He advocates for Israel-Hamas ceasefire as Israel-Lebanon tensions increase Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Paris on Thursday to attend diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from Britain,…
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Secretary of State Announces Israel’s Acceptance of Ceasefire Deal
Hamas is reticent to agree to terms. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a proposal for a temporary ceasefire deal…
Read MoreSecretary of State Approves $20 Billion Sale of Military Equipment to Israel
The Pentagon makes the announcement even as the U.S. continues ceasefire negotiations. The Pentagon reported that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has approved the potential sale of F-15…
Read MoreWhite House Says Israel-Hamas Temporary Ceasefire Deal “Close”
The secretary of state and NSC spokesperson both announce progress. White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby said that Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a temporary…
Read MoreState and Defense Secretaries Engage in Meetings in Asia
The secretary of state will have a sideline meeting with the Chinese minister of foreign affairs. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled this…
Read MoreTwo-Week Truce Approved in Democratic Republic of Congo
The truce gives more civilians space to flee from violent conflict with M23 rebels. Secretary of State Antony Blinken applauded the two-week humanitarian truce established in the Democratic…
Read MorePresident Biden Permits Ukraine to Attack Russian Troops Outside Border
Long-range attacks on Russia using American weapons are still prohibited. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday that President Joe Biden has permitted Ukraine to attack Russian…
Read MoreSecretary of State Pledges Support to Moldova
USAID funding will go toward strengthening that nation’s power grid and electricity trade. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced support for Moldova during his visit to Chisinau…
Read MoreSecretary Blinken Announces $2 Billion in Assistance for Ukraine
He made the announcement during a 2-day visit to Kyiv. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week that the U.S. is processing a $2 billion arms deal for…
Read MoreState Department Announces International Cybersecurity Plan
The strategy calls for increased global cooperation and consensus. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a strategy for international cybersecurity on Monday at the RSA Conference in San…
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