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Blinken will avoid Ukraine and the Middle East at a divided UN Security Council
4 days, 7 hours ago

Blinken will avoid Ukraine and the Middle East at a divided UN Security Council

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With the U.N. Security Council more divided than ever, …

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Blinken announces aid for Sudan and talks about AI risks at UN Security Council
4 days, 7 hours ago

Blinken announces aid for Sudan and talks about AI risks at UN Security Council

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $200 million in humanitarian aid for conflict-torn Sudan during what was likely his final trip to the United Nations while in office. With the U.N. Security Council more divided than ever, Blinken led two meetings of the U.N.’s most powerful body on Thursday, capping his engagements with the world body after …

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Blinken says Iran had bad year, but nuclear negotiations possible
4 days, 18 hours ago

Blinken says Iran had bad year, but nuclear negotiations possible

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat says Iran should ‘focus on itself’ and stop getting involved in ‘misadventures throughout the region’. Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel has succeeded in damaging Tehran’s allies, Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as Iran’s own military capabilities in a direct strike in October. “There’s no doubt …

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US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebel group, confirms Blinken
1 week, 1 day ago

US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebel group, confirms Blinken

Hindustan Times  

The United States is in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which has gained control of Damascus after overthrowing the over two-decade regime of Bashar al-Assad, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken confirmed on Saturday. Blinken's visit to Baghdad was the final stop on his Middle East tour, following the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad's government …

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US makes contact with Syria's HTS rebels after fall of Assad regime
1 week, 1 day ago

US makes contact with Syria's HTS rebels after fall of Assad regime

Firstpost  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s comment on “direct contact” with the HTS rebels came despite the United States having designated the group as terrorists in 2018 The United States said Saturday it had made contact with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels, as Western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. Secretary of …

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Top diplomats from U.S., Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition
1 week, 1 day ago

Top diplomats from U.S., Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition

The Hindu  

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey met in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to assist Syria ’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government a week ago. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian insurgent group that led the overthrow of Assad’s government, …

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US has had direct contact with Syrian rebel group, Antony Blinken says
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1 week, 1 day ago

US has had direct contact with Syrian rebel group, Antony Blinken says

India Today  

AQABA, Jordan: American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. He added that “our message to the Syrian people is this: We want them to succeed and we’re prepared to help them do so.” Blinken also stressed that “the …

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U.S. officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
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1 week, 1 day ago

U.S. officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others. Mr. Blinken is the first U.S. official to publicly confirm contacts between the Biden administration and …

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US In Direct Contact with Syria’s HTS Rebels, Says Antony Blinken As Terrorist Designation Remains
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1 week, 2 days ago

US In Direct Contact with Syria’s HTS Rebels, Says Antony Blinken As Terrorist Designation Remains

ABP News  

The United States has established "direct contact" with Syria's victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels, despite the group being designated as a terrorist organisation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Saturday. In addition, Blinken revealed that the dialogue with HTS also involved sharing the US's principles for Syria, focusing on a peaceful transition. Syria's HTS Remains Classified As Terrorist …

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United Nations envoy warns against Syria collapse at crisis talks
1 week, 2 days ago

United Nations envoy warns against Syria collapse at crisis talks

The Hindu  

A United Nations envoy on Saturday urged foreign powers to work to avoid a collapse of vital Syrian institutions following the downfall of leader Bashar al-Assad, as diplomats gathered in Jordan for a conference on the crisis. Geir Pedersen, the U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, also backed a “credible and inclusive” political process to form the next government as he …

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Bashar al-Assad’s ouster: US in direct contact with rebels, once linked to Al-Qaida
1 week, 2 days ago

Bashar al-Assad’s ouster: US in direct contact with rebels, once linked to Al-Qaida

Live Mint  

US is in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group, that is designated as a foreign terrorist organisation by the United States and others, as announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday and reported by AP. Syrian rebel group, which was linked to Al-Qaida at one point of time, spearheaded the recent overthrow of President Bashar Assad's government. …

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Blinken, regional top diplomats meet in Jordan to discuss Syria’s post-Assad transition
1 week, 2 days ago

Blinken, regional top diplomats meet in Jordan to discuss Syria’s post-Assad transition

Firstpost  

The end of the Assad family’s half-century rule has raised fears of further instability in the Middle East, a region already grappling with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League, and Turkey met in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on Saturday to discuss …

