US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday made his international debut in an unusual setup befitting extraordinary times — with virtual "trips" made a short walk from his office via video.

Blinken starts 'international' travel by walking down hall

The United States is seeking to return to the UN Human Rights Council, three years after former president Donald Trump's administration withdrew. "I'm pleased to announce the United States will seek election to the Human Rights Council for the 2022-24 term," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the council in a video message.

US aims to return to UN Human Rights Council, Secretary of State confirms

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be speaking to his counterparts from Japan, Australia and India's part of a quad grouping today.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to hold Quad meet with members

US State Secretary Antony Blinken is holding a virtual meeting with his counterparts from Japan, Australia and India as part of the Qued grouping, This meeting is the first of the informal groups under the Joe Biden's administration.

WION Fineprint: Antony Blinken holds virtual Quad meet with Australia, India and Japan

The UK, France and Germany are set to hold talks with the United States over the Iran nuclear agreement. France will be hosting these talks between the diplomats of the European powers and US State Secretary Antony Blinken.

WION Dispatch: UK, France, Germany to hold talks with US on Iran deal

The US, Japan, Australia, and India will hold virtual Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad meet. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be speaking to his counterparts as part of efforts to balance China’s growing military and economic power.

US to hold virtual Quad meet with Australia, India and Japan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that the United States will pay $200 million in WHO contribution by the end of February after reversing Donald Trump's plan to withdraw. Blinken said the US would also "provide significant financial support" to Covax, a global plan to distribute vaccines to the poorest nations.

Antony Blinken says US will pay $200 million in WHO contribution

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad partners are strong supporters of ASEAN centrality within a region in which all countries are sovereign, independent and resilient, said the Australian government on Thursday in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade press release.

Quad partners are strong supporters of ASEAN centrality, says Australia

France said it will host talks Thursday between the top diplomats of European powers and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken focused on Iran, as they try to salvage a 2015 deal on Tehran's nuclear programme.

France to hold talks with European powers and US on Iran

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud about diplomatic efforts to end the war in Yemen.

Blinken speaks with Saudi foreign minister on Yemen war

In a continuation of cordial ties with New Delhi, the United States on Tuesday called India as "one of the most important partners" in the Indo-Pacific region and welcomed the nation's emergence as "a leading global power".

US welcomes India's rise as 'leading global power' as Jaishankar-Blinken talk over phone

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US State Secretary Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation, focusing on developments in the Indo-Pacific as well as cooperation under the framework of Quad.

Indian EAM S Jaishankar speaks to US State Secretary Blinken

Blinken told Yang that the United States “will continue to stand up for human rights and democratic values, including in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong,”

Antony Blinken presses China on Myanmar, Uighurs in first phone call

In the first conversation between top officials of the US and China since President Joe Biden took office, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Beijing on its treatment of Uighurs, Tibetans and Hong Kongers.

Blinken warns China on Uighurs, Hong Kongers

India's EAM S. Jaishankar speaks with US State Secretary Antony Blinken to reaffirm growing US-India partnership and underscored the importance of working together.

India's EAM Jaishankar speaks to US' newly appointed State Secy Antony Blinken

Blinken vowed that the Biden administration would approach the world with both humility and confidence, saying we have a great deal of work to do at home to enhance our standing abroad.

Antony Blinken on his first day at job pledges to restore American leadership on world

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (January 27) that the United States is "deeply concerned" about detained Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and was considering actions in response to his detention in Russia.

Antony Blinken: US 'deeply concerned' about Navalny, willing to work with China on climate

From Antony Blinken to John Kerry - many of Biden's future cabinet members have a long history of working with India, and an understanding of Indian affairs. WION's Molly Gambhir brings you the details and also tells you how Biden's transition is finally begun.

Gravitas: Joe Biden's transition begins, finally

United States President-elect Joe Biden has announced his cabinet posts. Several members of Barack Obama administration have made a comeback as Biden shows his inner circle to lead his new team.

Biden Cabinet: Antony Blinken to become Secretary of State

India and the US face a common challenge in the form of an "increasingly assertive" China and New Delhi has to be a key partner in engaging with Beijing from a position of strength, believes long-time national security and foreign policy expert Antony Blinken, who could be President-elect Joe Biden's probable pick for the post of the Secretary of State.

India has to be a key partner in engaging China from a position of strength: Antony Blinken

US President-elect Joe Biden is all set to announce his cabinet picks shortly, and one of the main positions of Secretary of State might be filled by the veteran diplomat Antony Blinken, sources have revealed.

Joe Biden to name Antony Blinken as Secretary of State: Reports

antony-blinken

Antony Blinken, News on Antony Blinken, stories on Antony Blinken, articles on Antony Blinken, Antony Blinken stories at Wion, Antony Blinken news, Antony Blinken latest news

antony blinken