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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.

March 13, 2024

Blinken says ‘criminal gangs' and ‘ordinary civilians’ looting humanitarian aid in Gaza, doesn't mention Hamas

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said lawlessness, insecurity, and desperation are forcing ordinary civilians and criminals to charge trucks delivering aid.

March 13, 2024

Blinken says crisis in Haiti is 'long unfolding story' as US pledges millions to help stabilize country

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the crisis in Haiti "has been a long unfolding story" that will require coordination from the international community to solve.

March 13, 2024

Biden warned about 'meddling' in Israeli politics after intel report says Netanyahu's leadership 'in jeopardy'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has consistently faced challenges since the Oct. 7 attack, and disagreements with Washington have only exacerbated the situation.

March 12, 2024

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign amid low-scale civil war, bowing to international pressure

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Tuesday that he will be resigning from office hours after an emergency meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other leaders.