The commander of U.S. Central Command is already there. The White House announced that President Joe Biden plans to visit Israel on Wednesday in a show of support…
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U.S. and Qatar Agree to Refreeze Iran $6 Billion
Secretary Blinken will be in Qatar on Friday. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyeno told some members of the House Thursday that the government of the U.S. and Qatar…
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Secretary Blinken Travels to Israel
He is also scheduled to visit Jordan. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Israel Wednesday with plans to meet senior officials to offer condolences and address…
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U.S. Establishes Diplomatic Relations with the Pacific Nation of Niue
Secretary Blinken and Niue Premier Tagelagi signed a joint statement. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently joined Niue’s Premier Dalton Tagelagi in the signing of a joint statement…
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Secretary Blinken Meets with Chinese Vice President at UN
The U.S. is dedicated to improving communication. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng while both attended the UN’s General Assembly this week,…
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State Department Issues “Return to Office” Announcement
Joins other federal agencies in minimum in-person work requirements. The Department of State recently released a return-to-office announcement to employees, transitioning from exclusive teleworking to at least three…
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U.S. Releases Frozen Iranian Funds in Prisoner Swap
Five Iranians held in the U.S. will also be released. Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed Congress on Monday that the department has issued a waiver that will…
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Secretary Blinken Visits Ukraine Unannounced
He is reiterating U.S. support for Ukraine’s war effort. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Wednesday, just hours after a missile…
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Secretary of State Speaks with American Detained in Russia
Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years in prison for alleged spying. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with U.S. citizen and Marine Paul Whelan over the phone…
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President Biden to Host Trilateral Camp David Summit
Secretary of State calls the meeting with South Korean and Japanese leaders a “force multiplier.” President Biden will host a meeting at Camp David on Friday, August 18. Secretary…
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