Expresses concern over civil unrest and addresses infrastructure. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Africa for the first time this week. He expressed concerns over the…
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U.S. Issues Sanctions Against Certain Ethiopians
The move is in response to human rights abuses. In response to human rights abuses committed as the country of Ethiopia endures a civil war, the United States…
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Russia sends bombers amid Belarus border crisis. Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated concern that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin may be considering a new invasion of Ukraine. He stated on Wednesday, “We…
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Secretary of State to Meet with Foreign Ministers
Core topic of virtual gathering will be pandemic and COVID-19 response. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that he would be holding a virtual ministerial with foreign ministers…
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President Biden Meets Pope Francis
The first lady, secretary of state, and national security advisor accompany the president. President Biden arrived at the Vatican on Friday to begin his European tour. The president…
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White House Holds Roundtable on Afghan Evacuees
Administration gets private sector involved in Operation Allies Welcome. Secretary of State Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, and White House Coordinator for Operation Allies Welcome Jack Markell led a…
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Secretary of State Travels to South America
Secretary Blinken met with officials in Ecuador and Columbia. This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to South America for the first time in his position…
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State Department Honors the Memory of Colin Powell
Secretary Blinken remembers him as an “extraordinary leader and great man.” U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken honored the memory of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. General…
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U.S. Delegation Meets with Taliban in Qatar
Discussions include Americans who want to leave Afghanistan. The State Department announced that a delegation from the U.S. met with senior representatives from the Taliban in Qatar this…
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Secretary of State Meets with Mexican President
DHS secretary and U.S. attorney general participated in Mexico City discussions on security. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico…
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