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  What is 2+2 Dialogue and why it is crucial for India and US amid Middle East and Russia-Ukraine war?

  World | November 10, 2023 14:09 IST

  The 2+2 Dialogue, which has strategic importance for both the US and India, kickstarted on Friday at a time when the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (Israel-Hamas war) and Europe (Russia-Ukraine war) were at their zenith.

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  India-US 2+2 Dialogue: Antony Blinken meets Jaishankar in New Delhi, focus on Indo-Pacific region

  India | November 10, 2023 11:13 IST

  US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken arrived in Delhi on Thursday night primarily to attend the India-US "2+2" foreign and defence ministerial dialogue.

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  India-US 2+2 Dialogue: Defence Secy Lloyd Austin reaches Delhi, receives Guard of Honour | WATCH

  India | November 09, 2023 15:37 IST

  Austin last visited India on June 2023 when he held a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will reach India tomorrow to co-chair the dialogue alongside External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

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  India-US 2+2 Dialogue: White House calls New Delhi 'key strategic partner' ahead of Austin's visit

  World | November 09, 2023 12:34 IST

  US Defence Secretary will visit India on November 9 and 10 for the upcoming 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi, announced the Ministry of Defence. US State Secretary Antony Blinken will arrive tomorrow to co-chair the dialogue with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and EAM S Jaishankar.

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  Blinken, Lloyd Austin to visit New Delhi on Nov 10 for India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

  World | November 08, 2023 13:54 IST

  This would be the fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate. Both sides will take stock of contemporary regional issues and exchange views about shared priorities on cooperation.

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  Israeli airstrikes again hit Gaza's largest hospital as death toll surpasses 10,000

  World | November 06, 2023 23:32 IST

  The Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza says the Palestinian death toll from the ongoing war with Israel has jumped over 10,000. The figures, released Monday, mark a grim milestone in what has quickly become the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian violence since 1948.

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  Blinken wraps up 'gruelling' Middle East diplomatic tour in Turkey with 'limited success'

  World | November 06, 2023 20:20 IST

  In the Turkish capital of Ankara, Blinken met with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan following a frantic weekend of travel that took him from Israel to Jordan, the occupied West Bank, Cyprus and Iraq, to build support for the Biden administration's proposal for “humanitarian pauses”.

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  Arab leaders demand immediate Gaza ceasefire, but Blinken warns this would help Hamas

  World | November 05, 2023 15:53 IST

  Despite repeated calls by the Arab leaders, Blinken held firm to the US position that a cease-fire would harm Israel’s right and obligation to defend its citizens after the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7 across southern Israel.

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  Israel targets Gaza refugee camp kills 33 people as Netanyahu rejects US push for a pause in war

  World | November 05, 2023 12:59 IST

  Israel-Hamas war: The latest attack of IDF on a refugee camp in Gaza killed at least 33 people on early Sunday. This came despite the soaring death toll in Gaza has sparked growing international anger and Antony Blinken's recent visit to the war-torn nation.

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  Blinken steps up his frantic diplomacy in Jordan as Netanyahu rejects his bid to halt war

  World | November 04, 2023 15:07 IST

  After Netanyahu outrightly rejected Blinken's call for pause, he reached Jordan's national capital and met with senior Jordanian and other Arab officials, who remain angry and deeply suspicious of Israel as it intensifies its war against Hamas.

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  Israel claims responsibility for lethal airstrike on ambulance that killed over 15 people in Gaza

  World | November 04, 2023 12:46 IST

  Israeli Defence Forces spokesperson Jonathan Conricus admitted the forces struck an ambulance in Gaza but reiterated the militants were using it to ferry arms and ammunition to the battlefield. According to Gaza health officials, at least 15 "civilians" were killed in the attack.

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  Blinken warns Israel on conditions in Gaza, says assistance must improve to have partners for peace

  World | November 04, 2023 7:46 IST

  Hamas kidnapped some 240 people in its bloody October 7 cross-border attack that triggered the Israel-Hamas war. The attack killed some 1,400 people, while over 9,000 people have been killed since Israel began striking Gaza the same day, according to Palestinian health officials.

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  Netanyahu rules out cease-fire as Secretary of State urges Israel to protect Palestinian civilians

  World | November 03, 2023 22:14 IST

  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who visited Israel for the fourth time since war with Hamas began, once again reiterated support to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but also urged him to take steps to protect Palestinian civilians.

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  Blinken again reaches Israel, holds 'tough negotiations' with Netanyahu over 'temporary ceasefire'

  World | November 03, 2023 15:23 IST

  Blinken reached the war-torn nation where he is currently meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials in Tel Aviv. The White House said he will reiterate US support for Israel’s right to defend itself against terrorism consistent with international humanitarian law.

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  US State Secy Antony Blinken, Defence Secy Austin to visit India for 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

  World | November 02, 2023 8:04 IST

  US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will be accompanying Blinken during his visit to India. The US delegation will meet with top Indian leaders, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, and others, to discuss several key issues.

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  China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit US in a bid to cool down tensions

  World | October 24, 2023 20:02 IST

  This would be Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi's first visit to Washington after he assumed the ministry following the mysterious disappearance of his predecessor Li Shangfu. According to Chinese officials, he would discuss a series of issues including the trade relations between the two nations.

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  'US will take action on Hamas, Iran if...': Blinken, Austin caution if war in Middle East escalates

  World | October 23, 2023 10:47 IST

  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the US has the right to self-defence “and we won't hesitate to take the appropriate action.” Notably, both were pointing fingers at Hamas and Iran's involvement in flaring up the war in the Middle East.

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  Confusion prevails as Russian media claims US President Biden already reached Israel

  World | October 17, 2023 16:22 IST

  The news later turned out to be false as social media users pointed out that the video was from Biden's earlier visit to Israel. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said that Biden would visit the war-torn country on Wednesday.

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  WATCH: Blinken, Netanyahu take shelter in bunker as air raid sirens during meeting in Tel Aviv

  World | October 17, 2023 12:44 IST

  The incident came as Blinken made his second stop in Israel, where he met with government officials after visiting other Middle Eastern leaders on Monday. Later, the White House said that both leaders were safe.

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  US seeks China's help in preventing Israel-Hamas war from spreading to other countries

  World | October 15, 2023 12:03 IST

  Blinken, during his call with Wang Yi, reiterated US support to Israel in the ongoing war against Hamas, which it has designated as a terrorist organisation. On the previous day, the Iranian Foreign Minister had warned of the conflict possibly spreading to other countries if Hezbollah got involved.