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Netanyahu Tells Blinken That Israel Will Launch Rafah Offensive ‘Alone’ If US Opposes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told visiting State Secretary Antony Blinken on Friday that Israel could launch a ground offensive in Gaza’s southernmost city Rafah “alone” without U.S. backing. Mr. Blinken met with the Israeli leader in Tel Aviv on March 22 and urged Israel not to invade Rafah, saying that such an action “risks […]
Blinken’s Cease-Fire Push ‘Hurts Israel’s Negotiating’: Former Special Envoy for Abraham Accords
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel Friday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli war cabinet. The visit comes as the UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a U.S.-sponsored resolution on the need for a Gaza cease-fire—while talks are underway in Qatar for a cease-fire and hostage […]
US Troops Stationed on Taiwan’s Outlying Islands Could Serve as Deterrent to Chinese Aggression: Expert
While U.S. troops are reportedly training the Taiwanese military on Taiwan’s outlying islands, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Philippine leaders this week to strengthen ties with the country. Ray Powell, director of SeaLight, discusses with NTD recent events in the South China Sea and U.S. actions that might deter China from invading […]
US Submits Draft Resolution Calling for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Gaza: Blinken
The United States had submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza in return for the release of hostages held by Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said. Mr. Blinken made the comments in an interview with Saudi broadcaster Al-Hadath in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March […]
Blinken Boosts US-Philippines Alliance, Gives Warning to China
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned Beijing Tuesday that an armed attack against Filipino vessels would trigger a response from the United States. A high-level treaty between the United States and the Philippines mandates that the nations must defend each other in the event of an attack. This comes after Chinese coast guard vessels […]
China In Focus Full Broadcast (March 18)
China takes aim at Washington for cooperating with SpaceX, amid accusations of a spy network capable of watching the world from space. Critics point to a lack of fact-checking from Chinese state media. Nearly half of the world’s population will vote in a major election this year. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that China […]
US Lawmakers Ask Blinken to Issue ‘Do Not Travel’ Notice for Xinjiang
Leaders of a bipartisan U.S. commission are asking the State Department to advise Americans against traveling to the Xinjiang region of western China, where the U.S. authorities say genocide is taking place. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ohio), chair and co-chair, respectively, of the Congressional–Executive Commission on China, sent a letter to […]
Blinken Appeals to Houthi Terrorists to End Red Sea Attacks
As U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke to reporters together in Washington on Tuesday, Mr. Blinken appealed to the Houthi terrorist organization to end its attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. Mr. Blinken highlighted the potential environmental disaster posed by a fuel slick […]
Blinken on Lula’s Holocaust Comments: ‘We Profoundly Disagree–But That’s Also Something That Friends Do’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a Thursday press conference in Rio de Janeiro that the United States disagrees profoundly with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s recent comments comparing the situation in Gaza to the Holocaust. During the same press conference, however, Mr. Blinken also praised the South American leader after […]
Blinken and Argentine Foreign Minister Hold Press Conference
Argentina’s president Javier Milei receives U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken at the Government House on Feb. 23. Mr. Blinken also meets Argentina’s Foreign Minister Diana Mondino. Mr. Blinken and Ms. Mondino hold a joint press availability after the meeting.
Blinken Delivers Remarks on Hostage Diplomacy
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks at Wilson Center event, “Hostage Diplomacy as an International Security Threat: Strengthening our Collective Action, Deterrence and Response.” This event will be held at 1 p.m. ET on Feb. 13.
Hamas Responds to Qatar Proposal on Israeli Hostage Swap
Hamas has responded to a Qatari proposed hostage-prisoner swap between the terrorist group and Israel. In a statement, Hamas said it “dealt with the proposal in a positive spirit, ensuring a comprehensive and complete ceasefire, ending the aggression against our people, ensuring relief, shelter, and reconstruction, lifting the siege on the Gaza Strip, and completing […]
IDF Prepares for Rafah Battle; Blinken Seeks Diplomacy in Middle East
As the Israel Defense Forces gear up for a critical confrontation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken lands in the Middle East to try to keep the war from spreading to other regions.
China In Focus Full Broadcast (Jan. 12)
The Chinese military is vowing to “crush” any Taiwan independence efforts, one day before its critical elections. Chinese military-linked vessels are reportedly mapping the floor of the Indian Ocean. That data is crucial for deploying submarines in the event of war with Taiwan. Japan is planning on recruiting more female troops into its military, as […]
NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Jan. 11)
Former President Donald Trump arrived at a courthouse in Manhattan on Thursday for closing arguments in his civil fraud trial. The former president spoke to reporters outside the court, saying the trial amounted to “election interference at the highest level.” Hunter Biden is set to appear in a federal court in Los Angeles on Thursday. […]