US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East without a breakthrough for a Gaza ceasefire, yet he warned Tuesday that "time is of the essence" despite ongoing challenges between Hamas and Israel.

Blinken's visit comes as mediators intensify efforts to finalise a deal. He is scheduled to meet with top Israeli officials on Monday before travelling to Cairo on Tuesday for further discussions.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasised that the Quad alliance is dedicated to improving the lives of people across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. In his statement, Blinken highlighted several focus areas for the security bloc, including increasing maritime domain awareness and preventing cyberattacks.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently expressed concerns over Beijing’s "destabilising actions" in the South China Sea during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' gathering in Laos. Despite ongoing tensions, both leaders aimed to keep communication channels open.

In recent developments, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has engaged with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to address the escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. The meeting, held on Monday, emphasised the critical need to prevent further escalation of the conflict in the volatile Middle East region.

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, recently held a phone call with Israel’s Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, reinforcing America’s stance against Israel's proposed major military operation in Rafah city of Gaza. Blinken emphasised the urgent need to protect civilians during the conflict.

Demonstrations surged across university campuses in the United States amid escalating tensions surrounding Israel's military actions in Gaza, resulting in widespread arrests and disturbing clashes between protesters and counter-protesters.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a private meeting in Jerusalem. The meeting, initially held between the two leaders, was scheduled to expand into broader discussions involving their respective staff members.

Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described Israel's proposal for a ceasefire to Hamas as "extraordinarily generous."

Ten people were shot during an event at a bar in Sanford, Florida, early Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies, patrolling near Cabana Live, heard gunshots and witnessed the dispersal of the crowd.

US State Secretary Antony Blinken highlighted China's consistent undermining of Hong Kong's promised high level of autonomy, democratic institutions, and rights and freedoms over the past year, including the recent enactment of Article 23, a new national security law.

While details regarding the launch are still emerging, Japan’s Coast Guard indicated that the missile may have already fallen, with the possibility of a second launch.