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‘We could not agree more’: Blinken on PM Modi’s message to Putin on Ukraine war

The U.S. Secretary of State was referring to Mr. Modi telling Mr. Putin in Samarkand, on Sept. 16, that this was not the era for war.

The Hindu

US defends arms sales to Pakistan following criticism from India

US defends $450m fighter jet sale to Pakistan as helping to bolster fight against ‘terrorist threats’.

Al Jazeera

Possible sabotage on gas pipelines would be 'in no-one's interest,' says Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that it would be "in no-one's interest" if attacks or acts of sabotage caused gas leaks detected in the Nord Stream gas pipelines amid an energy standoff between Europe and Russia over gas supplies.

Reuters

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Swedish police open investigation into possible sabotage of Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline

Seismic stations in Sweden, Norway and Finland registered two explosions near the leaks

Evening Standard

Blinken pledges action to address Indian concerns on U.S. visas

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for a backlog of visa applications from Indian nationals and said the United States had a plan to address it.

Reuters

US asks Pakistan to seek debt relief from China after floods

WASHINGTON: US secretary of state Antony Blinken urged Pakistan to discuss debt relief and restructuring with China, its single-largest creditor after the flood-ravaged South Asian nation made a similar appeal to other countries.

The Times of India

Washington announces more aid for floods-ravaged Pakistan

The United States is boosting aid for Pakistan's flood relief efforts with $10 million, in addition to the already announced assistance of $56.1 million

The Independent UK

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U.S. pushes for 'constructive' India-Pakistan relations

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said late on Monday he had discussed with his Pakistani counterpart what he called managing a responsible relationship with neighbouring India.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: Sweden launches sabotage investigation after explosions reported near Nord Stream pipelines – as it happened

Swedish seismologists says blasts detected near gas pipelines, which are leaking into Baltic sea

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 216 of the invasion

Kremlin says it has made no decision on closing Russia’s borders as many flee after Moscow’s military call-up; ‘referendum’ voting enters final day

The Guardian - AU

Mixed reactions abroad to Meloni winning Italian elections

Far-right Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy’s first woman prime minister at the head of the country’s most right-wing government since World War II. Reactions from elsewhere in Europe included French President Emmanuel Macron voicing “respect” for the choice of Italy’s voters, the EU Commission…

France 24

Nuclear rhetoric heats up between US, Russia as UN marks weapons eradication day

As the UN marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, the United States has warned Russia of "catastrophic" consequences if it uses nuclear weapons as part of the Ukraine invasion.

Radio France Internationale

U.S. announces $457.5 million civilian aid for Ukraine

The United States will provide $457.5 million in new civilian security aid for Ukraine, a portion of which will be used to support the government's investigation of atrocities, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

Reuters

Pro-Kremlin businessman confirms he founded Wagner Group

Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, an ally of President Vladimir Putin, said on Monday he had founded the Wagner mercenary group and confirmed its deployment to countries in Latin America and Africa. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24

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Axios

U.S. officials warn of "catastrophic consequences" if Putin's forces use nuclear weapons

The ramped-up nuclear rhetoric by Russian officials comes after several significant losses in Ukraine this month.

The Independent UK

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to Western military alliance

The Independent UK

As Ukraine worries UN, some leaders rue what's pushed aside

In speech after speech, world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly are spotlighting Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

US sending ‘dangerous signals’ on Taiwan, China tells Blinken

Tensions over Taiwan have soared since US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island in August.

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Tribune News Service

Blinken calls Russian seizure of nuclear plant ‘flagrant breach’

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia’s decision to seize Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was a “flagrant breach” of its past commitments to safety.

Reuters

China says U.S. sending 'very wrong, dangerous signals' on Taiwan

The United States is sending "very wrong, dangerous signals" on Taiwan, and the more rampant Taiwan independence activities are the less likely a peaceful settlement will be, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Al Jazeera

Washington backs ‘open lines of communication’ with Beijing

US and Chinese foreign ministers discuss need to ‘responsibly manage’ relationship amid tensions over Taiwan.

The Independent UK

US steps up diplomatic efforts with China on Taiwan, Russia

The Biden administration is ramping up diplomatic efforts to press China to end provocative actions against Taiwan and keep it from active support for Russia's war against Ukraine

Reuters

Blinken, China's Wang discussed need for open lines of communication -U.S. statement

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday discussed the need to maintain open lines of communication between the two countries, the State Department said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

US relaxes internet sanctions on Iran in support of protesters

US Treasury expands Iran sanction exemptions to social media platforms, video conferencing and cloud services.

Reuters

U.S. providing $327 million in aid to Afghanistan -Blinken

The United States will provide an additional $327 million in aid to Afghanistan to shore up humanitarian assistance, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.

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