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[ad_1] Blinken said Wednesday that he expects to “work well” with China’s new foreign minister. Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that he expects to “work well” with China’s new foreign minister, after previous incumbent Qin Gang was abruptly removed from office. “I’ve also known Wang Yi for more than a decade. … Read more
[ad_1] “It’s already taken back about 50% of what was initially seized,” he said. Washington: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that while Ukraine has reconquered half the territory that Russia initially seized in its invasion, Kyiv faced a “a very hard fight” to win back more. “It’s already taken back about 50% of what … Read more
[ad_1] US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Russia is “weaponizing food” by quitting grain deal. Washington: The United States branded Russia’s decision Monday to exit a deal to export grain safely from war-hit Ukraine “unconscionable,” saying it will drive up food prices for the world’s hungry. “The result of Russia’s action today weaponizing … Read more
[ad_1] Blinken said that appropriate action will be taken those responsible for hacking US government emails. Washington: U.S. Commerce Department Secretary Gina Raimondo was among a group of senior U.S. officials whose emails were hacked earlier this year by a group Microsoft says is based in China, according to a person briefed on the matter, … Read more
[ad_1] Beijing’s military exercises respond to US lawmakers’ support for Taiwan. Washington, United States: The United States said Thursday it planned to sell $440 million in ammunition and parts to Taiwan, its latest effort to boost the self-ruling island’s defence as tensions simmer with China. The sale is comparatively small in scale and does not … Read more
[ad_1] Antony Blinken said the Wagner group’s revolt “raises profound questions”. (File) Washington: Russia’s crisis involving a mercenary group’s aborted revolt against the Kremlin exposed “real cracks” in President Vladimir Putin’s authority, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday. The uprising by the private Wagner group and its mutinous leader Yevgeny Prigozhin over the … Read more
[ad_1] US State Secretary Antony Blinken met Xi JInping in Beijing on Monday. Washington: The White House said Wednesday it had “every expectation” that the top US diplomat’s recent trip to Beijing will lead to better relations, even after Joe Biden compared China’s leader to embarrassed “dictators.” US State Secretary Antony Blinken “made some progress” … Read more
[ad_1] Blinken made clear that Washington would keep an eye on corruption. (File) London: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday announced $1.3 billion in fresh US economic assistance for Ukraine, and vowed that Russia would eventually pay financially for its invasion. “As Russia continues to destroy, we are here to help Ukraine rebuild — … Read more
[ad_1] During his visit, Blinken urged China to encourage North Korea to stop launching missiles. Seoul: North Korea on Wednesday criticised U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s recent visit to Beijing as a “begging trip” to ease tensions in what it called a policy failure to pressure China. At one of the most significant U.S.-China … Read more
[ad_1] US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on a visit to Beijing over the weekend. Beijing: The United States on Tuesday pressed its call for military communication channels with China despite that request being rebuffed during Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing over the weekend. Establishing military-to-military communications was essential to reduce … Read more