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U.S. 'deeply troubled' by Israeli settlement move after Blinken visit

The United States opposes Israel's retroactive authorization of Jewish settler outposts in the occupied West Bank, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, adding that he was "deeply troubled" by the move that came less than two weeks after he raised U.S. opposition to such moves on a trip…

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

They can shoot down the UFOs, but they can't shoot down our hopes of meeting aliens

We've been seeing a lot of unexplained UFOs lately. Now the White House has stepped in to set the record straight.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2023

US criticizes Israeli settlement plans but offers no action

The United States has criticized new Israeli plans to build thousands of new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

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After balloon saga, can China and US re-engage?

When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken this month called off his trip to Beijing, he chose his words carefully. China's launch of a spy balloon on a high-altitude journey over the United States was unacceptable and irresponsible, he said, but he was postponing -- not cancelling -- his visit.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

No indication aliens are connected to the flying objects over the US, White House says

The White House hits back at Beijing's claims about US high-altitude balloons flying over China's airspace without permission more than 10 times, as it dismisses any connection between the mysterious flying objects and alien activity.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

UFOs? Airborne objects? What we know about 4 recent shootdowns

The shootdowns came in steady succession over the weekend, after alarms were raised in early February over an object spotted over Montana.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2023

Top U.S., China diplomats weigh first meeting since balloon drama

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is considering meeting top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference starting this week, in what would be their first face-to-face talks after the United States shot down what it said was a Chinese spy balloon and other flying objects, sources said.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

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US warplane shoots down fourth unidentified flying object in ten days

A US warplane shot down an unidentified flying object near the Canadian border on Sunday, the latest of three mysterious devices spotted since military radar settings were adjusted in the wake of the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 13, 2023

Now China says it has shot down an 'unidentified object' in its airspace

The Chinese state newspaper Global Times reported the object had been seen over Qingdao in eastern Shandong Province

Wales Online · Feb 13, 2023

Israeli president: "Powder keg about to explode" over judicial overhaul plan

President Isaac Herzog presented a five-point plan to start talks on judicial reforms that he hopes will garner broad consensus.

Axios · Feb 12, 2023

After spy balloon incident, can China and the US talk again?

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

Analysis-After spy balloon incident, can China and the U.S. talk again?

When U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this month called off his trip to Beijing, he chose his words carefully. China's launch of a spy balloon on a high-altitude journey over the United States was unacceptable and irresponsible, he said, but he was postponing - not canceling - his visit.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2023

Mystery surrounds what exactly was object US jet shot down over Alaska

High-altitude object the size of a small car was downed on Friday but its owner and purpose have yet to be identified

The Guardian - US · Feb 11, 2023

US top envoy calls for ‘dialogue’ in rare call with Nicaragua FM

Blinken calls for dialogue in rare high-level contact between the countries, a day after 222 prisoners released.

Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2023

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Zenger · Feb 10, 2023

New U.S. Funding For UNRWA An Obstacle To Peace Following A Terrorist Attack

On his recent trip to Israel, Antony Blinken spoke of the need for security & stability in the region as conflicts escalate.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Chinese spy balloon – live: Third ‘object’ taken down over Lake Huron after passing ‘sensitive’ military sites

US military has shot down three unidentified aircrafts above North American airspace within as many days

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

US Urges Iraq's Energy Independence

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has promised Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein that the US would work for the sake of strengthening Iraq’s economic “integration” in the region. He stressed that Iraq can and should be strongly energy independent, hinting at Iran. The Iraqi official arrived in Washington leading…

Reuters · Feb 10, 2023

France urges stronger international response to Iran's missile program

There must be a stronger "international response" to the threat posed by Iran's ballistic missiles program, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told her U.S. counterpart Anthony Blinken, France's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

US Sanctions Nine Entities of ‘Critical Role’ in Iranian Petrochemicals, Petroleum Trade

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on nine Iranian entities it accused of playing a critical role in the production of petrochemicals and petroleum. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that the latest sanctions were part of “continued efforts to enforce US sanctions on Iran’s petroleum…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

US Announces $85 Mn Aid, Sanctions Relief for Quake-hit Türkiye and Syria

The United States on Thursday announced an initial $85 million aid package to help Türkiye and Syria recover from the devastating earthquake, while also granting a temporary relief of some Damascus-related sanctions. The 7.8-magnitude quake struck early Monday near the Turkish-Syrian border, and by Friday morning the death toll in…

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

Blinken, Turkish counterpart discussed U.S. assistance after earthquakes

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday, their second call in four days, to discuss how the United States can assist Turkey and Syria following devastating earthquakes this week, the State Department said.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

China's balloon was capable of spying on communications, US says

The alleged Chinese spy balloon that flew over the U.S. was capable of collecting communications signals and was part of a broader People’s Liberation Army intelligence-gathering effort that spanned more than 40 countries, a State Department official said Thursday.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Chinese spy balloon had communication and intelligence tools, officials reveal

Beijing accuses Pentagon of ‘information warfare’ as US officials detail ‘larger’ global surveillance operation

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

U.S. says it may target Chinese entities linked to spy balloon

The United States will explore taking action against entities connected to the Chinese military that supported the flight of a Chinese spy balloon into U.S. airspace last week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

U.S. may target Chinese entities linked to spy balloon

The United States will explore taking action against entities connected to China's military that supported the flight of a Chinese spy balloon into U.S. airspace last week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.

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