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April 3, 2024

Blinken, US delegation drive from Paris to Brussels after his plane again suffers a 'mechanical issue'

Secretary of State Blinken and a U.S. delegation have driven from Paris to Brussels for a NATO meeting after his plane suffered a "mechanical issue."

April 2, 2024

Blinken appoints new chief diversity and inclusion officer to build 'workforce that reflects America'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday that Zakiya Carr Johnson will serve as the State Department's next chief diversity and inclusion officer.

March 27, 2024

State Dept. reacts to staffer's public resignation over Israel offensive in Gaza

The State Department responded Wednesday to questions surrounding the resignation of Annelle Sheline, a staffer who publicly left out of moral opposition to U.S. inaction regarding Israeli offensives in Gaza.

March 21, 2024

US has submitted new draft resolution to UN calling for immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

In Saudi Arabia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the United States has submitted a new draft proposal for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

March 19, 2024

Jihadist and nuclear threat as African country tells US to leave amid Russian and Iranian gains

The Biden administration is in urgent talks with Niger following the country's decision to end a military agreement that allows the U.S. to house an anti-terror drone base in the restive African nation.

March 18, 2024

Philippines, China spat escalates over ‘misguided’ South China Sea claims as Blinken visits region

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Philippines to reiterate U.S. commitment to its regional partners as China continues to ramp up maritime aggression in the South China Sea.

March 18, 2024

Blinken urges technology alignment with democratic values at South Korean summit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced the importance of ensuring that technologies align with democratic principles at the Summit for Democracy held in South Korea.

March 15, 2024

Blinken calls for increased global cooperation to police synthetic drugs as worldwide overdose rates rise

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for greater international cooperation to fight synthetic drug trafficking as global drug use and overdose rates rise.

March 15, 2024

Don't forget about Marc Fogel, another American wrongfully detained in Russia

On Aug. 14, 2021, Marc Fogel was detained for possession of medical marijuana used to treat his severe back injury. He is now serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian prison.

March 14, 2024

Senate votes to confirm US ambassador to Haiti amid gang attempt to seize power in Caribbean country

The Senate confirmed a new ambassador to Haiti as the country faces severe unrest while violent gangs attempt to seize power.