Antony Blinken
Military
Turkey Reveals its New Advanced Laser Weapon System
Turkish defense firm Meteksan Defense Industry have revealed their latest piece of military technology, a new ground-based laser weapon system named NAZAR. The company said that the laser will have its public debut at the 2021 International Defense Industry...
Politics
US to Sanction Cuban Security Forces After Protests
The United States' Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in a press release on Thursday that the US will be sanctioning Cuban security officials over their violent handling of the protests held this month in Cuba.
Secretary Blinken announced on...
Africa
World Powers Call for Withdrawal of Foreign Troops from Libya
US Secretary of State Blinken arrived in Berlin for a meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas prior to the Libya peace talks.
Diplomacy
President Biden to Confront Erdogan on Turkey’s Behavior
President Biden will confront Erdogan on Turkey's behavior in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Caucuses next week, State Antony Blinken said.
Diplomacy
Malliotakis Introduces Bill Banning BLM Flags at US Embassies
Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has introduced a bill that would ban flying BLM flags at US embassies and other diplomatic posts.
Diplomacy
U.S. Embassy in Greece Flies BLM Flag on Anniversary of Floyd’s Death
The US Embassy in Athens flew a Black Lives Matter flag on Tuesday, which marked one year since the murder of George Floyd.
Diplomacy
Blinken Dismisses “Crete Model” for Turkey’s Russian Missiles
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Turkey on Wednesday against any future purchases of military hardware from Russia.
Europe
Blinken Expresses US Support for Greece-Turkey Talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed Washington’s support for exploratory contacts between Greece and Turkey.
Diplomacy
Exploratory Talks Between Greece and Turkey Continue in Athens
Talks between Greece and Turkey are continuing in Athens on Tuesday, ahead of the EU summit on March 25-26.
Greek News
Blinken Slams Turkey’s Provocative Actions Against Greece
Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his concern for Turkey's provocative actions against Greece, like violations of airspace.