The Latest Breaking News from Antony Blinken

Rights group says Mali army, foreign fighters executed civilians

HRW accuses Malian armed forces and fighters believed to be from Wagner Group of ‘executing’ dozens of civilians.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 516

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 516th day.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Australia to buy 20 C-130 Hercules aircraft from the US for $6.6 billion

Australia says it will buy 20 new C-130 Hercules planes from the United States in a $6.6 billion deal that will increase by two-thirds the number of the Australian air force’s second-largest heavy transport aircraft

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as US shifts Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Tonga, New Zealand and Australia next week as the Biden administration shifts its Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive in part to counter China’s growing influence in the region

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Australia to gain priority access to US military equipment under Washington proposal

Aukus requests would be handled faster than almost all applications ‘other than from Taiwan and Ukraine’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Blinken Criticizes Senate For Delaying Diplomatic Nominees

U.S. Secretary of State warns of national security risks as key ambassadorial posts remain unfilled

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli President Herzog Meets Blinken, Discusses Countering Iranian Threat

Herzog expresses gratitude for U.S. efforts in containing Iran's nuclear program and building regional peace.

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 510

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 510th day.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023

Blinken urges Congress to act on delayed ambassadorial nominations

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging the Senate to move forward with votes on more than 60 diplomatic nominations, including 38 ambassadors

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 507

As the conflict enters its 507th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2023