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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Cairo on Monday as a proposal for a ceasefire deal approved by President Joe Biden hangs in the balance.
US pledges €124 million in aid to Moldova to counter Russian influence
Some €78 million will be directed to bolster energy infrastructure and €46 million to overhaul key industries and deter disinformation.
Antony Blinken says US will bolster Ukraine on battlefield
As Russia scales-up attacks on Ukraine's north-eastern border, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reassures Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy that soon-to-arrive military aid will help on the front lines.
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Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported intense clashes near the eastern and north-eastern borders of the country, where Ukrainian troops are facing more substantial firepower and are outnumbered as they continue to fight off Russia's ground offensive.
Antony Blinken stuns with public criticism of Israeli conduct in Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Israeli tactics have meant “a horrible loss of life of innocent civilians”.
Northern Gaza in 'full-blown' famine: Senior UN official
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) director said the comprehensive famine in northern Gaza might spread south.
Israel re-opens Erez crossing to allow more aid into Gaza
The World Food Programme estimates around 1.1 million people across Gaza, around half of the population, are "struggling with catastrophic hunger and starvation".
New York mayor says at least 300 arrested in pro-Palestinian protests
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Ukraine war: Blinken assures Black Sea allies of US support
Blinken has told allied countries that border the Black Sea they can rely on Washington's support, as Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on.
China's shadow loomed over sixth EU-US Trade and Technology Counci
US and EU officials convened last week (4-5 April) for the sixth Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Leuven to revive post-Trump era discussions. Tightening Sino-Russian relations, unresolved disputes, and potential return of the Republican to the White House cast a shadow over proceedings.
Washington urges Israel not to invade Rafah. Netanyahu persists
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned a ground invasion into Gaza's southern border city could isolate Israel.
UN to vote on US-sponsored bill calling for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The United Nations Security Council is today expected to vote on a bill spearheaded by the United States calling for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in the Israel-Hamas war. The war as it stands has claimed the lives of more than 30,000 people.
Netanyahu rejects proposed ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas
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Gazans forced into one-third of territory as Red Sea attacks continue
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Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza as diplomatic efforts continue
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Israel says it found hostage traces as fighting rages in Gaza
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Blinken in Jordan to discuss regional tensions over Gaza war
The top US diplomat has met with Jordan's king and foreign minister during a tour of the Middle East, aiming to stop the Gaza war from spreading.
Blinken visits Greece on lightning diplomatic tour
The top US diplomat is on his fourth international tour in three months, amid growing worries the Israel Hamas war may escalate regionally.
Blinken arrives in Turkey ahead of fourth high-stakes Middle East tour
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making his fourth tour to the Middle East in just three months in a bid to ease fears that the Israel-Hamas war could erupt into a wider regional conflict.