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China behaving in a hostile fashion around its periphery: Former US NSA John Bolton

The former nation security advisor says Donald Trump anything about history of border clashes between India and China

11 Jul 2020 5:08 PM

In comments during a later meeting, Trump said of North Korean diplomacy: “It’s moving along pretty well, actually.” (Photo :AP)

‘Could happen soon,' says Donald Trump on meeting with Kim Jong Un

Trump is the first sitting US president to meet with a North Korean leader and the first to set foot on North Korean territory.

24 Sep 2019 9:25 AM

Does Bolton’s ghost still stalk the White House?

Bolton found himself increasingly excluded from policy relating to North Korea and Afghanistan.

19 Sep 2019 1:23 AM

Trump looks presidential as he sacks Bolton

In the course of unfurling his agenda for a second term, Trump is steering clear of his NSA’s war lust.

13 Sep 2019 12:01 AM

Trump said: 'I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House'. Trump said he would name a replacement next week. (AFP)

Services no longer needed: Trump fires national security chief John Bolton

'I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning,' Trump said.

11 Sep 2019 9:25 AM

Trump, who has a habit of announcing major news on his personal Twitter account, revealed the sacking at around midday. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump fires John Bolton as National Security Advisor

The news — coming days after Trump caused an uproar by revealing he was canceling secret talks with Afghanistan's Taliban — stunned US.

11 Sep 2019 9:20 AM

He was talking during a visit to the Jordan valley, Israeli-occupied territory he has pledged never to give up in a peace deal. (Photo: AP | FIle)

Ready to 'consider' US plan to resolve conflict with Palestinians: Benjamin Netanyahu

'We will consider the American proposal in a fair and open way,' he said as he hosted US national security adviser John Bolton.

24 Jun 2019 9:34 AM

Bolton warned Tehran of misinterpreting as 'weakness' Trump's last-minute cancellation of a retaliatory strike on Iran. (Photo: File)

Don't misinterpret US prudence for weakness: John Bolton warns Iran

'Our military is rebuilt new and ready to go,' Bolton said.

23 Jun 2019 3:44 PM

John Bolton, National Security Advisor of the United States (Photo: AP)

Why is the US hell-bent on starting a war against Iran?

The Iranian armed forces showed they were no pushovers when Saddam Hussein attacked their country back in 1980.

19 May 2019 4:48 AM

The deployment also comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over the latter's nuclear program. (Representational Image)

US sends war fleet to middle east in 'clear message' to Iran

US is sending an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in a 'clear and unmistakable' message to Iran.

06 May 2019 11:32 AM

The way in which tensions suddenly worsened and threatened to trigger a war between the two nations. (Representational Image)

India, Pakistan threatened to unleash missiles at each other: sources

India threatened to fire at least six missiles at Pak, and Islamabad said it would respond with its own missile strikes 'three times over'.

19 Mar 2019 9:40 AM

Trump told reporters that the February 14 attack has led to escalation of tension between India and Pakistan and it would be 'wonderful' if the two South Asia neighbours get along. (Photo: AP)

Calling Pulwama a 'horrible situation', Trump asks India, Pak to get along

In earlier statements US have asked Pak to immediately take action against JeM and its leaders and end support to terrorist safe haven.

20 Feb 2019 9:42 AM

US NSA tells Ajit Doval: India has right to self-defence

Bolton said the US has been very clear to Pakistan on ending support to terrorist safe havens.

17 Feb 2019 5:17 AM

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (Photo: AP)

Should India ignore, condemn or back US meddling in Venezuela?

US national security adviser John Bolton has been salivating on Venezuela for military action.

15 Feb 2019 12:34 AM

Venezuela is the third largest supplier of oil to India which is the world’s third-biggest oil consumer. (Representational Image)

US warns countries, including India, against buying Venezuelan oil

US slapped sanctions on state-run oil company PDVSA with view to curb Venezuela’s crude exports and put pressure on President to step down.

14 Feb 2019 11:40 AM

The United States is preparing to impose the new sanctions on Iran's oil industry after Washington withdrew from a nuclear deal between Tehran and other global powers earlier this year, but is also considering offering waivers to some allies that rely on Iranian supplies. (Photo: AP | File)

Don't want to harm friends, allies with Iran sanctions, says US

Three of Iran's five largest buyers of crude - China, India and Turkey - have resisted calls by US to end their oil purchases outright.

01 Nov 2018 9:09 AM

'The United States condemns any terrorist attack anywhere, period. We’ve always stood by that,' Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the United Nations, told CNN. (Photo: File)

US condemns attack in Iran but says ‘needs to look at own base’

At least 29 people were killed when suspected Arab separatists in southwestern Iran opened fire Saturday on a parade.

24 Sep 2018 2:51 PM

Bolton made the comments in a speech in Washington to the Federalist Society, a powerful association of legal conservatives. (Photo: File)

US threatens to arrest ICC judges if they charge any American with war crimes

Bolton said, 'We will not cooperate with the ICC. We will provide no assistance to the ICC. We will let the ICC die on its own.'

11 Sep 2018 11:30 AM

Iranian defence minister Amir Hatami (L) meeting with his Syrian counterpart Abdullah Ayoub (R) in the capital Damascus. Iran and Syria signed a deal for military cooperation in a meeting between the defence ministers of the two countries in Damascus, Iranian media reported on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Iran, Syria sign deal for military cooperation: reports

US national security adviser John Bolton said last week that Iran should remove its forces from Syria.

27 Aug 2018 3:27 PM

The opening of the US embassy on May 14 saw mass protests and clashes on the Gaza border in which at least 63 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire. (Photo: File)

Palestinian leaders reject Trump pledge to give them something ‘very good’

Trump's push for a Israeli-Palestinian peace deal was impossible without 'recognising east Jerusalem as capital of the Palestinian state'.

23 Aug 2018 12:57 PM

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