US concerned Arab dispute with Qatar may intensify: State Department
Underscoring US concerns about a crisis involving key allies in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis discussed the importance of easing tensions in a phone call with Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid al-Attiyah.
Jul 07, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
'US state dept issues Guardian drone export license for India'
The state department has "issued the DSP-5 Guardian export license" for India, the source told PTI.
Jul 02, 2017, 22:37 PM IST
Who is Syed Salahuddin and why his branding as global terrorist will help
The announcement came just hours before the much-awaited meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the White House.
Jun 27, 2017, 03:55 AM IST
US 'looking forward to welcome PM Modi at White House' later this month: State Department
The US is looking forward to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington later this month, the State Department has said.
Jun 09, 2017, 10:27 AM IST
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte orders occupation of isles in disputed South China Sea
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered the occupation of uninhabited islands and shoals it claims in the disputed South China Sea, asserting Philippine sovereignty in an apparent change of tack likely to anger China.
Apr 06, 2017, 21:49 PM IST
US congratulates Lenin Moreno on Ecuador election victory
The United States on Thursday congratulated Lenin Moreno on his victory in Ecuador's presidential election, an outcome that reaffirmed leftist rule in the major oil exporter.
Apr 06, 2017, 20:14 PM IST
Gen Sharif valued partner against terrorism: US
The US State Department congratulated Raheel Sharif and his family after his announcement of retirement as Army Chief General.
Nov 23, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
US puts IS suspect linked to Paris, Brussels attacks on terror list
The US State Department named Abdelilah Himich, known under the nom de guerre Abu Suleiman Al-Faransi, as the founder of a 300-strong "European foreign terrorist fighter cell."
Nov 23, 2016, 00:07 AM IST
US issues travel alert for Europe after France thwarts ISIS-linked plot
The suspects arrested are of French, Moroccan and Afghan origin and are between 29 and 37 years old.
Nov 22, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
No change in US' stand on Kashmir, want Pakistan to act against LeT: White House
US State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner told reporters at his daily news conference on Thursday that Islamabad must act against terror operators including LeT.
Oct 14, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
Maoists ranked fourth dreaded terror outfit after Taliban, Islamic State, Boko Haram
In a major cause of concern for the Indian authorities, a US-sponsored study has now claimed that the banned CPI-Maoists are the fourth dreaded terrorist outfit in the world after Taliban, Islamic State and Boko Haram.
Sep 16, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
Despite PM Modi's backing, US says 'don't support independence for Balochistan'
PM Narendra Modi had said people from Balochistan have thanked him for raising their concerns.
Sep 13, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Kerry arrives in Bangladesh amid wave of attacks on minorities
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived here on Monday on a day-long visit to hold talks with the top Bangladeshi leadership on key issues like security and terrorism amid a series of brutal attacks on minorities in the Muslim-majority nation.
Aug 29, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
India witnessed religiously motivated killings in 2015: US
In 2015, India witnessed religiously motivated killings, assaults, coerced religious conversions, riots and actions restricting the right of individuals to change religious beliefs, a US State Department report on religious freedom said on Wednesday.
Aug 10, 2016, 20:58 PM IST
US State Department spokesperson's remarks are insensitive, says Pakistan
The US State Department deputy spokesperson said that Pakistan was doing so "selectively, we need to see them go after all groups, even those groups that might not threaten Pakistan itself but threaten its neighbours."
Aug 08, 2016, 03:25 AM IST
Don't adopt selective approach to fighting terror: US to Pakistan
Toner said that unlike the Pentagon, the State Department had continued its assistance and some of that included security assistance.
Aug 06, 2016, 18:22 PM IST
Britain adds Chinese militant group to terror list
Britain has listed the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) as a terrorist organisation, a move likely to please China, which has demanded Western support for its fight against a group it says seeks to split off its western region of Xinjiang.
Jul 20, 2016, 14:25 PM IST
Obama, Erdogan discuss status of cleric Gulen in call
President Barack Obama and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed the status of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Turkish authorities for masterminding a recent failed coup, during a call on Tuesday, the White House said.
Jul 20, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Two Americans killed in Nice attack: State Department
Two American citizens were killed in the attack in Nice that has left at least 84 people dead.
Jul 15, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
Clinton interviewed by FBI about State Dept emails: Spokesman
"Secretary Clinton gave a voluntary interview this morning about her email arrangements while she was secretary," spokesman Nick Merrill said.
Jul 02, 2016, 22:45 PM IST
