Blinken heads to Saudi Arabia on Gaza truce bid

Blinken will "emphasize the importance of preventing the conflict from spreading and discuss ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace and security in the region," he said.

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White House Cabinet Secretary Evan Ryan (L) and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrive for the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2024. (Credit: AFP)