Antony Blinken
American lawyer and diplomat (born 1962)
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Antony John Blinken is an American lawyer and diplomat who served as the 71st United States secretary of state from 2021 to 2025. He previously served as deputy national security advisor from 2013 to 2015 and deputy secretary of state from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Blinken was previously national security advisor to then-Vice President Joe Biden from 2009 to 2013.
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'Will be remembered for economic reforms': How world leaders paid tribute to ex-PM Manmohan SinghWorld leaders mourned the death of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recognizing his contributions to India's economic reforms and global diplomatic relations. US Secretary of State Antony..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'India, US stronger when working together,' says US secretary of state Antony BlinkenTop diplomats Blinken and Jaishankar met in Italy. They discussed global security and the growing US-India partnership. Both nations want to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. They also talked about..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Blinken slammed for holding state department's therapy sessions after Trump's victoryFollowing Donald Trump's presidential victory, the US State Department conducted therapy sessions for employees distressed by the outcome. Representative Darrell Issa criticized Secretary of State..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Blinken warns of 'consequences' for killing of US-Turkish activistThe US secretary of state has told Sky News there will be "consequences" for the killing of a US-Turkish activist by Israeli troops.Sky News - Published | |
Risk-averse Blinken is verging on the delusional The use of sanctions failed to deter Russia from invading Ukraine and failed to persuade Moscow to end it - and yet despite one of the most dramatic escalations in this conflict so far, the West is..Sky News - Published | |
Biden 'not ruling out' allowing Ukraine to fire deep into Russia, Blinken tells Sky News President Joe Biden is "not ruling out" allowing Ukraine to fire missiles deep into Russian territory, the US secretary of state has told Sky News.Sky News - Published | |
Optimism around Gaza ceasefire deal - but there's a key sticking point Antony Blinken's announcement, after a day of meetings with the Israeli president, prime minister, and defence minister, that a bridging proposal has been agreed, is an optimistic end to a day that..Sky News - Published | |
F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and Netherlands 'in Ukraine's skies this summer'F-16 fighter jets will be flying in Ukrainian skies this summer, the US secretary of state Antony Blinken has said.Sky News - Published | |
Concerning increase in anti-conversion laws, hate speech in India: BlinkenIndiaTimes - Published | |
Secretary Antony Blinken Playing Guitar in Kyiv Bar Sparks DebateAntony Blinken is getting some heat for his decision to rock out on the guitar at a basement bar during his visit to Kyiv ... but by the same token, some say he shredded too. The U.S. Secretary of..TMZ.com - Published | |
David Cameron to meet Donald Trump as part of US visitForeign Secretary Lord Cameron will meet with Donald Trump in Florida on Tuesday, before holding talks with US secretary of state Antony Blinken.Sky News - Published | |
US Gaza ceasefire vote - why did it fail?The US has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the first time as Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, visited Tel Aviv for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Sky News - Published | |
Blinken says Rafah offensive risks 'further isolating' Israel as UN rejects ceasefire resolutionUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Israel that an offensive on Rafah, the southern Gazan city sheltering more than one million people, would risk "further isolating" it.Sky News - Published | North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Antony Blinken visits SeoulNorth Korea has launched ballistic missiles as US secretary of state Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul.Sky News - Published |
India-US discuss reckless Houthi attacks in Red SeaExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar had a conversation with US secretary of state Anthony Blinken regarding the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea...IndiaTimes - Published | Israeli president criticises 'atrocious and preposterous' genocide lawsuit during Blinken visitIsrael's president Isaac Herzog has said "there is nothing more atrocious and preposterous" than the lawsuit filed in the International Court of Justice accusing his country of genocidal actions..Sky News - Published |
Huge weight of responsibility lies on Blinken's shoulders to stop the war in Gaza escalating into a wider conflictAntony Blinken, the US secretary of state, arrived in Turkey on Friday for his fourth visit to the region since Hamas launched its attacks on Israel last year.Sky News - Published | Blinken heads to Middle East in firefight mode as risk of escalation grows'The risk is real and concern is high.'Sky News - Published |
MEA flags Pak's terror support as its army chief visits USWith Pakistan army chief Asim Munir on his first official visit to the US, India reminded Washington on Thursday about Pakistan's support to cross-border terrorism. "Our concern about Pakistan's..IndiaTimes - Published | US has deepened partnership with India; elevated cooperation through Quad: Antony BlinkenUS State Secretary Antony Blinken stated that the US has deepened its partnership with India and elevated cooperation through the Quad with India, Japan, and Australia. The US has strengthened its..IndiaTimes - Published |
Not enough international pressure on Hamas to surrender, says BlinkenThe US secretary of state has suggested there should be stronger international calls for Hamas to surrender in its war with Israel.Sky News - Published | 'We would welcome India's constructive engagement...': US on resolving Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas warsUS State Department said on Monday (local time) that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has a "close productive working relationship" with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.DNA - Published |
