American citizen killed in Iraq from Iranian missiles
A US citizen was among 13 people killed in Iraq in a rocket attack carried out by Iran on Wednesday, the Department of State confirmed Thursday. Another 58 people were … Read More
Tag: Antony Blinken
Antony Blinken stops in Ukraine, announces $2B in more aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday to unveil an additional $2 billion in US aid to Ukraine and European allies threatened by Russia. … Read More
Russia ‘ready’ to talk Britney Griner prisoner swap
Russia’s top diplomat signaled on Friday that Kremlin was ready to discuss a prisoner exchange with the US — a day after Brittney Griner was convicted of cannabis possession and … Read More
State Dept. appoints Rich Nephew as anti-corruption czar
Secretary of State Antony Blinken tapped a rich nephew — or rather, Rich Nephew — to a top anti-corruption position this week, and yes, the new hire is aware of … Read More
Antony Blinken says US looks forward to working with new Colombian President Gustavo Petro
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Colombia on holding a free and fair election and said he was looking forward to working with leftist Gustavo Petro, who has vowed profound social and economic change, on winning the presidency. “I … Read More
China accuses US of trying to ‘hijack’ support in Asia
SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister accused the United States on Sunday of trying to “hijack” the support of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to turn them against Beijing, saying Washington … Read More
Antony Blinken accuses Russia of using food as a weapon in Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia on May 19, 2022, of using food as a weapon in Ukraine by holding “hostage” the food supply for not … Read More
