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Russian President Putin's actions in Ukraine 'completely unacceptable' -Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that Russia's attacks on Ukraine present a "profound moral issue" and the international community has a responsibility to make clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions are unacceptable.

Reuters

Blinken speaks to Azerbaijan leader, welcomes prisoner release -statement

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev about "positive steps" Azerbaijan and Armenia are taking toward a peace agreement, including Azerbaijan's release of 17 prisoners of war to Armenia, the State Department said in a statement.

Reuters

Editorial: Hard labor will be death sentence for Pa. man detained in Russia

The Biden administration’s continues to fail U.S. citizen and Oakmont resident Marc Fogel, who was convicted in Russia of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana. In June, a Russian court sentenced Fogel, 61, to 14 years’ imprisonment at a labor camp. On Wednesday, his family announced that he had…

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Blinken Underlines Close Cooperation with Saudi Arabia to Extend Truce in Yemen

The UN Security Council expressed “deep disappointment” at the Houthis’ failure to engage with the Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to extend the truce in Yemen for another six months. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced during a joint press conference with Chile’s Foreign Minister Antonia Oriola in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US sanctions Myanmar businessmen over alleged Russian arms deals

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says sanctions take aim at Russia and Belarus’ support for Myanmar military.

Al Jazeera

CIA agents believe agency not doing enough to investigate Havana Syndrome, report says

“There’s just no answer,” said one House Intelligence Committee member

The Independent UK

U.S. to provide $240 million new assistance for migrants across Americas

The United States will provide $240 million in new humanitarian assistance to help meet the needs of refugees and migrants across the Western Hemisphere, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Iran airs alleged confessions of French couple accused of spying

Iranian state television on Thursday broadcast what the authorities in Tehran claim are "confessions" by two French nationals, five months after the pair were arrested in the Islamic republic.

Radio France Internationale

Ties in focus as Pakistan army chief meets US officials

Analysts say General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in Washington to ensure relations remain functional.

Al Jazeera

Blinken says North Korea risks further isolation after Japan missile incident

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that North Korea risked further condemnation and isolation from the international community if it continued its "provocations" after Pyongyang flew a missile over Japan on Tuesday.

Reuters

Blinken speaks with Armenian, Azeri foreign ministers, underscores diplomacy -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint call with the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Tuesday, the State Department said, a week after the neighbors accused each other of violating a ceasefire that ended two days of warfare.

Reuters

Blinken holds calls with S.Korea, Japan to condemn N.Korea missile launch

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken along with the foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea "strongly condemned" North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile over Japan, the U.S. State Department spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday.

Reuters

Blinken backs Colombia’s 'holistic' approach to drug policy

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has backed Colombia’s recent efforts to rethink its drug policy and said the Biden administration and Colombia’s newly elected government will work together on rural development programs and interdiction efforts, while sharing intelligence on drug trafficking groups

The Independent UK

Colombia, U.S. discuss more drug interdiction at sea, enhanced intel sharing -Blinken

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said they discussed stepping up the interdiction of narcotics at sea and enhanced intelligence sharing on drug trafficking.

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US top diplomat begins Latin America tour with visit to Colombia

Antony Blinken’s trip to Colombia, Chile and Peru is part of US effort to reaffirm commitment to South American allies.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russian court will hear Brittney Griner’s appeal on Oct. 25

Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.

The Independent UK

Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25

A Russian court has set a date for American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession

Reuters

Blinken to woo Latin America's new leftist leaders, reassert U.S. commitment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Latin America on Monday to reassert Washington's commitment to the region and meet with three new leftist leaders, amid concerns that neglect of the hemisphere has let China make economic inroads.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, US Foreign Ministers Discuss Recent Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan received a phone call on Saturday from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. During the call, they discussed regional and international developments and issues of common interest. They also reviewed aspects of relations between Saudi Arabia and the US, and ways to strengthen…

The Guardian - US

Iranian American held in Tehran for seven years granted temporary release

Siamak Namazi, convicted along with father on espionage charges freed from Evin prison on one-week renewable furlough

Tribune News Service

US wins release of Venezuela-held Americans in swap with Maduro

President Joe Biden’s administration said Venezuela freed seven detained Americans, including several U.S. oil executives, in a prisoner swap involving two members of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s family.

Reuters

Blinken holds call with Saudi foreign minister over Yemen truce

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Saturday with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss the imminent expiration of the U.N.-mediated truce in Yemen on Sunday, the State Department said.

Evening Standard

Joe Biden says US ‘will not be intimidated’ by Vladimir Putin

It comes after Mr Putin pledged to use “all means” to defend four new territories that he declared part of Russia

Reuters

U.S. has not seen action suggesting Russia is contemplating using nuclear weapons - Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday the United States has not to date seen Russia take any action that suggests it is contemplating the use of nuclear weapons, despite what he decried as "loose talk" by President Vladimir Putin about their possible use.

Reuters

Russia vetoes UN resolution on proclaimed annexations, China abstains

Russia on Friday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution introduced by the United States and Albania condemning Moscow's proclaimed annexation of parts of Ukraine, with Russia's strategic partner China abstaining from the vote.

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