Antony Blinken
Top diplomats discuss Syria’s transition after Assad deposed
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there must be broad consensus among regional partners over Syria’s new government.
Blinken: US and Turkey have ‘broadment agreement’ on what’s next for Syria
The US secretary of state was in the Turkish capital, Ankara, to discuss the latest developments in neighbouring Syria.
American ‘who crossed into Syria on foot’ freed after seven months in detention
Travis Timmerman appears to have been among thousands of people released from the country’s notorious prisons after rebels reached Damascus.
Blinken faces critics who say Afghanistan withdrawal ‘lit the world on fire’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was appearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
US says it will support new Syria leaders who protect women and reject terrorism
The US State Department has not ruled out talks with the main Syrian rebel group despite its designation as a terrorist organisation.
Blinken and Lavrov clash on Ukraine at security meeting in Malta
Mr Lavrov accused the West of reviving the Cold War and provoking a direct conflict with Russia.
Nato chief urges European allies to ramp up defence spending
Mark Rutte’s call comes as the world prepares for a second Donald Trump presidency in the US.
Israeli strikes kill 46 people in Gaza Strip and 33 in Lebanon, medics say
The new bombardment on both fronts came as international aid agencies said Israel has missed a US deadline to ramp up aid allowed in to Gaza.
Israeli strikes kill 38 in Gaza’s Khan Younis and three journalists in Lebanon
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has implored the opposing sides to revive negotiations.
Blinken urges Israel to seek deal as truce efforts remain stalled
The US Secretary of State wrapped up his 11th visit to the region since the war began, with no sign of any ceasefire.