The Latest Breaking News from Antony Blinken

The Biden administration has suspended most non-humanitarian aid to Gabon after a military takeover in the country last month that was at least the second this year in an African nation

More than 28,000 refugees have fled Nagorno-Karabakh, a majority ethnic Armenian breakaway enclave defeated in a lightning offensive by Azerbaijan last week, Armenia said on Tuesday.

The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the United States without a U.S. visa

The Biden administration pledged $100 million on Friday to support a proposed Kenyan-led multinational force to restore security to conflict-ravaged Haiti and urged other nations to make similar contributions.

Secretary of state says US takes ‘very, very seriously’ incidents of transnational repression amid dispute over killing of Sikh separatist in British Columbia

U.S. Sec. of State Blinken expressed "deep concern" over India's alleged role in the death of Khalistani separatist leader Nijjar in Canada. He urged India to cooperate with the investigation and called on countries not to engage in "transnational repression". Trudeau also reiterated his allegation, stressing the importance of rule…

Canada shared intel wth India regarding the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. PM Trudeau said credible allegations were shared weeks ago. U.S. Sec. Blinken expressed deep concern and wants accountability. Canada has collected intel, incl. comms of Indian officials in Canada, per CBC.

S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, arrived in New York for a nine-day visit to address UNGA and have bilateral/plurilateral meetings. He met with U.S., Australian and Japanese Foreign Ministers for the Quad ministerial meeting. He will address UNGA, have discussions with UNSG and UNGA President and have bilateral talks…

US imposes visa restrictions on individuals involved in undermining Bangladesh's democratic election process. Includes members of law enforcement, ruling party, opposition, and their families. Follows US Sec. Blinken's May 24 statement. Pressure on PM Hasina's govt. to ensure free, fair election.