Tuesday, February 18, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

September 10, 2024

UK to host Blinken in bid to strengthen ‘special relationship’

The foreign secretary said the UK had “no greater friend” than the U.S.

Blinken and Lammy
July 31, 2024

U.S. not involved in Hamas leader Haniyeh’s killing: Blinken

Mr Blinken, during a visit to Singapore, also reiterated the need for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

U.S Secretary of States Antony Blinken
June 29, 2024

U.S. sanctions UAE shipping firms transporting Iranian petroleum

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three United Arab Emirates shipping companies involved in the Iranian petroleum and petrochemical trade.

Oil vessel
June 10, 2024

Press Hamas to accept ceasefire deal, Blinken urges Middle East leaders

Mr Blinken said Israel had accepted Mr Biden’s proposal, and they were critical of putting it forward.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken
May 14, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken makes unannounced visit to Kiev

The visit is Mr Blinken’s fourth visit to Kiev since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

U.S Secretary of States Antony Blinken
April 19, 2024

Blinken backs Israel’s security, says tensions must be defused

Mr Blinken did not confirm an alleged attack by Israel on Iran overnight and said only that the U.S. was not involved in any offensive operations.

U.S Secretary of States Antony Blinken
March 26, 2024

Algerian foreign minister, Blinken discuss Gaza situation

Algerian foreign minister Ahmed Attaf spoke with U.S. secretary of state Antony Blinken on the phone to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip.

Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and Antony Blinken
March 15, 2024

Will Stevens: How U.S. is helping Nigerian youths to navigate evolving entrepreneurship, innovation landscape

The future of work in Africa hinges on our ability to embrace change and to adapt.

Will Stevens
January 23, 2024

U.S. finalises Abacha loot lawsuit with Atiku Bagudu; to transfer $30 million to Tinubu’s shady budget minister

The Deutsche Bank-domiciled assets of Doraville Properties, run by the Bagudus in the British island of Jersey, have been identified as stolen from the Nigerian treasury.

Atiku Bagudu, Antony Blinken and Bola Tinubu
January 9, 2024

Gaza War: Keep Palestinian state hope alive, U.S. conveys Arab message to Israel

The conflict has spread to Lebanon, where the Hezbollah militia has been firing rockets across the Israeli border in support of Hamas.

GAZA RUINS; BLINKEN