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Ukraine conflict shows need for defence pact with U.S. - Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea said it will sign a defence agreement with the United States, ahead of a deal with Australia and despite opposition party concerns it could upset China, because the Ukraine conflict shows the need for military capability.

Reuters

US to sign strategic pacts with two Pacific states, hopes for third in weeks

The United States will sign new strategic pacts with the Pacific island states of Palau and Micronesia early next week and hopes to do so with the Marshall islands in coming weeks, the U.S. presidential envoy negotiating the deals said.

Reuters

U.S.'s Blinken speaks with Burhan about talks to reach ceasefire in Sudan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday he spoke with Sudanese army leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan about efforts to reach another short-term ceasefire in the strife-torn country.

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‘Conundrum’: How the US is dealing with Assad normalisation

As the Arab world normalises relations with Syria, US pushes for concessions from the Assad government, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

China warns against 'geopolitical games' as US announces Blinken trip to Papua New Guinea

China is warning against the introduction of “geopolitical games” in the South Pacific following the announcement that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Papua New Guinea next week

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It’s the safe haven surrounded by jihadist radicals, Russian mercenaries and madcap dictators. Can it cling on?

Niger’s president Mohamed Bazoum tells Kim Sengupta his beacon of democratic stability wants to forge deeper partnerships with the UK and other Western powers

The Independent UK

Blinken to visit Papua New Guinea and sign defense, maritime agreements

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Papua New Guinea on May 21-22, sign bilateral defense and maritime security agreements and meet with Pacific Islands Forum leaders, the State Department said on Thursday, after President Joe Biden pulled out of a planned visit.

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GOP pauses Blinken contempt push after gaining access to classified Afghanistan cable

The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee says he is pausing an effort to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress now that the State Department is letting him view a redacted classified cable from U.S. diplomats in Kabul sent shortly before the U.S. withdrawal from…

The Independent UK

US House member 'pauses' subpoena attempt over Afghanistan cable

The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee said on Thursday he accepted the State Department's invitation to view a classified cable related to the August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan and would "pause" attempts to enforce a subpoena to obtain it.

Reuters

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says US security pact still a work in progress, reveals visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

James Marape takes a call from US President Joe Biden mid press conference and confirms US Secretary of State Antony Blinken would be coming to Port Moresby instead of the president, who cancelled his trip.

ABC News

China Holds Central Asia Summit; Ex-US Official Urges Pragmatism

Earlier this year, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the capitals of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to promote investment and urge political reforms.

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State Department offers Republican lawmaker a chance to view Afghanistan dissent cable

The State Department is offering to allow the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to view a classified cable from U.S. diplomats in Kabul sent shortly before the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

The Independent UK

At least four Nigerians killed in attack on U.S. convoy -Blinken

At least four Nigerians were killed in an attack on a convoy of two U.S. government vehicles in Nigeria on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, adding that the attack did not appear to be directed at the U.S. mission there.

Reuters

US State Dept to allow two House members to view classified Afghanistan document

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday said two top members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee can view a redacted version of a classified cable about the chaotic August 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan sought by the committee's Republican chairperson.

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Al Jazeera

US asks India to check ‘continued targeted attacks’ on minorities

State Department’s report on religious freedom lists attacks on Muslims and Christians in world’s most populous nation.

The Independent UK

House GOP lawmaker readies contempt charge over Afghanistan dissent cable

The Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is threatening to push forward a legislative effort to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress next week

Al Jazeera

US religious freedom report notes attack on Abu Akleh funeral

US report describes details of assault by Israeli forces on the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist in Jerusalem.

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State Department Submits International Religious Freedom Report To Congress

Reports include members of the LGBTQ community facing persecution around religious countries that regulate sexual orientation.

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U.S. imposes election-related visa restrictions on Nigerians

The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation's 2023 election cycle, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Number 2 US diplomat to retire after decades in government service

The Biden administration's number two diplomat is retiring after decades of U.S. government service

The Independent UK

Top White House official meets key Beijing diplomat amid signs of easing US-China tensions

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Wang Yi held talks in Vienna this week

Al Jazeera

How the world reacted to Imran Khan’s arrest in Pakistan

Leaders and world bodies call for restraint and raise alarm after Pakistani authorities suspend mobile internet.

Evening Standard

‘Energetic and brave’ French journalist, 32, killed in Ukraine as Macron leads tributes

Arman Soldin was part of a team of journalists who came under fire west of Bakhmut

France 24

French journalist killed by rocket fire in eastern Ukraine

French international news agency Agence France-Presse says its Ukraine video coordinator was killed Tuesday during a rocket attack near the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

The Independent UK

US, UK oppose Syria's re-admission to Arab League

The United States and Britain are voicing dissatisfaction with the weekend decision by the Arab League to re-instate Syria as a member

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