CControl of raw materials, finance, science and technology at global level is contested, but the Global North still controls information, communications, narrative and military and arms expenditure
Antony Blinken
Israeli PM reiterates military operation in city of Rafah will go ahead despite US secretary of state saying Washington opposes move
Aid organisation says it will restart by delivering food ‘to address widespread hunger’ a month after Israeli drones killed seven of its staff
Egyptian plan would see Israel agree ceasefire of one day for each hostage released in move further delaying Israeli attack on city of Rafah
US secretary of state Antony Blinken addressed a number of contested issues in meetings with Xi Jinping and foreign minister Wang Yi during visit to Beijing
US secretary of state meets Xi Jinping at the end of a three-day visit to China
Accusation, prompted by US report highlighting ongoing genocide in Xinjiang, comes day before Blinken’s visit to China
Russia and China veto US-proposed resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage deal
US secretary of state to discuss need to protect civilian population and delivery of humanitarian assistance
Unanimous ministerial vote by Israeli cabinet ‘rejects international diktats regarding permanent settlement with the Palestinians’, insisting recognition of a state would reward terrorism
Netanyahu dismisses Blinken’s opposition to Israeli offensive on Rafah in south Gaza where 1.2m Palestinians have taken refuge
US secretary of state discussed ‘enduring end’ to the conflict during talks with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince
Israeli military sources say 18 of the 22 Hamas brigades have already been destroyed and army should be in full control of city in one week
Israel-Hamas war: Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia, US pledges further attacks on Iran-linked targets
Six fighters from a US-backed Kurdish-led group are reportedly killed by a drone attack on a base also housing US troops in eastern Syria
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