US, UK talk on global issues including Syria, Gaza, Somalia, Ukraine conflicts
US, UK talk on global issues including Syria, Gaza, Somalia, Ukraine conflicts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a phone call with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to address key global issues. The two leaders focused on the ongoing situation in Syria, highlighting the principles that the United States and regional countries believe should guide the countrys...

US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebels
US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebels

The state secretary of the US Antony Blinken has said the United States officials has made direct contact with HTS rebels who now control Syria after toppling the Assad regime, reports BBC. This was the first time US contacted with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which US itself defines as a terrorist...

US officials were in direct contact with Syrian rebel group, Blinken says
US officials were in direct contact with Syrian rebel group, Blinken says

American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. Blinken, speaking at a news conference in Jordan, was the first U.S. official to publicly...

Antony Blinken notes ‘Encouraging Signs’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement
Antony Blinken notes ‘Encouraging Signs’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism about progress toward a Gaza ceasefire during his visit to Ankara on Friday. Speaking after a meeting with Turkiyes Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Blinken said, We discussed Gaza, and we discussed I think the opportunity... to get a ceasefire...

Turkey, US discuss possible roles in Syria’s future: FM Fidan
Turkey, US discuss possible roles in Syria’s future: FM Fidan

Turkey foreign minister Hakan Fidan said his countrys priority in Syria is ensuring the stability and prevention of domination by groups deemed terrorists after the toppling of ruler al-Assad, reports Al Jazeera. Speaking alongside US Secretary of State Antony Blinken after their meeting in...

US, Turkey discuss refugee return amid Syria’s stability concerns
US, Turkey discuss refugee return amid Syria’s stability concerns

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a call today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the ongoing developments in Syria. Blinken emphasized the importance of a peaceful transition of power in Syria through an inclusive, Syrian-led process, in line with UN Security Council...

US secretary of state sees hope for Syrian transition after 14 years of war
US secretary of state sees hope for Syrian transition after 14 years of war

In a significant statement on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken expressed optimism about the future of Syria, saying that after 14 years of conflict, the Syrian people finally have reason for hope. Blinken criticized the Assad regime for its prolonged refusal to engage in a credible...

Antony Blinken discusses Syria situation with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan
Antony Blinken discusses Syria situation with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a phone conversation on Friday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the ongoing situation in Syria. During the call, Blinken underscored the importance of safeguarding civilians, including minority groups, amid the continuing conflict....

Israeli foreign minister Sa’ar meets Blinken to discuss Gaza,  Lebanon issues
Israeli foreign minister Sa’ar meets Blinken to discuss Gaza, Lebanon issues

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met on Thursday (Washington time) with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Malta, on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial. The two leaders discussed several pressing regional issues, with a particular focus on the situation in Gaza and the ongoing...

U.S. responds to South Korea's rescinded martial law declaration
U.S. responds to South Korea's rescinded martial law declaration

The United States has welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeols decision to rescind the declaration of emergency martial law, a move made after the National Assemblys unanimous rejection of the measure. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Tuesday (Washington time)...

U.S. states Israel has not violated law on blocking aid to Gaza
U.S. states Israel has not violated law on blocking aid to Gaza

The U.S. has stated that Israel has not violated American laws regarding the blocking of aid supplies to Gaza, following the expiration of a 30-day deadline issued by the U.S. for Israel to improve humanitarian access. The deadline was set with the threat of cutting some military assistance if...

Antony Blinken holds call with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan to discuss conflict issues
Antony Blinken holds call with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan to discuss conflict issues

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke on Tuesday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss a range of key international issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, regional stability in the South Caucasus, and efforts to implement UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701....

Hamas denies Cairo’s proposal for brief Gaza ceasefire: US
Hamas denies Cairo’s proposal for brief Gaza ceasefire: US

The US state department said on Monday that Hamas had rejected a proposal for a short-term ceasefire and hostage release deal, reports Times of Israel. The US state department indicates that the Hamas was refusing to budge from its key demand for a permanent withdrawal of Israeli forces from the...

Blinken sees Sinwar’s death as ‘important opportunity’ to end Gaza war
Blinken sees Sinwar’s death as ‘important opportunity’ to end Gaza war

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged top Israeli officials to capitalize Hamas leader Yahya Sinwars killing in order to secure the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza and bring the Gaza war to a close, report agencies. Mentioning the killing of Sinwar as an important opportunity...