Anthony Blinken

The latest development in the Venezuelan presidential election saga sees Elon Musk, responding to the U.S. Department of State’s assessment of the election with a single word, “Good”. What Happened: On Thursday, Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, released a statement...

Will cannabis legalization ever be possible in Venezuela? Amid its recent controversial presidential elections, this question invites us to consider the potential benefits of such a change.  With rising concerns about electoral fraud and ongoing economic turmoil under President Nicolás Maduro...

In a recent development, Anthony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has raised ‘serious concerns’ regarding the Venezuelan presidential election results. Both the incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition candidate have claimed victory in the election. What Happened:...

Israeli jets and artillery struck multiple targets in southern Lebanon on Friday, responding to a barrage of missiles launched towards northern Israel. This marks the third consecutive day of intensifying cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group...

On the 33rd day since the commencement of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, Israeli military forces have encircled the northern region of the Gaza Strip. This area is believed to be the stronghold of the Palestinian militant group, where they may be holding approximately 240 hostages who were...

After Donald Trump criticized Israel at a campaign rally in New Hampshire Wednesday, a Democratic Congressman said the former president is a “walking national security risk.” What Happened: Trump’s “incoherent” remarks show that he is a “fickle friend, a terrible...

Whether it was a protest or a coup attempt, the march to Moscow by Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is seen as a major event for Russia and its President Vladimir Putin. Here’s what several Russian experts are saying could be next for the Russian leader. What Happened: Over the weekend, the...

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul published an open letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the Biden Administration to “immediately designate Mr. Marc Fogel as wrongfully detained and prioritize securing his release.” Fogel, who...

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev is calling for retailiation against Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. What Happened: “After today’s terrorist attack, there are no options left but the physical elimination of Zelensky and his clique,” Medvedev wrote in a Telegram post...

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rejected Russia's demand to recognize the recently annexed territories of Ukraine for negotiations with Vladimir Putin.  What Happened: Blinken said Russia's demand for Ukraine to recognize the new territorial realities cannot be the starting point for...

U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping knows that Washington is not seeking any conflict with Beijing.  What Happened: Biden, meeting his top military advisers, said the U.S. would continue to lead on a number of issues, from...

The Kremlin said Friday that it is now open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving Brittney Griner, although Russian diplomats are warning - scolding might be a better word - that Washington had better keep a lid on...or else. Following Griner's conviction and...

Vladimir Putin’s Russia rejected U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s statement that its forces are using Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (NPP) as a military base. What Happened: Blinken, on late Monday, spoke of fears over a nuclear accident in Ukraine. He...

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday that the ongoing detention of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has the full attention of President Biden. “It has the fullest attention of the president and every senior member of his national...