Blinken And Russia's Lavrov Have 'Frank' Discussion About Prisoners
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and pressed the Kremlin to accept the 'substantial proposal' that Washington has put forward to secure the release of two Americans detained in Russia.
Nearby White House, Faces Of Americans Detained Overseas Now Visible To Thousands
Little known are the names of the Americans detained abroad despite their years' long plight to regain their freedom, but now, thanks to a work of art unveiled on Wednesday in the U.S.
Family Of Slain Palestinian-American Reporter Asks To Meet With Biden
The family of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has accused the United States of providing impunity for Israel over her killing and asked to meet President Joe Biden in person during his trip to Israel next week.
Families Of Americans Held Abroad Team Up To Pressure Biden
Families of U.S. citizens detained abroad are stepping up pressure on President Joe Biden to intervene to try to free them - some held by adversaries including Russia, China and Iran - but his administration has struggled to outline a strategy.
Last Minute Nordic-Turkey Deal Took Weeks Of Wrangling, And A U.S. Nudge
An 11th hour deal that paved the way for NATO hopefuls Sweden and Finland to soon become members was the result of weeks of political wrestling across European capitals and calibrated U.S.
Biden Administration Plans Six-figure Compensation For Havana Syndrome Victims
The Biden administration is planning to compensate the victims of Havana Syndrome, the anomalous health incidents affecting U.S.
Russians Using Georgia To Bypass Sanctions, Say Ukrainian Lawmakers
Russian people and companies are using entities in Georgia to bypass Western sanctions, a group of Ukranian lawmakers said on Wednesday, urging the United States to take action over the accusations.
Ukrainian Lawmakers On U.S. Visit Accuse Russians Of Sanctions Dodge Using Georgia
Russian people and companies are using entities in Georgia to bypass Western sanctions, a group of Ukrainian lawmakers said on Wednesday, urging the United States to take action, but they did not provide further details or specific examples.
Blinken Warns Of Persisting Threats To Press Freedom In Americas
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday criticized efforts to suppress press freedom in several Latin American countries and said the United States seeks to increase media protection in the region with the most murders of journalists.
U.S.'s Blinken Warns Of Threats To Media Freedom In Americas
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday criticized efforts to suppress press freedom in several Latin American countries and said the United States seeks to increase media protection in the region with the most murders of journalists.
U.S. Raises Concern Over Turkey's Plans For New Offensive Along Syria Border
The United States on Tuesday raised concern over Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's plans to launch new military operations along the country's southern border, saying any new offensive in northern Syria would undermine regional stability and put U.S.
U.S. Says Turkey's Approach To Sweden, Finland NATO Bid Not A Bilateral Topic
Turkey's approach to the NATO accession process of Sweden and Finland is not a bilateral issue between Washington and Ankara, the U.S.
U.S. Says 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Rusesabagina 'Wrongly Detained'
The United States has determined that Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film "Hotel Rwanda" sheltering hundreds of people during the African nation's 1994 genocide, has been "wrongfully detained," the State Department said on Thursday.
Biden Sends All-star Team To UAE, Aiming To Repair Frayed Ties
President Joe Biden is sending an all-star U.S. delegation to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to offer condolences after the death of its ruler, in an apparent bid to step up efforts to repair frayed ties with Gulf Arab allies.
Biden Sends High-powered Team To UAE, Aiming To Repair Frayed Ties
President Joe Biden sent a high-powered U.S. delegation to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to offer condolences after the death of its ruler, in an apparent bid to step up efforts to repair frayed ties with Gulf Arab allies.
Biden Sends Top-tier Team To UAE With Eye On Frayed Ties
President Joe Biden sent a high-powered U.S. delegation to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to offer condolences after the death of its ruler, in an apparent bid to repair frayed ties with Gulf Arab allies.
Biden Administration Seeks Congress Approval For Small Weapons Deal To Turkey - Sources
The Biden administration has informally reached out to the U.S.
U.S. Says It Will Increase Pressure On Taliban If It Does Not Reverse Decisions On Women, Girls
The United States will take steps to increase pressure on Afghanistan's Taliban government to reverse some of its recent decisions restricting the rights of women and girls if the hardline group shows no sign of rescinding the actions on its own.
Families Of Detained Americans To Biden: Put Patriotism Over Politics
Families of more than a dozen Americans detained abroad pressed the administration of President Joe Biden on Wednesday to act more decisively to secure the release of their loved ones and called on the government to "put patriotism over politics."
Biden Names Veteran Career Diplomat Brink As U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden named veteran diplomat Bridget Brink as the new U.S.
U.S. Says Potential F-16 Sale To Turkey Would Serve U.S. Interests, NATO - Letter
The Biden administration believes a potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey would be in line with U.S.
Blinken To Meet UAE Leader In Morocco To Shore Up Ties
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet the de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates in Morocco on Tuesday in a bid to ease disagreements with Washington's traditional Gulf allies over oil, Iran and the Ukraine crisis.
Blinken Assures UAE Leader Of U.S. Defence Help Over Houthi Attacks, Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to assure Gulf monarchies on Tuesday that Washington is determined to help them fend off attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen.
Oil, Iran, Ukraine Top Agenda As Blinken Meets UAE Leader
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet the de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates in Morocco on Tuesday in a bid to ease disagreements with Washington's traditional Gulf allies over oil, Iran and the Ukraine crisis.
Blinken Joins Rare Israel-Arab Summit As Iran Deal Looms
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will join a rare summit of Arab and Israeli nations held in Israel on Monday, seeking to reassure Middle Eastern allies over a looming Iran nuclear deal and to garner stronger support for Ukraine.
U.S., Mideast Allies Show Unity In Israel Amid Iran Worries
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a show of unity with Middle East allies at a rare Israeli-hosted summit on Monday, hoping to allay their misgivings about an emerging Iranian nuclear deal and Washington's commitment to the region.
Israeli-Arab Summit Convenes, Blinken Seeks To Reassure Allies On Iran
Israeli and Arab partners convened for a rare summit in Israel on Sunday attended by U.S.
Before Israeli-Arab Summit, Blinken Seeks To Reassure Allies On Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to reassure Israeli and Arab partners convening for a rare summit in Israel on Sunday that Washington would continue to counter any Iranian threat even as he promoted nuclear diplomacy with Tehran.
Blinken To Attend Israeli-Arab Summit, Eyes Iran And Ukraine In Mideast Tour
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicks off a Middle East trip on Sunday in Israel, where he will take part in a rare Arab-Israeli summit and hold talks with regional partners on stalled Iran nuclear talks and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. Suggested Turkey Transfer Russian-made Missile System To Ukraine -sources
The United States has informally raised with Turkey the unlikely possibility of sending its Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems to Ukraine to help it fight invading Russian forces, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
