Tag: anthony blinken
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US names two female diplomats for senior roles representing Washington in Afghanistan
The US has nominated two female diplomats for senior positions representing Washington in Afghanistan
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Britain seeks G7 ‘show of unity’ against Russia over Ukraine crisis
The G7 will try to present a united front against Russian aggression against Ukraine on Saturday when Britain hosts a meeting of foreign ministers in the northern English city of Liverpool
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Biden and Putin to hold talks after diplomats made no progress on Ukraine
The US threatened to deploy ‘high-impact’ economic measures if a Russian buildup of troops leads to a larger conflict
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Russia, US foreign ministers to meet amid rising concerns over Ukraine
Top US and Russian diplomats are due to meet in Sweden as tensions rise after Washington expressed concern over Russia’s military build-up near Ukraine and warned of “high-impact” sanctions
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China promises 1bn COVID-19 vaccine doses to Africa
China’s President Xi pledges to donate 600 million doses of vaccine directly, with a further 400 million doses coming from other sources
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US has real concerns over Russia’s actions on Ukraine: Antony Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken repeated Saturday that his country has “real concerns” about Russia’s actions and statements on Ukraine, as tensions build
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US State Department to now allow people to select gender ‘X’ on passport
The United States announced its first passport with an “X” for sex, an important step for people outside the binary male or female category
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US envoy to Afghanistan resigns in wake of chaotic withdrawal
US envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad had been under pressure since the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban’s takeover
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US will assess Pakistan ties over Afghanistan future: Antony Blinken
US secretary of state Antony Blinken calls on Pakistan to deny legitimacy to the Taliban unless they meet international demands
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Taliban spokesperson claims ‘complete capture’ of Afghanistan’s Panjshir
Group takes control of the last Afghan province held by resistance forces, says its spokesman, but opposition forces say fight will continue