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US Secretary of State: Putin's "plans" for Ukraine have "failed"

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin's "plans" for Ukraine have "failed" due to the creation of a united international coalition in support of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 11:29 AM • 24129 views
Blinken in Saudi Arabia to discuss truce in Gaza

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Riyadh to discuss efforts to achieve a truce in Gaza, release hostages, and achieve security in the Middle East.

News of the World • April 29, 11:09 AM • 18711 views
EU and US express concern over criminalization of same-sex relations in Iraq

The EU and the US have expressed concern over Iraq's new law criminalizing LGBTQ+ relationships with up to 15 years in prison, criticizing it as a threat to human rights and freedoms.

News of the World • April 29, 09:22 AM • 61289 views
US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to discuss the crisis in the Middle East

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia as part of a new Middle East tour to discuss the crisis, while a Hamas delegation is due to arrive in Egypt for ceasefire talks with Israel.

News of the World • April 29, 05:23 AM • 25144 views
Ukraine informed the Council of Europe about a partial derogation from the Human Rights Convention: what it means

During martial law, Ukraine's military leadership has the right to restrict citizens' freedom of movement, inspect belongings, and compulsorily seize private or communal property for state needs under martial law, according to an updated list of rights and freedoms.

Society • April 28, 09:22 PM • 101282 views
Blinken to visit the Middle East

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia and Israel next week, his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza over six months ago.

Politics • April 27, 11:57 PM • 26556 views
Putin probably did not give a direct order to kill Navalny - media

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin did not give a direct order to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny, according to U. S. intelligence agencies, although Putin's guilt cannot be ruled out given his campaign against Navalny.

News of the World • April 27, 01:40 PM • 23831 views
Biden is pushing for the most sweeping arms export reform in a decade

The Biden administration is tightening rules on the export of civilian weapons to 36 countries to prevent them from being used to commit crimes and human rights violations.

Politics • April 27, 12:56 AM • 32224 views
China tried to influence US elections - Blinken

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the United States has evidence that China tried to influence and possibly interfere in the U.S. elections this fall, which he considers completely unacceptable.

Politics • April 27, 12:23 AM • 28953 views
Blinken: Russia would struggle to sustain its assault on Ukraine without China’s support

Blinken warned China that supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens European security and called on Beijing to use its influence to deter Iran and North Korea from destabilizing behavior.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 11:26 AM • 20785 views
Blinken in Beijing meets with Xi Jinping, expresses US concerns about China's support for Russia

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed concern about China's support for Russia's defense industry during talks with senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, highlighting tensions despite efforts to stabilize relations between the world's largest economies.

Economy • April 26, 10:06 AM • 24883 views
Blinken meets with Chinese Foreign Minister

U. S. Secretary of State Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss contentious issues such as military tensions, AI risks and the flow of fentanyl amid stabilizing relations between the U.S. and China.

Politics • April 26, 01:54 AM • 27051 views
Will the US help Ukraine return men from abroad? The State Department answered

The U. S. State Department considers the suspension of consular services abroad for Ukrainian men of mobilization age to be a "complex issue" and respects Ukraine's right to determine its own policy, but has not yet decided whether to assist Ukraine in bringing the men home.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 06:00 PM • 24172 views
During his visit to China, Blinken called on Beijing to cooperate with the United States

During his visit to China, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken emphasized the need for "direct" and "ongoing" cooperation between the United States and China.

News of the World • April 25, 01:00 PM • 18933 views
Lubinets: Russia is trying to discredit Ukraine every day and may use the State Department's report on human rights

Russia may try to manipulate the U. S. State Department's 2023 Human Rights Report on Ukraine to discredit Ukraine, so the world must be prepared to resist Russia's information attacks, warns Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.

Society • April 25, 07:25 AM • 24273 views
During visit to Beijing, Blinken to talk about concerns about China's support for russia - CNN

During his visit to China, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is expected to issue a strong warning to Chinese leaders about their country's support for russia's efforts to increase arms production as the war in Ukraine continues.

News of the World • April 24, 11:16 AM • 16564 views
U.S. State Department adds "United News" telethon to report on human rights violations

The U. S. Department of State's 2023 Human Rights Report on Ukraine notes that the United News telethon, a platform for channels that follow the government line in covering the war, has provided an unprecedented level of control over prime-time television news.

Politics • April 24, 09:00 AM • 18154 views
U.S. mulls sanctions on Chinese banks over their role in cooperation with Russia - WSJ

The United States is developing sanctions that could cut off some Chinese banks from the global financial system to force Beijing to limit exports of dual-use goods that help Russian military production.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 01:09 PM • 22238 views
kremlin says russia and China have almost abandoned the dollar in trade

russia and China have almost completely abandoned the US dollar in their mutual settlements, and more than 90% of transactions between the two countries are now carried out in their national currencies.

News of the World • April 22, 12:58 PM • 23365 views
Zelenskyy is sure that Putin is very afraid of Ukraine

President Zelenskyy believes that Putin is very afraid of Ukraine because he is an insecure person, as confident leaders with powerful armies and nuclear weapons do not threaten the world.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 12:29 PM • 76816 views
US imposes sanctions on companies from China and Belarus for supplying equipment to Pakistan

The United States imposed sanctions on the Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant from Belarus and three Chinese companies for allegedly providing missile equipment to Pakistan's ballistic missile program.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 11:40 PM • 34836 views
China is the main supplier for the Russian military-industrial complex - Blinken

According to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, China is now the main supplier of raw materials and components for the Russian military-industrial complex, helping Russia rebuild its defense industry despite sanctions and export controls.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 09:41 PM • 26859 views
Ready to "take further steps": the us warns china against strengthening russia

The United States has warned China against assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine by providing materials for weapons production, and is ready to take further steps if necessary.

Politics • April 19, 06:47 PM • 28100 views
Azov commander calls for lifting US ban on transfer of Western weapons to brigade

Denys "Redis" Prokopenko, commander of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, called on the United States to lift the ban on Western weapons to Azov, as it hinders the brigade's combat capability and reduces Ukraine's defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 04:10 PM • 26306 views
US working to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran - Blinken

The United States is working to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran and hold Iran accountable.

News of the World • April 19, 03:17 PM • 25355 views
Blinken urged the US Congress to hurry up with assistance to Ukraine so that it is not "too late"

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken urged Congress to approve an aid package for Ukraine as a matter of urgency, warning that delay could result in it being "too late."

War in Ukraine • April 19, 01:20 PM • 16529 views
"Imperative" Ukraine gets more resources immediately - Blinken

The G7 nations pledged to provide Ukraine with more air defense equipment, ammunition, and artillery to help repel the Russian invasion, while exploring the possibility of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 12:34 PM • 16484 views
We have no plan B: Kuleba on new aid package for Ukraine in Congress

Ukraine does not have a plan B and is focused solely on obtaining a powerful aid package from the US Congress, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after a meeting with G7 foreign ministers.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:25 AM • 76865 views
US vetoes Palestinian application for full UN membership

America vetoed Palestine's application for full membership in the UN, blocking the recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Politics • April 18, 10:24 PM • 25154 views
Biden calls China a xenophobic country. The PRC responded

U. S. President Joe Biden called China "xenophobic" and said it has real economic problems. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded that it is still unclear whether these words "refer to China or the United States itself.

News of the World • April 18, 05:17 PM • 59071 views