Kosovo accuses Serbia of involvement in paramilitary ambush Kosovo says group behind deadly clash with local police was armed by Serbia and sought to provoke partition The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023
EAM Jaishankar to meet U.S. Secretary Blinken amid India-Canada diplomatic row The two leaders - S. Jaishankar and Antony Blinken - are expected to pose for pictures ahead of the meeting and are not expected to take any questions from the media. The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023
Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push Quincy Jones will receive the inaugural Peace Through Music Award at a launch event for the U.S. Department of State’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
More than 50,000 refugees have fled Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia says Armenia said on Wednesday it had received 50,243 Nagorno-Karabakh refugees since Azerbaijan’s lightning offensive, representing more than a third of the separatist ethnic Armenian enclave’s population. France 24 · Sep 27, 2023
The U.S. has suspended some aid to Gabon after the military takeover Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a "pause in certain foreign assistance programs" to Gabon pending a review of the circumstances that led to the ouster of the country's former leader. WEKU · Sep 27, 2023
US suspends aid to Gabon after military takeover The Biden administration has suspended most non-humanitarian aid to Gabon after a military takeover in the country last month that was at least the second this year in an African nation The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
More than 28,000 refugees have fled Nagorno-Karabakh for Armenia, authorities say More than 28,000 refugees have fled Nagorno-Karabakh, a majority ethnic Armenian breakaway enclave defeated in a lightning offensive by Azerbaijan last week, Armenia said on Tuesday. France 24 · Sep 26, 2023
US and Kenya sign defence deal ahead of possible Haiti mission Kenyan Defence Minister Aden Duale says country ready to deploy to Haiti to help tackle gang violence. Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2023
Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he'll act on their warnings about climate change Biden said his administration is requesting Congress approve $200 million in new assistance for the region, including financing to help the islands prepare for climate and natural hazards. WEKU · Sep 25, 2023
Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he hears their warnings about climate change and will act President Joe Biden has informed leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum on Monday that he has heard their warnings about the impact of climate change on their region The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Watch as US secretary of state Blinken speaks at South Korea-US strategic forum Watch as US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, delivers remarks at the 8th Annual CSIS Republic of Korea-United States Strategic Forum on Monday 25 September. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the US without a US visa The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the United States without a U.S. visa The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
US pledges $100 million to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti The Biden administration pledged $100 million on Friday to support a proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to restore security to conflict-ravaged Haiti and urged other nations to make similar contributions. France 24 · Sep 23, 2023
India-Canada row: Blinken calls on Delhi to cooperate in push for ‘accountability’ over killing Secretary of state says US takes ‘very, very seriously’ incidents of transnational repression amid dispute over killing of Sikh separatist in British Columbia The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023 India-Canada row | Blinken says U.S. ‘wants to see accountability’ on Nijjar slaying U.S. Sec. of State Blinken expressed "deep concern" over India's alleged role in the death of Khalistani separatist leader Nijjar in Canada. He urged India to cooperate with the investigation and called on countries not to engage in "transnational repression". Trudeau also reiterated his allegation, stressing the importance of rule…
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023 Canada shared intelligence on Nijjar’s murder with India weeks ago, says Trudeau Canada shared intel wth India regarding the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. PM Trudeau said credible allegations were shared weeks ago. U.S. Sec. Blinken expressed deep concern and wants accountability. Canada has collected intel, incl. comms of Indian officials in Canada, per CBC.
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023 External Affairs Minister Jaishankar kick-starts nine-day visit to U.S. S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, arrived in New York for a nine-day visit to address UNGA and have bilateral/plurilateral meetings. He met with U.S., Australian and Japanese Foreign Ministers for the Quad ministerial meeting. He will address UNGA, have discussions with UNSG and UNGA President and have bilateral talks…
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023 US starts imposing visa restrictions on Bangladesh politicians, law enforcement officials US imposes visa restrictions on individuals involved in undermining Bangladesh's democratic election process. Includes members of law enforcement, ruling party, opposition, and their families. Follows US Sec. Blinken's May 24 statement. Pressure on PM Hasina's govt. to ensure free, fair election.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 US pledges $100M to back proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to Haiti The Biden administration is pledging $100 million to support a proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to restore security to conflict-ravaged Haiti and urged other nations to make similar contributions
Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023 US says Haiti security mission could deploy ‘in months’, urges support Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US ready to provide ‘financial and logistical’ aid to proposed Haiti deployment.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Ukraine, Russia and the tense U.N. encounter that almost happened — but didn't It was a moment the diplomatic world was watching for — but didn’t get
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh: EU calls for immediate end to Azerbaijan ‘hostilities’ as ceasefire agreed – as it happened Halt to so-called anti-terrorist operation in disputed region was due to take effect at 1pm local time
Radio France Internationale · Sep 20, 2023 UN meeting set as US, France seek to halt Karabakh fighting The UN Security Council on Tuesday scheduled an urgent meeting as France and the United States led efforts to stop a military operation by Azerbaijan in the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2023 Russia calls for halt to fighting between Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh US and France also condemn Azerbaijan’s military operation against separatists in Armenian-controlled Nagorno-Karabakh.
France 24 · Sep 20, 2023 Saudi Arabia praises 'positive results' of peace talks with Yemen's Houthi rebels Saudi Arabia on Wednesday praised the “positive results” of talks with Yemen's Houthi rebels after they visited the kingdom for peace talks, though Riyadh released few details on their negotiations to end the war tearing at the Arab world's poorest nation.