March 18, 2024 Blinken urges technology alignment with democratic values at South Korean summit U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced the importance of ensuring that technologies align with democratic principles at the Summit for Democracy held in South Korea.
March 15, 2024 Blinken calls for increased global cooperation to police synthetic drugs as worldwide overdose rates rise U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for greater international cooperation to fight synthetic drug trafficking as global drug use and overdose rates rise.
March 15, 2024 Don't forget about Marc Fogel, another American wrongfully detained in Russia On Aug. 14, 2021, Marc Fogel was detained for possession of medical marijuana used to treat his severe back injury. He is now serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian prison.
March 14, 2024 Senate votes to confirm US ambassador to Haiti amid gang attempt to seize power in Caribbean country The Senate confirmed a new ambassador to Haiti as the country faces severe unrest while violent gangs attempt to seize power.
March 13, 2024 Blinken says ‘criminal gangs' and ‘ordinary civilians’ looting humanitarian aid in Gaza, doesn't mention Hamas U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said lawlessness, insecurity, and desperation are forcing ordinary civilians and criminals to charge trucks delivering aid.
March 13, 2024 Blinken says crisis in Haiti is 'long unfolding story' as US pledges millions to help stabilize country Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the crisis in Haiti "has been a long unfolding story" that will require coordination from the international community to solve.
March 13, 2024 Biden warned about 'meddling' in Israeli politics after intel report says Netanyahu's leadership 'in jeopardy' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has consistently faced challenges since the Oct. 7 attack, and disagreements with Washington have only exacerbated the situation.
March 12, 2024 Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign amid low-scale civil war, bowing to international pressure Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Tuesday that he will be resigning from office hours after an emergency meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other leaders.
March 11, 2024 Blinken to meet with Caribbean leaders as Haiti's violent crisis grows U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Caribbean leaders to address Haiti's escalating crisis. Pressure is mounting on Haiti's prime minister to resign.
March 7, 2024 NATO welcomes 32nd member, expert warns bigger bloc 'exacerbates' Putin's fears Sweden has officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson visited Washington, D.C., this week to complete the ascension process, and he will attend President Biden's State of the Union address.