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Kosovo: ‘fascist mobs’ guided by Serbia causing violence, says country’s PM

More than 30 Nato peacekeeping soldiers were injured in clashes on Monday after ethnic Albanian mayors took office

The Guardian - UK

Blinken urges Turkey to immediately approve Sweden's NATO accession

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged Turkey to immediately finalize Sweden's accession to NATO, saying the Nordic country had already taken significant steps to address Ankara's objections to its membership.

Reuters

US may restrict visas for Ugandan officials in wake of anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Antony Blinken says he’s looking to ‘promote accountability’ for Ugandan officials who have violated rights of LGBTQ+ people

The Guardian - US

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US to consider visa restrictions over Uganda anti-gay law

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says legislation, which includes the death penalty, is deeply troubling.

Al Jazeera

Top US diplomat condemns Kosovo after clashes in majority-Serb town

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday condemned the government of Kosovo for accessing municipal buildings in the country's north by force and called on Prime Minister Albin Kurti to reverse course.

Reuters

Top US diplomat to visit Nordic countries -State Department

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit Sweden, Norway, and Finland from May 29 to June 2, the State Department said on Friday, to deepen cooperation on national security and economic issues as Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on.

Reuters

Bangladesh promises free, fair polls after US warns of visa curbs

Dhaka assures free polls, due by January 2024, after US says it would restrict visas to Bangladeshis who undermine vote.

Al Jazeera

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U.S., Chinese commerce chiefs raise complaints on trade, investment, export policies

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao traded barbs on trade, investment and export policies in talks on Thursday described by Raimondo's office as "candid and substantive."

Reuters

World leaders are flocking to Papua New Guinea. Here's why

Papua New Guinea has been in the international spotlight over the past week, hosting a remarkable series of visits by foreign leaders and senior representatives.

The Conversation

US State Department's top China policy official to step down

The U.S. State Department's top China policy official Rick Waters is set to step down at a time of fraught relations between Washington and Beijing.

Reuters

Bangladeshis who undermine elections may be restricted from US -Blinken

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the United States was implementing a new policy allowing for the restriction of visas to Bangladeshis who undermine the democratic election process in their country.

Reuters

Humanitarian aid to Sudan slow despite fighting lull amid truce

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Sudan’s rival generals to abide by the latest ceasefire or face sanctions.

Al Jazeera

Cuba is not cooperating in fight against terrorism, Biden administration says

The U.S. State Department has told Congress that Cuba is not fully cooperating with the United States in combating terrorism, signaling that the Biden administration will keep the island on the list of states sponsors of terrorism.

Miami Herald

US says Cuba still not cooperating fully against terrorism

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The Independent UK

Blinken warns rival Sudanese generals to respect latest truce or face possible sanctions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Sudan’s rival generals to abide by the latest cease-fire or face possible sanctions

The Guardian - AU

Papua New Guinea’s security deal with the US is a win for Washington – for now

Prime minister James Marape was at pains to say he did not want to be forced to make a choice between the US and China

Reuters

Australia welcomes US-Papua New Guinea defence pact

The Australian government on Tuesday welcomed a defence cooperation agreement between its closest neighbour Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the U.S. aimed at bolstering regional security amid China's plans to increase influence in the Pacific.

ABC News

United States and Papua New Guinea strengthen defence ties with new security agreement, details still to be made public

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signs a Defence Cooperation Agreement between the United States and PNG, a leaked draft of which suggests it might open the door to a substantial US military presence in the country, as well as potentially offering American personnel in PNG some protection from prosecution.

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US and Papua New Guinea sign defence agreement

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has signed a defence co-operation agreement with Papua New Guinea

The Guardian - UK

US and Papua New Guinea sign pact amid Pacific militarisation concerns

Concerns security deal could leave Papua New Guinea stuck between increasingly hostile US and China

Al Jazeera

Papua New Guinea, US sign defence and maritime pact

Blinken says defence and maritime surveillance pact was signed by both countries ‘as equals and sovereign partners’.

Reuters

U.S., Papua New Guinea sign defence pact at Pacific summit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a defence cooperation pact signed with Papua New Guinea on Monday would expand the Pacific island nation's capabilities and make it easier for the U.S. military to train with its forces.

The Independent UK

US to sign new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China

The United States is scheduled to sign a new security pact with Papua New Guinea on Monday as the U.S. continues to jostle with China for influence in the Pacific

ABC News

India's Modi lands in Papua New Guinea to host senior leaders at forum for India-Pacific Islands cooperation

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Port Moresby to host the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), which brings together leaders and top officials from New Delhi and 14 Pacific Island nations.

The Hindu

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Jaishankar, discusses PM Modi's upcoming visit to U.S.

U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on May 21 met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima and discussed the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to America.

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