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Blinken heads to Israel to press for ‘immediate’ truce in Gaza ahead of UN vote
“IMMEDIATE, DURABLE CEASEFIRE” The United States will submit its draft resolution to the UN Security Council on Friday, a spokesman…
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Blinken says US stands by ‘ironclad’ commitments to defend Philippines
MANILA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday (Mar 19) that the United States stands by its “ironclad”…
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North Korea fires ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul for democracy summit
SEOUL: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday (Mar 18), Seoul’s military said, as US Secretary of State Antony…
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Blinken urges Israel to create safe zones in Gaza when fighting resumes
TEL AVIV: Visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (Nov 30) urged Israel to create safe zones for…
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Blinken calls for G7 ‘clear voice’ on Gaza
France was the only G7 member to vote in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution last month seeking an…
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Blinken in Japan for Gaza-dominated G7 meet
TOKYO: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Japan on Tuesday (Nov 7) for a meeting of Group…
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Blinken visits Iraq in bid to prevent Gaza spillover
BAGHDAD: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid an unannounced visit to Iraq on Sunday (Nov 5), as he tours…
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Israel’s Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until hostages returned
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Nov 5) rejected growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza until all…
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Israel presses Gaza offensive despite US call for ‘pause’; Palestinian deaths mount
GAZA: Gaza health officials said 15 people were killed in an Israeli air strike on an ambulance that the military said…
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Israel rules out ‘pause’ in fighting until Hamas frees hostages
WORKERS EXPELLED After the Hamas assault, Israeli forces moved to re-establish security on the border, trapping thousands of Palestinian workers…
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