Tensions between the West and Russia continue to mount. Delegations from the United States and Russia have kicked off a week of talks Monday in Geneva. It is expected…
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Secretary Blinken Acknowledges Burma Independence Day
Honors autonomy and calls out Myanmar regime. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement in support of Burma as that nation celebrated independence from Britain on January…
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Secretary of State Speaks with France, Germany, and UK
Discusses how best to deter Russian aggression against Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke over the phone with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, German Foreign…
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State Department Cautious About Iranian Nuclear Deal
Responds to optimism of Iran and Russia. On Tuesday, the U.S. expressed caution over upbeat comments by Iran and Russia about talks in Vienna to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear…
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U.S. Lifts Travel Restrictions from South Africa
Secretary Blinken conveys gratitude to South African minister. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor on Christmas Eve…
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Secretary Blinken Attends Toys for Tots Event
Expresses appreciate for department staff and Marine Corps commitment. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken delivered remarks as the State Department participated in the Marine Corps Reserve’s…
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Secretary of State Seeks to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnership
Says good relations will deter Chinese aggression. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Southeast Asia for the first time on Tuesday, giving a speech in Indonesia to mark…
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90-Day Review of Afghanistan Withdrawal Begins
State and Defense Departments start an extensive investigation. The U.S. State Department and Department of Defense have begun a review that will analyze the U.S. military’s withdrawal from…
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Thousands of Afghan Refugees Still at U.S. Bases
President’s administration wants Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act to facilitate transition of evacuees. Months after the evacuation of Afghan refugees from their country, roughly 45,000 are…
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President Xi Says China Does Not Seek Dominance
Comments come after U.S. State Department responds to South China Sea incident with the Philippines. Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, said on Monday that China will not bully its…
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