Outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken told The Associated Press that he hopes the incoming Trump administration will press forward with several key points in President Joe Biden’s foreign policy,

Hala Rharrit calls for accountability for US officials who ensured the flow of arms to Israel despite abuses in Gaza.

President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine, but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

Journalists shouted down Secretary of State Antony Blinken from the audience despite his assurances that he would answer questions after his address.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken bade farewell to the State Department on Friday, urging career staffers to carry on in their mission to advance U.S. foreign policy amid uncertainty about how the incoming Trump administration will handle relationships and rivalries abroad or how it will treat career American diplomats.

Several times during Blinken's opening remarks, two members of the audience repeatedly interjected with shouted questions about U.S. support for Israel and conditions in Gaza, and, at times, personal attacks aimed at Blinken and other State Department officials.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has defended Biden administration policies on Israel's war with Hamas after a ceasefire agreement in Gaza was reached.

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for "Blue Velvet," "The Elephant Man" and "Mulholland Drive" and co-created the groundbreaking TV series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78, his family said on Thursday.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken bid farewell to the State Department staff, urging them to continue advancing US foreign policy despite the uncertainty of the incoming Trump administration. He praised their resilience and dedication to making the world a better place,

Blinken touted the proposal, which has been in the works for a year, and discussed the importance of ensuring its success after the Biden administration leaves office.

Finally, the Biden administration, which gave Americans a nightmare during its four-year rule, is waiting for a sad end. In its last days, the government, which enjoyed more conflicts and wars full of misfortunes and disasters,

Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023 raids into Israel.