Latest "Secretary of State Antony Blinken" stories

President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, meet with victims' relatives and first responders who were directly affected by the Hamas attacks, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Tel Aviv.

Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle East

The two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.

6 weeks ago

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin thanks crew members at the Nevatim Air Base in the desert in Israel, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.

By Lolita C. Baldor

7 weeks ago

Russian shelling in east kills 17 as US Secretary of State visits Kyiv

The attack came as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited Ukraine’s capital, where he was expected to announce more than $1 billion in new aid.

3 months ago

Why haven’t China and the US agreed to restore military contacts?

Top U.S. officials have called repeatedly over the past few months for China to reestablish military communication channels.

6 months ago

Biden vows ‘sustained’ help as Afghanistan troop drawdown nears

Officials said the U.S. expects to have American and coalition military command, its leadership, and most troops out by July Fourth, or shortly after that.

2 years ago

Taliban will likely curtail Afghan women’s rights, intelligence report says

During the Taliban's rule in the 1990s, women were largely confined to their homes, and girls had no access to education.

3 years ago