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Blinken to seek G20 pressure on Russia to open sea lanes, warn China on Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will call on G20 nations this week to put pressure on Russia to support U.N. efforts to reopen sea lanes blocked by the Ukraine conflict and repeat warnings to China not to support Moscow's war effort.

Reuters

Anger as families of US detainees in Middle East left off Blinken call

‘Infuriating’ exclusions made just weeks before Joe Biden’s Saudi visit and expected rapprochement with the crown prince

The Guardian - US

Palestinians pin scant hope on Biden visit after setbacks under Trump

As the United States strives to boost defence ties between Israel and Arab states, Palestinians await with increasing gloom the first visit of President Joe Biden after what they see as a string of broken promises by Washington.

Reuters

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Xi Jinping hails China’s rule over Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of handover

Chinese president says ‘one country, two systems’ will endure and democracy flourishes after unprecedented unpicking of freedoms

The Guardian - UK

China's Xi defends Hong Kong clampdown during visit marking 25th anniversary of handover

"It is a universal rule in the world that political power must be in the hands of patriots," Xi said.

Axios

Putin has been unwilling to engage in Ukraine talks, says Secretary of State Blinken

It is important that the Ukrainians define the terms of any potential negotiation, Blinken tells NPR, while the U.S. makes sure that the country has the means to repel Russian aggression.

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U.S. to provide nearly $55 million more humanitarian aid for Afghanistan - Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said the United States would provide nearly $55 million in additional immediate humanitarian assistance in response to last week's Afghanistan earthquake.

Reuters

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EXPLAINER: How a G-7 ban on Russian gold would work

Russia appears to have defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, and the U.S. and its allies are taking aim at the former Soviet Union’s second-largest export industry after energy — gold

The Independent UK

Texas WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended at least six more months

The Houston native was arrested in Russia in mid-February, and her trial starts Friday. State department officials say Griner was “wrongfully detained.”

The Texas Tribune

26/11 planner Sajid Mir was arrested and convicted within weeks

Timing of sentencing of LeT deputy chief significant, aimed at winning leniency at FATF, say government officials

The Hindu

Japan, U.S. to hold economic 2+2 talks with eye on China

The Japanese and U.S. governments have begun coordinating to hold their first diplomatic-economic dialogue with both nation's foreign and trade ministers in attendance.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Secretary of State says US will continue to advocate for reproductive health around the world, even as rights curtailed at home

Antony Blinken said he rarely discusses Supreme Court rulings but wanted to ‘be clear’ after Friday decision

The Independent UK

Iran nuclear talks to resume in days

Talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal, which have been stalled for three months, will resume within days, the European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Saturday during a surprise visit to Tehran.

Bangkok Post

Russia's war to cast 40-50 million people into hunger -Blinken

Russia's war against Ukraine, not Western sanctions, will add another 40 or 50 million more people to the ranks of the hungry, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Berlin.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Afghan aid auditor accuses State, USAID of withholding info

The independent watchdog for U.S. assistance to Afghanistan is accusing the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development of illegally withholding information about the American withdrawal from the country

Axios

Biden will have to navigate a sensitive balancing act during Israel visit

Acting Prime Minister Lapid, not Bennett, will welcome Biden to the country after the collapse of the Israeli government.

ABC News

US implements import ban on goods from China's Xinjiang over allegations of forced labour, genocide against Uyghurs

The US is rallying its allies against forced labour as it begins implementing an import ban on goods from China's Xinjiang region.

Al Jazeera

US ‘forced labour’ law bans goods from China’s Xinjiang region

All goods from Xinjiang, where China has established detention camps for Uighurs, are barred from import to the US.

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U.S. is 'rallying' allies against Xinjiang forced labor as ban takes effect

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that the United States is rallying its allies against forced labor as it begins implementing a law that bans goods from China's Xinjiang region, where Washington says Beijing is committing genocide.

Al Jazeera

NY Times says Israeli forces ‘most likely’ shot Shireen Abu Akleh

New York Times report adds to growing number of probes pointing the finger at Israel for killing Al Jazeera journalist.

Reuters

U.S. looks forward to working with Petro after fair election -Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Colombia on holding a free and fair election and said he was looking forward to working with leftist Gustavo Petro, who has vowed profound social and economic change, on winning the presidency.

Daily Mirror

Fears Kim Jong-un will launch nuclear weapon as he vows to bolster deadly arsenal

Kim Jong-un's pariah state of North Korea has finished preparations for its first nuclear test launch since 2017, according to South Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 111

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 111th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Reuters

Sri Lanka gives public workers extra day off to grow food

Sri Lanka has approved a four-day work week for public sector workers to help them cope with a chronic fuel shortage and encourage them to grow food, the government said on Tuesday, as it struggles with its worst financial crisis in decades.

Al Jazeera

Biden adviser raises concerns with Chinese diplomat over N Korea

Jake Sullivan told Yang Jiechi that Washington and Beijing can cooperate on North Korea issue, senior US official says.

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