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After “Secretary Of Genocide”, Blinken Called “Criminal”, Reporter Dragged Out

After “Secretary Of Genocide”, Blinken Called “Criminal”, Reporter Dragged Out

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Washington DC: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken isn’t having the best final days in office, with the last 48 hours being particularly unforgiving for the top diplomat, who is facing heat over the controversial decisions taken by him during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Far from the farewell he probably hoped for, Antony Blinken’s last press conference as US Secretary of State turned out to be a nightmarish experience as he found himself on the receiving end of a verbal lashing by two journalists covering the Gaza war. Chaos ensued as independent journalist Sam Husseini confronted Mr Blinken while he was defending the Biden administration’s decisions and policies during the 15-month war in Gaza. “Everyone from Amnesty International to the ICJ (International Court of Justice) is saying Israel is doing genocide and extermination, and you’re telling me to respect the process?” Mr Husseini questioned assertively. Moments later, while he was sitting quiet after the verbal confrontation, security personnel showed up at the journalist’s desk and started to forcefully lift him up. Reporter @samhusseini was …

Gaza Celebrates As Hamas, Israel Seal Ceasefire-Hostage Deal, Trump Says His Win Paved Way For Truce

Gaza Celebrates As Hamas, Israel Seal Ceasefire-Hostage Deal, Trump Says His Win Paved Way For Truce

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Last Updated:January 16, 2025, 00:15 IST India Crux Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, a US official confirmed Wednesday, in the final days of President Joe Biden’s administration.The deal, which was earlier announced by a source briefed on talks in Qatar, comes after Biden had pushed strongly for an accord before Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20.The implementation of the deal is likely to start on Jan. 19. Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging deal. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners are set to be released from Israeli jails at the same time. The release of the hostages would be the first phase of the deal being finalised.Negotiations to reach the second phase – which is intended to end the war – would begin on the 16th day of the implementation of the deal. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION4:30 “HAMAS HAS TO BE DESTROYED TO THE POINT THAT…”6:13 PALESTINIAN STATE WOULD UNDOUBTEDLY BECOME HAMAS, SAYS SA’AR …

US confirms direct contact with HTS rebels after Assad’s fall, Blinken says – India TV

US confirms direct contact with HTS rebels after Assad’s fall, Blinken says – India TV

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Image Source : AP U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken In a significant development, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Saturday that American officials have directly communicated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian rebel group that led the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad last week. HTS, which is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. and others, was once affiliated with al-Qaida but now claims to have distanced itself from its extremist roots. Blinken, speaking at a press conference in Aqaba, Jordan, acknowledged the contact but refrained from providing specifics, emphasising that the U.S. aims to ensure stability during Syria’s transitional period. “Yes, we have been in contact with HTS and other parties,” Blinken stated, adding that the U.S. wants to support the Syrian people during this critical phase. “We want them to succeed and we’re prepared to help them do so.” HTS has faced scepticism from the international community due to its history, but its recent actions indicate an effort to establish governance and stability in Damascus following Assad’s ousting. …

PM Modi interacts with U.S. secretary of State Blinken in Laos

PM Modi interacts with U.S. secretary of State Blinken in Laos

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 19th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, Laos, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, October 11, 2024 briefly interacted with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Vientiane in the Laotian capital. Prime Minister Modi is in Laos on a two-day visit. During the visit, he attended the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia summits. Mr. Modi met Mr. Blinken on the sidelines of the East Asia summit. Mr. Modi on Thursday held a “very productive” meeting with newly-appointed Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba during which they discussed ways to enhance cooperation in different areas, including infrastructure, connectivity and defence. He also met his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on the margins of the ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane. Published – October 11, 2024 01:52 pm IST Source link

PM Modi Meets Antony Blinken On Sidelines Of ASEAN Summit

PM Modi Meets Antony Blinken On Sidelines Of ASEAN Summit

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos. During the meeting, PM Modi extended his condolences on the loss of lives due to Hurricane Milton in the US and also discussed strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in regional matters. The meeting highlighted the strong diplomatic relationship between India and the US, reaffirming their commitment to working together on global and regional challenges. Earlier on Thursday, PM Modi held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Japan and New Zealand on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos. PM Modi congratulated the newly-appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on his new responsibility and wished him success in leading Japan to greater heights. He also underscored that India will continue to accord the highest priority to its ties with Japan, a trusted friend and strategic partner. The Prime Minister also met New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon which was the first meeting between the two leaders. PM Modi welcomed New Zealand’s …

