China has significantly expanded its nuclear stockpile over the past year and is now holding some 500 operational warheads, the US has said. An annual report released by the Pentagon also said Beijing hopes to double its arsenal to over 1,000 warheads by 2030.

China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Oct 13) met with Jordanian King Abdullah in Amman, the second stop of his most extensive Middle East tour yet as Israel prepares for a sweeping ground offensive in Gaza, and he urged people in Gaza city to evacuate to the south.

Shuttle diplomacy: Blinken meets Jordanian King, Palestinian President Abbas in Amman

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on Sunday (Oct 8), stated that one of the intentions behind the unprecedented attack launched by Hamas may have been to derail the efforts that were being made to normalise ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Hamas attack may have been designed to derail efforts to normalise Israel-Saudi Arabia ties, says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday (Sep 28) that China was seeking to overtake the United States and become top power in the world. He also opined on the latest developments surrounding Taiwan.

China wants to be 'dominant power' in world, says Blinken

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar is in Washington DC. As part of a nine-day US visit, he is set to hold several meetings, including with his US counterpart Antony Blinken. The Jaishankar-Blinken meeting comes amid the ongoing diplomatic crisis between India and Canada.

Jaishankar-Blinken to meet as foreign minister visits the US; Canada row to figure in talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Kyiv, Ukraine. His visit comes as yet another gesture of support for Ukraine from Washington DC, according to the US Department, Blinken is likely to announce aid for Kyiv.

Blinken visits Ukraine: As counteroffensive in Ukraine continues, Blinken announces aid for Kyiv

Diplomatic negotiations brew as U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo embarks on a significant visit to Beijing. With an emphasis on enhancing economic ties between the two global giants, Rimondo's mission is poised to navigate complex trade dynamics and bolster U.S.-China business relations.

US Commerce secretary’s Beijing agenda

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visits China for four days starting Sunday, aiming to boost business ties between the world's largest two economies even as the Biden administration has taken a series of steps to prevent exports of sensitive American technology.

US commerce secretary reaches China to bolster trade amid tensions

According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking to the BBC, the Russian Wagner mercenary outfit is "taking advantage" of the unrest in Niger. A junta has been in charge of the nation since President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown over two weeks ago.

Wagner is taking advantage on instability in Niger: Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday (July 27) that New Zealand can engage with the AUKUS weapons development and procurement project anytime it wants as the door was open.

Door open for New Zealand to engage on AUKUS, says Blinken

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: In a meeting held on July 24, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken commended the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) for its resilience and dedication in the face of obstructionism from Russia. Speaking alongside OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid in Washington, D.C., Blinken emphasized the crucial role of the OSCE in continuing its work and missions despite challenges posed by Russia.

Blinken praises 'unified support' for Ukraine in meeting with OSCE's Schmid

As foreign ministers assembled at Indonesia's capital for South East Asia's Annual security-focused gathering, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his concerns about Russia as Russia is showing no signs of changing its cause on Ukraine.

US Secretary State Secretary Antony Blinken speaks on grain deal

US Secretary of State top Antony Blinken held "candid and constructive" talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi on Thursday in Indonesia's capital, an official said, the latest in a series of interactions Washington says are aimed at managing competition between the rival superpowers.

Antony Blinken meets China's Wang Yi in Jakarta in latest talks to 'manage competition'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking on various Sunday talk shows, addressed the recent crisis in Russia involving the Wagner group's mutiny against the Kremlin.

Wagner group's mutiny exposes 'real cracks' in Putin's leadership: Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday encouraged Turkey to support Sweden's bid for membership in NATO. Blinken was meeting Turkey's new Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Blinken meets new Turkish foreign minister, urges support for Sweden's NATO bid

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called Chinese President Xi Jinping a dictator and said Xi was very embarrassed when a Chinese balloon was blown off course over the United States earlier this year.

Biden labels Xi Jinping a dictator, says ‘China’s balloon blunder a great embarrassment’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is in Beijing, addressed a press conference on Monday (June 19) following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Top 10 world news: Blinken says US, China want to stabilise ties, IndiGo seals biggest ever deal, and more

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke separately to his South Korean and Japanese counterparts, emphasising the importance of “sustained … trilateral cooperation” ahead of his visit to China, the State Department said on Saturday.

Blinken speaks to Japanese, S Korean counterparts ahead of China visit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Chinese counterpart Quan Gang in Beijing. Blinken's trip to China is the highest level one taken by a US official in almost five years. As the two superpowers sought to defuse their escalating rivalry, both sides held talks in the hopes of enhancing communication and averting future conflict.

Blinken in Beijing: Blinken meets counterpart over hopes to improve communication & prevent conflict

Blinken: US to try to avoid miscalculations with China

Blinken will hold meetings in China on June 18-19 and may meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, sources said. He will be the highest-ranking U.S. government official to visit China since President Joe Biden took office in January 2021, and the first secretary of state in five years.

Blinken heads to Beijing hoping to calm fears of a US-China break

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refuted media reports about backdoor negotiations on an agreement with Iran amid the freeze in talks on the Iran nuclear program.

Blinken says reports about backdoor talks with Iran inaccurate

Shortly before setting out for Beijing, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday emphasised the importance of the US and China establishing better lines of communication. He will be the highest-ranking member of the Biden administration to visit China.

Blinken stresses on better US-China communications as he heads to Beijing

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, a long-time confidant of President Joe Biden, will travel to Beijing amid continuing strains in relations between the world’s two largest economies as part of a trip that begins on June 16, the State Department said in a statement today.

Blinken set to travel to Beijing amid continuing US-China strains

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