Latest "U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken" stories

A Russian Air Force Tu-214 flies over Offutt Air Force Base on April 26, 2019, in Omaha, Neb. The flight is allowed as part of the Open Skies Treaty.

Russian lawmakers vote to follow US out of overflight treaty

Moscow has signaled its readiness to reverse the withdrawal procedure and stay in the treaty if the United States returns to the agreement.

2 years ago

Russia’s northernmost base projects its power across Arctic

The Russian base was built using new construction technologies as part of Kremlin efforts to bolster the military amid spiraling tensions with the West following Russia's 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula.

2 years ago

Austin arrives in Kabul on 1st trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived Sunday in Kabul on his first trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, amid swirling questions about how long American troops will remain in the country.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

US-South Korea alliance ‘has never been more important,’ says Defense Secretary Austin

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in South Korea with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as part of their regional tour aimed at boosting America’s Asian alliances to better deal with growing challenges from China and North Korea.

3 years ago

Japan, US officials share their challenges with China in Tokyo talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration is committed to work with U.S. allies and those in the region as they face challenges from China and its ally North Korea, which is pursuing an illicit nuclear weapons program.

3 years ago

North Korea criticizes US-South Korean military drills, issues warning before allies meet

Kim Yo Jong’s statement Tuesday was issued as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Asia to talk to U.S. allies Japan and South Korea about North Korea and other regional issues.

3 years ago