Blinken After Meeting With S Jaishankar

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S Jaishankar and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met in Washington DC on Tuesday. Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met in Washington DC and discussed working together to address regional and global challenges. Mr Jaishankar — on his first visit to the US capital since the third Modi government took office — met Blinken on Tuesday at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the US State Department. Blinken said after the meeting, “Together, the US and India are working to address regional and global challenges. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and I met to discuss our continued cooperation on the climate crisis and ways we can promote regional security and prosperity.” Mr Jaishankar, meanwhile, said, “Delighted to hold talks with Blinken in Washington DC. We followed up on the Delaware bilateral and the QUAD meetings. Our discussions also covered deepening bilateral cooperation, the situation in West Asia, recent developments in the Indian subcontinent, the Indo-Pacific and Ukraine.” The minister was referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent bilateral …

Jaishankar Arrives In Washington To Meet His US Counterpart Antony Blinken

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Last Updated: September 30, 2024, 11:56 IST Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a meeting in Edogawa, Tokyo, on July 28. (PTI) Jaishankar, who arrived in the US capital on Sunday, will also meet other Cabinet-rank and senior Biden administration officials External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet his US counterpart Antony Blinken on Tuesday, during which they are expected to discuss a wide range of bilateral and global issues, including the Ukraine war and the Middle East crisis. Jaishankar, who arrived in the US capital on Sunday, will also meet other Cabinet-rank and senior Biden administration officials. Apart from meeting US Secretary of State Blinken, the external affairs minister is also scheduled to interact with the think-tank community. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace will host a conversation between Jaishankar and its president Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuellar on the future of US-India relations. The think-tank said India’s strategic importance was rising both globally and in the making of US foreign policy, …

American travellers can now renew passports online: All you need to know | How To News

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Eligible American citizens can now renew their passports online, eliminating the need for the traditional manual process. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the online passport renewal system is now fully operational. “By offering this online alternative to the traditional paper application process, the Department is embracing digital transformation to provide the most efficient and convenient passport renewal experience possible,” Blinken said. The new system aims to address staffing shortages that arose after the Covid pandemic, which resulted in lengthy delays. To qualify for online renewal, applicants must meet the following criteria: 📌 Be a US citizen or resident aged 25 or older, with an existing passport that had a 10-year validity. 📌 The application should not involve changes to name, gender, date of birth, or place of birth. 📌 The renewal must be for a regular (tourist) passport, not a special issuance passport (diplomatic, official, or service). 📌 The applicant must not be traveling for at least eight weeks from the date of the application. 📌 The applicant cannot reside in a foreign …

US sanctions Russian state media for ‘raising money’ for war in Ukraine, alleges ‘covert influence activities’ – India TV

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Image Source : AP US Secretary of State Antony Blinken The US State Department on Friday (September 13) announced new sanctions on the Russian state media while accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armour, and other equipment for soldiers involved in the war in Ukraine. The State Department accused it of playing key role in carrying out ‘covert influence activities’ aimed at undermining American elections and democracies. While the outlet, RT, has previously been sanctioned for allegedly “spreading Kremlin disinformation”, the latest allegations by the US suspect its role beyond influence operations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that RT is a key part of Russia’s war machine and its efforts to undermine its democratic allies. The State Department said it is starting a diplomatic campaign to alert nations about the risks associated with RT activities and disclosed declassified US intelligence findings suggesting RT is completely integrated with Russia’s intelligence operations worldwide. “We took these steps based on our …

US removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism | World News

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday removed Cuba from a short list of countries the United States alleges are “not cooperating fully” in its fight against terrorism, a State Department official said. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (AP) “The department determined that the circumstances for Cuba’s certification as a ‘not fully cooperating country’ have changed from 2022 to 2023,” the official said. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! The official cited the resumption of law enforcement cooperation between Cuba and the U.S. is one the reasons why the previous designation was “no longer appropriate.” The list, which the State Department is required by law to provide the U.S. Congress, is not the same as the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, according to the department official. North Korea, Iran, Syria and Venezuela remain listed, the official said. Source link