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China strategy is about rules-based order, not 'new Cold War,' Blinken says

The United States will not block China from growing its economy, but wants it to adhere to international rules, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday in a long-awaited speech on U.S. strategy to address China's rise as a great power.

Reuters

US Aims to Leverage Russia-Ukraine Bloc against China

US officials say the Biden administration is aiming to lead the international bloc opposed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into a broader coalition to counter what it sees as a more serious, long-term threat to global order from China. The officials said Secretary of State Antony Blinken will lay out…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US aims to leverage Russia-Ukraine bloc against China

U.S. officials say the Biden administration is aiming to lead the international bloc opposed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine into a broader coalition to counter what it sees as a more serious, long-term threat to global order from China

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Brittney Griner’s Wife Calls for Further Efforts to Bring WNBA Star Home

Appearing on “Good Morning America” Wednesday, Cherelle Griner reflected on her wife’s detainment in Russia.

Sports Illustrated

U.S.'s Blinken speaks with South Korean, Japanese counterparts on North Korea missile launch

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts about North Korea's ballistic missile launch, the State Department said on Wednesday.

Reuters

UK condemns Putin’s ‘despicable’ blockade preventing Ukraine food exports

There are no plans for Royal Navy warships to be involved in efforts to break the blockade.

The Independent UK

As Albanese heads to the Quad, what are the security challenges facing Australia's new government?

Extreme weather events are the new normal. The use of nuclear weapons by Vladimir Putin’s Russian military is now an unthinkable possibility. And Xi Jinping’s China, our largest trading partner and rising superpower, is pulling down the shutters.

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U.S. and France discuss how to support Finland and Sweden's bids to join NATO

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and France's new foreign minister Catherine Colonna discussed the NATO alliance including how best to support Finland and Sweden's membership bids in a call on Sunday, the U.S. State Department said in a statement.

Reuters

Russia bans 963 Americans from entering country

List includes Biden and other senior officials, but not Trump, as country says it is retaliating against what it calls hostile US actions

The Guardian - US

Khalid Bin Salman, Blinken Review Ways to Strengthen Saudi-US Ties

Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic and historical relations between the Kingdom and the United States and ways to strengthen them, SPA…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia bans almost 1,000 Americans to force Washington to ‘change its behaviour’

The Kremlin has previously blacklisted Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and CIA chief William Burns

Evening Standard

Russia says 963 Americans are banned from entering, adds 26 new Canadians

Russia said on Saturday it had so far banned 963 Americans from entering the country - including previously announced moves against President Joe Biden and other top officials - and would continue to retaliate against what it called hostile U.S. actions.

Reuters

Analysis: New approach, same problem: How to deal with Kim Jong Un

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump's relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un featured the former reality-star president at his most theatric: threats of "fire and fury," followed by splashy meetings, a trip to the demilitarized border with South Korea and exchanges of "love letters" with the authoritarian ruler.

Los Angeles Times

U.S. says Cuba not cooperating fully against terrorism, inflaming tensions

The Biden administration on Friday once again placed Cuba on a short list of countries the United States alleges are "not cooperating fully" in its fight against terrorism, further inflaming tensions with its long-time rival.

Reuters

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US accuses Russia of holding food supplies hostage

Antony Blinken demanded that Russia lift its blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and suggested the Kremlin was using food as a weapon

The Guardian - AU

Russia ‘takes control of Azovstal steel plant’; gas supply to Finland to be cut – as it happened

Plant was last part of Mariupol in Ukrainian hands; Gazprom will suspend gas sales to Finland from Saturday. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

US accuses Russia of weaponising food in Ukraine crisis and holding global supplies ‘hostage’

Blinken calls on Moscow to end blockade of Ukraine ports as Medvedev says Russia is ready to allow the flow of food when sanctions lift

France 24

Russia claims full control of Mariupol after nearly three-month siege

Russia’s defence chief says the country’s forces have taken full control of the massive steel plant in Mariupol that was the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the city. Read our liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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The Independent UK

US accuses Russia of weaponizing food in Ukraine war

U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken is accusing Russia of weaponizing food and holding grain for millions of people around the world hostage in order to help accomplish what its invasion of Ukraine has not -- “to break the spirit of the Ukrainian people.”

Reuters

U.S. appears set to deem Cuba not cooperating fully against terrorism-document

The Biden administration on Thursday appeared set to renew its assessment that Cuba is among a handful of countries "not cooperating fully" with the United States in the fight against terrorism, according to a government document.

Reuters

Pakistan's new foreign minister seeks to broaden U.S. ties

Pakistan's new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Thursday he would like to pivot away from single-issue transactional relationship with the United States as he seeks to repair frayed ties with Washington.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner Time Line: What Has Happened Since She Was Detained

The basketball star has been held in Russia since February after officials said they discovered vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.

Reuters

Blinken authorizes $100 million in additional U.S. arms and supplies for Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday he has authorized $100 million in additional U.S. arms, equipment, and supplies for Ukraine for its defense against Russia's invasion.

Al Jazeera

US accuses Cuba of using upcoming summit as propaganda

The White House has said it has not yet sent out invitations for the June 6-10 summit and refused to provide details.

Reuters

Blinken accuses Russia of using food as a weapon in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia on Thursday of using food as a weapon in Ukraine by holding "hostage" supplies for not just Ukrainians, but also millions around the world.

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