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TopicAntony Blinken

Topic: Antony Blinken

Blinken to push back on Russia’ bid to ‘weaponize energy’ at NATO meet in Brussels next week

Talks between foreign ministers from NATO alliance will have ‘a heavy focus on Ukraine’ but will also touch on countering China in Indo-Pacific, a US official said.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to meet Ethiopian government leaders in Addis Ababa

Antony Blinken's trip is the latest in a series of visits to Africa by senior US officials as Biden administration looks to reinforce ties with the continent amid competition from China.

A desi ‘autocade’ & ‘on the move’ meet with Lavrov — highlights from Blinken’s India visit

Asked whether he was enjoying his time in India, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his ‘only frustration’ was not being able to stay a bit longer.

Blinken backs Modi’s line on multilateralism in crisis, but says there are ‘workarounds’

China will face 'serious' consequences if it supplies military aid to Russia or circumvents West-imposed sanctions, US Secretary of State Blinken told reporters in Delhi Thursday.

Russia cannot be allowed to wage war against Ukraine with impunity, say US, allies

The so-called Quad group also said that the use, or threat of use, of nuclear weapons in Ukraine was ‘inadmissible.’

G20 finance ministers’ meeting is marred by Russia-Ukraine conflict, says Antony Blinken

The US Secretary of State said that G20 countries must continue to call on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine.

Antony Blinken holds talks with Central Asian nations in wake of Ukraine anniversary

Blinken's visit to the capitals of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan is his first to the region as the Biden administration's top diplomat.

Amid US-Russia tensions over Ukraine, India to host Antony Blinken, Sergey Lavrov at G20 meet

Visit of the US State Secretary and Russian Foreign Minister comes just days after the world observed the anniversary of the Russian war against Ukraine on 24 February.

Russia suspending New START pact ‘deeply unfortunate & irresponsible’, says US Secretary Blinken

President Putin Tuesday delivered a nuclear warning to the West over Ukraine, announcing new strategic systems for combat duty & warning that Moscow could resume nuclear tests.

US shoots down Chinese ‘spy’ balloon off East Coast, Beijing condemns decision

The balloon had set off a diplomatic crisis with US State Secretary Antony Blinken canceling trip to China. President Biden had ordered the US military to shoot down the device.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.