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Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition
1 week, 2 days ago

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey …

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US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan
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1 week, 2 days ago

US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan

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Geir Pedersen, the UN’s special envoy for Syria, also backed a ‘credible and inclusive’ political process to form the next government as he met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken People chant in celebration while holding flags adopted by the Syrian new rulers after their fighters ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Syria, December 12, 2024. File Image/Reuters A UN …

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EEUU ha estado en contacto directo con rebeldes sirios que derrocaron a Assad, dice Blinken
1 week, 2 days ago

EEUU ha estado en contacto directo con rebeldes sirios que derrocaron a Assad, dice Blinken

LA Times  

El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, pronuncia una declaración a la prensa tras reunirse con los ministros de Exteriores del Grupo de Contacto Ministerial Árabe sobre Siria en la ciudad de Áqaba, en la costa sur del mar Rojo, en Jordania, el sábado 14 de diciembre de 2024. El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, …

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US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, says Blinken
1 week, 2 days ago

US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, says Blinken

New Indian Express  

JORDAN: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Bashar Assad's government but is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others. Blinken is the first U.S. official to publicly confirm contacts between the Biden administration and Hayat …

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U.S. in direct contact with Syrian rebels who ousted Assad, Blinken says
1 week, 2 days ago

U.S. in direct contact with Syrian rebels who ousted Assad, Blinken says

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken speaks during his meeting with the United Nations special envoy for Syria in Jordan’s southern Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba on Saturday. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government but …

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Miles de sirios celebran en Damasco en primer viernes de oraciones desde caída de Assad
1 week, 3 days ago

Miles de sirios celebran en Damasco en primer viernes de oraciones desde caída de Assad

Associated Press  

DAMASCO — Miles de sirios se reunieron en la principal mezquita de Damasco para las primeras oraciones musulmanas del viernes desde la destitución del presidente Bashar Assad, mientras multitudes celebraban en la plaza más grande de la capital. Esto ocurrió mientras el Secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, se reunía con aliados en la región buscando dar forma …

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Blinken makes unannounced stop in Iraq amid push to stabilise post-Assad Syria
1 week, 3 days ago

Blinken makes unannounced stop in Iraq amid push to stabilise post-Assad Syria

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced stop in Iraq on Friday on his latest visit to the Middle East aimed at stabilising the situation in Syria to prevent further regional turmoil. Blinken has already been to Jordan and Turkiye on his current tour and will return to Jordan for urgent meetings on Saturday with Arab foreign ministers …

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Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit to discuss Syria's future and regional security post-Assad
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1 week, 3 days ago

Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit to discuss Syria's future and regional security post-Assad

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Friday to meet Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for talks on the future of neighboring Syria US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in New York City, US, on September 23, 2024. Reuters File US Secretary of State Antony Blinken …

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Thousands of Syrian celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad’s fall
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1 week, 3 days ago

Thousands of Syrian celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad’s fall

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS — Thousands of Syrians gathered Friday at Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, to celebrate after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the downfall of former President Bashar Assad. Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of insurgency that toppled Assad in a lightning 10-day march across the country to Damascus, appeared in a video message …

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G7 meeting today for common view on Syria as HTS leader calls on people to celebrate 'victory of revolution'
1 week, 3 days ago

G7 meeting today for common view on Syria as HTS leader calls on people to celebrate 'victory of revolution'

Firstpost  

As leaders of G7 countries meet today to hold urgent talks to establish a common approach to Syria’s new leadership, Syria’s rebel chief on Friday called on people across the country to celebrate “the victory of the revolution” on Friday Syrians walk to the Umayyad mosque for Friday prayers in Damascus, Syria, on Friday. AP As leaders of G7 countries …

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Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition
1 week, 3 days ago

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition

Hindustan Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressing ahead with efforts to unify Middle East nations in support of a peaceful political transition in Syria. Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition He is meeting on Friday with Turkey's foreign minister after talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to try to bring Turkey …

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Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition
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1 week, 3 days ago

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition

Associated Press  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressing ahead with efforts to unify Middle East nations in support of a peaceful political transition in Syria. ___ Here’s the latest: Blinken seeks to unify Middle East nations in support of a peaceful political transition in Syria ANKARA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a visit to Turkey …

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