'Good, appropriate': US on India setting up high-level probe in alleged murder attempt on Sikh separatistUS welcomes India's decision to investigate allegations of an Indian official's involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil. Indian national Nikhil Gupta has been..IndiaTimes - Published | Blinken tells Israel it needs 'clear plan' to protect civilians before Gaza attacks resumeUS secretary of state Antony Blinken has told Israel's leader he must establish better protection for civilians before resuming attacks on Gaza.Sky News - Published |
India briefs US about Khalistan concerns, US seeks cooperation in Nijjar probeDuring the 2+2 ministerial meeting between India and the US, differences emerged over India's diplomatic rift with Canada regarding the Khalistan issue. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged India..IndiaTimes - Published | Jaishankar, Blinken discuss strategic ties, Indo-Pacific, Israel-Hamas war at India-US 2+2 Ministerial DialogueUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that both countries are boosting partnerships in international security and working to promote rules-based order.DNA - Published |
India apprises its concern to US on activities of pro-Khalistani elements in CanadaIndia has expressed its concerns to the US regarding the increasing activities of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada. The concerns were raised during the '2+2' foreign and defence ministerial meeting...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Strongest Ever': US Secy of State Blinken on India-US bilateral ties as 2+2 dialogue beginsAntony Blinken said that the two countries not only have the strongest bilateral partnership ever but also a regional and a global one, as proved by India's leadership for the G20.DNA - Published |
EAM Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Blinken discuss situation in West Asia, Indo-PacificIndiaTimes - Published | US State Secretary arrives in New Delhi, will participate in 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial DialogueUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in New Delhi for the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The visit aims to deepen security cooperation and address critical bilateral and global..IndiaTimes - Published |
Top US officials Blinken, Austin to visit India for Indo-Pacific talksUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are set to hold talks with India to discuss security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and concerns over China. The talks,..IndiaTimes - Published | 2+2 carries promise of deepening a robust India-US partnership: ExpertComing in the backdrop of a complex and ever-evolving global landscape, the dialogue will serve as a platform for reaffirming the unwavering commitment of the United States and India to their global..IndiaTimes - Published |
Blinken had three tasks in hand during Middle East visit - but none went wellAmerica's chief diplomat has been engaged on a frantic bout of shuttle diplomacy across the Middle East - with little to show for it.Sky News - Published | Blinken 'committed' to establishment of Palestinian state - as Hamas claims dozens killed in Gaza camp strikeUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said he is committed to the establishment of a Palestinian state in an unannounced visit to the West Bank - as Hamas claims Israel struck a refugee camp in..Sky News - Published |
'2+2 Dialogue key part of Blinken's visit to Asia': US officialUS Assistant Secretary for Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu said that the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is a "key part" of State Secy Antony Blinken's upcoming visit and major focus of the..IndiaTimes - Published | India-US 2+2 on November 10 but PM Modi likely to skip APECUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to India for the 5th 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The visit aims to reaffirm the commitment to global partnership and..IndiaTimes - Published |
U.S. Senate Hearing on Israel Aid Interrupted by Pro-Palestine ProtestersA public hearing on Capitol Hill over continued funding for Israel was repeatedly interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters ... who took turns standing up and shouting over Sec. of State Antony Blinken...TMZ.com - Published | 'Whether it targets people of Mumbai, New York or Israel ...': US condemns Hamas' 'unjustifiable' terror attack with 26/11 referenceUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken has compared the Mumbai terror attack in 2008 to the recent attack launched by Hamas militants in Israel. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Blinken..IndiaTimes - Published |
US urges India to cooperate with probe into killing of Sikh separatist in CanadaUS secretary of state Antony Blinken has urged India to cooperate with an investigation into the assassination of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.Sky News - Published | US and India discuss Nijjar killing and 'operating space' given to Khalistani extremists as row takes backseat to global politicsThe United States and Canada are facing backlash from India for their alleged support of Sikh extremists. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the issue during talks with US..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amid India-Canada diplomatic row EAM Jaishankar, US Secretary Blinken discuss global developmentsEAM S Jaishankar discussed global developments and laid the groundwork for a 2+2 meeting during his wide-ranging talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.DNA - Published | EAM S Jaishankar meets US secretary of state Antony BlinkenExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met US secretary of state Antony Blinken in Washington. The meeting comes amid serious diplomatic tensions between India and Canada stirred by the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jaishankar meets US NSA Sullivan, discusses progress in bilateral tiesExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and discussed the progress in bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to take it..IndiaTimes - Published | |
