Antony Blinken

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks to US counterpart Antony Blinken

External Affairs Minister spoke to US Secretary about recent developments in India's immediate and extended neighbourhood.

Apr 19, 2021, 22:31 PM IST

US State Secy says this about China over abuses of international system

In recent years, China has faced severe criticism from western countries over human rights violations in Tibet and persistent reports of the mass detention of Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang. China has also ramped up a crackdown in Hong Kong after imposing a new law against subversion following major protests in the city.

Feb 06, 2021, 16:06 PM IST

Explained: Why Blinken's appointment as US Secretary of State is bad news for Pakistan, China

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday appointed Antony Blinken as new US Secretary of State.

Nov 24, 2020, 09:04 AM IST

US President-elect Joe Biden to unveil first Cabinet picks on Nov 24; Antony Blinken likely to be nominated as US State secy

Blinken, 58, has served as the Deputy Secretary of State in the second term of the Obama administration and National Security Advisor to Biden when he was the vice president.

Nov 23, 2020, 11:20 AM IST

Nigeria hosts international summit on Boko Haram

Delegations from West African and Central African blocs, plus the European Union have also been invited.

May 14, 2016, 07:48 AM IST

Islamic State numbers lowest in two years: US

The number of Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq is lower than at any time in the past two years, Deputy US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a US Senate hearing on Tuesday.

Apr 13, 2016, 00:35 AM IST

Top US official visiting India, Pakistan

US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to India and Pakistan December 7-10 to discuss key political, economic, and security issues with government officials and non-governmental experts.

Dec 05, 2015, 12:41 PM IST