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Blinken says US engaged with Syria on case of missing American journalist Austin Tice

The United States is extensively engaged on the case of a U.S. journalist who disappeared a decade ago, including with Syria and other countries, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.

Reuters

US Senate launches latest legislative effort to take on China

Congressional push comes as US secretary of state says he will reschedule China visit cancelled over ‘spy balloon’ row.

Al Jazeera

Blinken says he hopes to reschedule trip to China this year

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he was hopeful he could reschedule a visit to China this year after his planned trip in February was canceled following the appearance of a Chinese high altitude balloon over the United States.

Reuters

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Blinken and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Discuss Sudan Ceasefire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry discussed extending and expanding the ceasefire in Sudan during a call on Tuesday, the State Department said. "The Secretary and the Foreign Minister agreed to continue close US-Egypt consultation regarding ongoing efforts to achieve a durable cessation of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Senator urges release of new US report on killing of Abu Akleh

The Biden administration has not acknowledged a new assessment on Israel’s fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist.

Al Jazeera

Hemedti to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Have Control of Khartoum, We Don’t Fear Foreign Meddling

General Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Daglo, commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stressed that his forces are now in complete control of the capital Khartoum’s three main districts: Khartoum, Khartoum Bahri and Omdurman. In an interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, he added that the RSF is working closely with the citizens…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Armenian, Azerbaijani ministers hold talks in US over Karabakh dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington on Monday as part of efforts to ease friction between the South Caucasus rivals.

Reuters

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Regional Bosnia government formed as protesters chant 'treason'

Bosnia's parliament on Friday confirmed the new government of the autonomous Bosniak-Croat Federation in a tight vote ordered by Bosnia's international envoy as protesters outside chanted "treason".

Reuters

Lenderking to Asharq Al-Awsat: There Is Real Progress in Achieving Peace in Yemen

US Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking stressed that American President Joe Biden is leading an intense diplomatic campaign to permanently resolve the conflict in Yemen. In an interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, the vetern US diplomat spoke of “real” progess in the Yemeni file, revealing that efforts are ongoing to ensure…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US to open Latin America migration centres, expedite deportations

Group calls move to address an expected spike in border crossings a ‘Faustian bargain’ as COVID-19 expulsion rule ends.

Al Jazeera

New Biden plan will let people in Latin American countries apply to legally enter U.S., Canada or Spain

As it prepares for the end of Title 42, which lets U.S. officials rapidly expel migrants, the Biden administration said it will open centers in Guatemala and Colombia where people can apply to legally enter the three participating nations.

The Texas Tribune

First Thing: Donald Trump raped me, writer E Jean Carroll testifies

Advice columnist says former president ‘shattered my reputation’ and says alleged attack left her unable to enjoy romantic life. Plus, South Korean president sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden

The Guardian - UK

US President Joe Biden to visit Papua New Guinea on his way to Australia

On his way to Australia for the Quad meeting in Sydney next month, United States President Joe Biden could make a historic visit to Port Moresby as the US intensifies its diplomatic push across the Pacific.

ABC News

UK to start evacuating British nationals from Sudan

RAF transport planes fly into country, as UK government takes advantage of ceasefire

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Al Jazeera

Sudan fighting in its 11th day: A list of key events

Warring factions agree to 72-hour ceasefire starting on Tuesday as other countries race to get citizens out of Sudan.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fitful Start to New 3-day Truce in Sudan; Airlifts Continue

Sudan's warring generals pledged Tuesday to observe a new three-day truce brokered by the United States and Saudi Arabia in an attempt to pull Africa's third-largest nation back from the abyss. The claims were immediately undercut by the sound of heavy gunfire and explosions in the capital of Khartoum.

The Guardian - UK

‘The worst of worst case scenarios’: western diplomats blindsided over Sudan crisis

Residents and regional experts say governments and NGOs should have been better prepared for violence

The Independent UK

Government considers evacuation options as US announces Sudan ceasefire

The three-day reprieve announced by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Monday night has raised hopes of rescue efforts in the country.

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Vietnam's 'bamboo' foreign policy clout

Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian country at this critical moment to be facing a major challenge as it attempts to juggle the three great powers -- China, Russia, and the US -- simultaneously. It is as if Hanoi is keeping a dagger, a bomb, and a gun in perpetual…

The Guardian - UK

Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces agree ceasefire, says Blinken

Pause comes into effect as US secretary of state offers support for plans to set up committee to negotiate peace deal

The Guardian - UK

Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF agree to ceasefire starting at midnight – as it happened

Nationwide pause to violence started at midnight, and US is supporting attempts to create a committee to oversee ending hostilities

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken: US Engaging with Sudanese Leaders, Pressing to Expand Ceasefire

The United States is pressing Sudanese military leaders to expand a ceasefire and is exploring options to return a diplomatic consular presence to the country as soon as possible, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. He told a news conference with Kenyan Foreign Secretary Alfred Mutua that…

Reuters

Blinken: US engaging with Sudanese leaders, pressing to expand ceasefire

The United States is pressing Sudanese military leaders to expand a ceasefire and is exploring options to return a diplomatic consular presence to the country as soon as possible, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tehran Outraged at US Pledge to Obstruct its Weapons Program

Tehran has expressed outrage at US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s pledge to obstruct Iran’s arms purchases, describing it as “provocative” and an attempt to “stir up differences” between countries in the region. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that Iran’s military program was “merely for defense and deterrence”,…

The Guardian - UK

James Cleverly on taking a new approach to foreign policy – and belting out the Beatles with Blinken

The foreign secretary aims to navigate international relations with ‘patient diplomacy’ as he insists post-Brexit Britain is still admired

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