US Secretary of State Antony Blinken refuses to confirm the Israeli attack on Iran, emphasizing the US commitment to de-escalation. The US and G7 focus on de-escalation efforts during their meeting. Israel notified the US shortly before the attack, but the US had no involvement. Israeli media reports suggest the attack aimed to showcase its offensive capabilities without causing harm.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken huddled with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica behind closed doors on March 11 to urgently help find a way to ease Haiti’s growing violent crisis as embattled Prime Minister Ariel Henry faces calls to resign or agree to a transitional council.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces a setback as his flight out of Davos is delayed due to a critical failure. Get all the information on the incident.
Indian shipping companies are raising concerns as the escalating incidents in the Middle East threaten global trade. The Red Sea attacks by the Houthi rebels have led to increased shipping costs and disruptions in the supply chain. Indian exporters may see a drop of $30 billion in total exports in FY24. The Commerce Ministry will hold a meeting to strategize measures to mitigate the trade impact.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that Hamas’ attack on Israel may have been motivated by a desire to disrupt potential normalizing of Israel-Saudi Arabia ties. He also announces new aid for Israel amid the escalating violence. Blinken acknowledges the reports of Americans killed and missing in Israel and mentions the absence of evidence linking Iran to the latest attack.
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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar discusses concerns over the diplomatic row with Canada during meetings with US NSA Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He addresses Canadian allegations and expresses India’s willingness to examine specific information. Jaishankar also highlights the presence of organised crime, secessionism, violence, and terrorism in Canada, posing a threat to Indian diplomats. The article explores the geopolitical dynamics and contrasts India’s rising global stature and strategic importance with Canada’s limited global power.