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The Taliban have vowed "safe passage for Americans, for third country nationals, and Afghans at risk," once the the pullout deadline of August 31st has passed, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a press briefing in Washington, DC. SOUNDBITE
The Group of Seven industrialised nations is "committed to de-escalating" tensions in the Middle East in the wake of reports that Israel launched strikes on Iran in retaliation for its unprecedented attack on Israeli soil Saturday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says. "We're committed to Israel's security. We're also committed to de-escalating, to trying to bring this tension to a close," Blinken tells a press conference after a meeting of G7 foreign ministers on the Italian island of Capri. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells reporters that other hostages held by Hamas should be released, following the news that the militant group released two American hostages abducted during their surprise attack on Israel. SOUNDBITE
"Two American citizens held by Hamas since October 7 were released. These two Americans are safely in the hands of Israeli authorities in Israel," announces US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while addressing a press briefing. "We welcome their release. We share in the relief that their families, friends and loved ones are feeling," he adds. SOUNDBITE
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, as well as leaders of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Ecuador, and Chile, leave Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia after Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hosted a South American summit. Lula, who returned to office in January after leading Brazil from 2003 to 2010, is looking to strengthen diplomatic ties in a region where left-wing governments are newly back in style. IMAGES
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