India visit, US contrasts its G-20 goals and Russia’s

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:27:27 +0000

Just hours before Secretary of State Antony Blinken reached New Delhi for a meeting of G-20 foreign ministers, the US sought to draw a sharp contrast between its own goals for this group of the world’s most industrialised nations and Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. The US will engage with G-20 members and [...]

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Blinken’s 2-day visit to Mideast highlights US limitations in region

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:37:49 +0000

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday wrapped up a two-day visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank with no visible signs of progress toward halting one of the deadliest outbreaks of Israeli-Palestinian violence in years. The anemic outcome highlighted what appears to be the limited influence the Biden administration has over Israel’s [...]

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US Secretary of State Blinken discusses Ukraine war with EAM Jaishankar

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 21:23:29 +0000

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and discussed the ongoing Ukraine war, counterterrorism and other regional and global issues. Jaishankar thanked Blinken for his “strong and clear message” on counter-terrorism as well as his call for holding those responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks accountable. [...]

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Blinken Discusses Economic, Political Challenges With Sri Lanka’s PM

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:47 +0000

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (local time) discussed the current economic and political challenges with Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Blinken spoke with Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe and affirmed the US commitment to the Sri Lankan people during this challenging time and the importance of supporting reforms that address the [...]

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Blinken, Ukraine FM Kuleba Discuss Return Of US Diplomats, Aid Package

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sun, 01 May 2022 16:00:25 +0000

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday discussed the return of American diplomats to Ukraine as well as an aid of USD 33 billion to the war-torn country with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to follow up on their April [...]

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Blinken Says Ukraine Can Absolutely Win Ongoing War Against Russia

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:00:50 +0000

Without giving a specific timeline, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Ukraine can “absolutely” win the ongoing war against Russia and praised the “extraordinary resilience” of the Ukrainian people. Blinken made the remarks during an interview with the BBC on Friday night following a meeting with his European Union (EU) counterparts in Brussels. [...]

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Blinken, Austin To Return For Congressional Hearing On Afghanistan Issues

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:43:01 +0000

United States Secretaries of State and Defence, Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin, have promised to return for another congressional hearing on the challenges in Afghanistan following the US withdrawal, according to Senator Jim Inhofe’s office. “We still face a lot of real challenges in Afghanistan even though our troop presence is gone. Secretary Blinken and [...]

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USA’s Blinken Holds Talks With China Foreign Minister On Ukraine Crisis

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:00:50 +0000

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about Ukraine on Wednesday, highlighting global security and the economic risks that could stem from further Russian aggression, the State Department said. “Secretary Blinken … conveyed that de-escalation and diplomacy are the responsible way forward,” department spokesman Ned Price said in a [...]

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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Help Taiwan Boost Ties Amid China Tensions

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 12:09:17 +0000

Amid the deteriorating relations between Washington and Beijing, two US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill earlier this week, which seeks to help Taiwan develop ties with other countries amid China’s coercive actions designed to isolate the country. The Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act, which was introduced this week aims to make it the policy of [...]

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Blinken asks Sudanese counterpart what US can do to back civilian govt

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:21:37 +0000

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a telephone call with his Sudanese counterpart asked what action the United States can take to support the transition to a civilian-led government following the military takeover by Sudanese armed forces, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a press release. “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke [...]

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Blinken Warns Of Other Options If Diplomacy Fails On Iran Nuke Issue

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:00:20 +0000

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that the US would turn to “other options” if diplomacy fails to curb Iran’s nuclear programme, saying “time is running short”. Blinken on Wednesday met with his counterparts of Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the State Department over bilateral and trilateral cooperation as [...]

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