Mike Pompeo calls Afghan President amidst talks with Taliban
The top US diplomat also emphasised the importance of an intra-Afghan dialogue and the role of a ceasefire in ending the violence and creating the conditions for his government, the official added.
Feb 06, 2019, 06:09 AM IST
US suspends compliance on weapons treaty with Russia, threatens to fully withdraw in 6 months
The announcement was made by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Feb 01, 2019, 19:57 PM IST
US expected to announce US pull out from INF Treaty
US Secretary of State Pompeo issued the 60-day ultimatum to Russia for their compliance to the treaty, failing which the USA would withdraw from the treaty on February 2.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:50 PM IST
Mike Pompeo says Trump-Kim summit to be held somewhere in Asia
Vietnam said last week it had not been informed about any time or venue for a possible Trump-Kim summit, but that it was confident in its ability to host such a meeting.
Jan 31, 2019, 10:20 AM IST
Pompeo hints optimism as US, North Korea end talks in Sweden
The talks were believed to be in preparation for the upcoming February summit between US President Donald Trump and top North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Jan 23, 2019, 11:08 AM IST
North Korea envoy in US for talks with Pompeo, likely to meet Trump too
The North Korean visit could yield an announcement of plans for another summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Jan 18, 2019, 10:42 AM IST
Pompeo's North Korea counterpart arrives in Beijing: South Korea's Yonhap
Kim arrived at Beijing airport on Thursday on an Air Koryo flight from Pyongyang and was met by North Korea`s ambassador to China.
Jan 17, 2019, 11:30 AM IST
US, North Korea to hold talks this week after nuclear standoff
Pompeo, who made several trips to Pyongyang last year, sought to meet his counterpart last November, but the talks were called off at the last minute.
Jan 15, 2019, 09:58 AM IST
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo meets Iraqi Speaker in Baghdad
Pompeo`s visit comes against a backdrop of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, as Washington seeks to counter Iran`s sway in the Middle East.
Jan 09, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
US adds Pakistan, China to its blacklist for religious freedom violations
The development comes a year after the US State Department put Pakistan on a watchlist without legal consequences.
Dec 11, 2018, 21:47 PM IST
Iran says it will continue missile tests after US allegation
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi has said Iranian missiles were purely defensive.
Dec 03, 2018, 08:47 AM IST
A decade since Mumbai attacks, India maintains pressure on Pak to punish terrorists
Nine of the attackers were killed by the police while lone survivor Ajmal Kasab was captured and hanged after he was handed down death sentence.
Nov 26, 2018, 16:07 PM IST
Looking at details of exemption from US to buy Iran oil: MEA
India is one of seven countries that the Donald Trump administration has exempted from its 'no buying oil from Iran' diktat.
Nov 09, 2018, 15:48 PM IST
US sanctions on Iran come into force; Pompeo dodges question on commitment from India, China
Mike Pompeo has said that new US sanctions won't hurt Iranian people.
Nov 05, 2018, 12:12 PM IST
US sanctions will not hurt Iranian people: Mike Pompeo
New tough US controls on oil, shipping and banking will force Tehran to stop sponsoring terrorism.
Nov 05, 2018, 09:39 AM IST
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls for end to fighting in Yemen
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Tuesday for a cessation of hostilities in Yemen and said UN-led negotiations to end the civil war should begin next month.
Oct 31, 2018, 11:46 AM IST
US President Trump denies cover up allegations, seeks full report on Khashoggi
President Donald Trump has denied "giving cover" to US' "important ally" Saudi Arabia in the suspected murder of Jamal Khashoggi and sought a full report from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the dissident Saudi journalist's mysterious disappearance.
Oct 18, 2018, 09:25 AM IST
Pompeo meets Saudi king on Khashoggi case, Turks study 'toxic materials'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince to discuss the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday.
Oct 16, 2018, 18:29 PM IST
US could choke Pakistan's request for IMF bailout package due to Chinese debt concerns
Reports suggest Pakistan has requested for $8 billion from the IMF. The US has said it would examine the country's current debt situation.
Oct 13, 2018, 08:39 AM IST
India eying US sanctions waiver after reducing Iran oil imports: Officials
The United States is imposing new sanctions on Iran`s oil industry after Washington withdrew from a nuclear deal between Tehran and other global powers.
Oct 08, 2018, 22:44 PM IST
