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Trump's comments came after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed to prevent or delay five former or current State Department staffers from testifying in the investigation probing accusations that Trump abused his office by seeking dirt from Ukraine on a 2020 election rival. (Photo: File)

'It is a COUP,' Donald Trump denounces impeachment probe

Trump faces possibility of becoming only the third president ever impeached by Congress, which could lead to his going on trial in Senate.

02 Oct 2019 9:05 AM

Jaishankar hailed warm relations overall with the United States but underlined India's differences with Trump's hawkish stance on Iran. (Photo: Twitter)

'Freedom of choice is ours': India on S-400 purchase from Russia

Last year, India agreed to buy five S-400 systems for USD 5.2 billion, and Russia has said that delivery is on track.

01 Oct 2019 8:37 AM

The crown prince also repeated a Saudi call for Iran to halt its support for Houthi forces in Yemen and said he was open to "all initiatives for a political solution" to end the war there. (Photo: File)

Saudi Crown Prince warns of 'unimaginably high' oil prices

Prince said he preferred a peaceful resolution because a war between Saudi Arabia and Iran would collapse the global economy.

30 Sep 2019 9:42 AM

Trump has so far ordered stepped up sanctions against Iran and a relatively modest deployment of US troops to the Gulf, primarily focused on defensive missions like air and missile defense. (Photo: File)

'Will give dimplomacy a chance': US to Iran after Saudi oil plants attack

The United States has accused Tehran of carrying out the sneak air attacks that set aflame Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq plant.

23 Sep 2019 10:00 AM

'The Secretary and the Crown Prince discussed the need for the international community to come together to counter the continued threat of the Iranian regime and agreed that the Iranian regime must be held accountable for its continued aggressive, reckless, and threatening behaviour,' a spokesperson said. (Photo: File)

'US stands with Saudi Arabia,' says Mike Pompeo after meeting Crown Prince MBS

Pompeo discussed 'the recent attacks by Iran against oil facilities in Saudi Arabia' with the Saudi Crown Prince.

19 Sep 2019 9:46 AM

Mehsud took over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in June 2018 following the death of Mullah Fazlullah in Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

US slaps sanctions on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief, designates him global terrorist

Mehsud was designated as a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by the US Department of State on Tuesday.

12 Sep 2019 12:33 PM

Restrictions were imposed when New Delhi had on August 5 scrapped the state's special status under Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcated in into Union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. (Photo: File)

US lawmakers seek immediate end of communication blackout in Kashmir

The two lawmakers told Pompeo that they have significant concerns about the humanitarian and human rights 'crisis' in Kashmir.

12 Sep 2019 8:36 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

'We know Chairman Kim has continued to make the commitment to denuclearize. We are hopeful that in the coming days or perhaps weeks we'll be back at the negotiating table with them.' Pompeo said. (Photo: File)

Hopeful to hold talks with North Korea in days or weeks: US State Secretary

Trump and Kim met again in June at the border between North Korea and South Korea and agreed to reopen working-level talks.

09 Sep 2019 8:38 AM

The US has been negotiating with the Taliban in the last few months at Doha despite the group’s reluctance to hold direct talks with the Afghan government, which it views as a US puppet. (Photo: AP)

Trump’s tweets on calling off peace talks ‘unbelievable’: Taliban

Trump on Saturday announced that he was calling off the peace negotiations with the Taliban.

09 Sep 2019 8:24 AM

In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the three Congressmen also sought assurances that any deal signed would verifiably require the Taliban to break ties with all its terrorist allies, including in Pakistan. (Photo: File)

US lawmakers seek transparency in Afghan peace deal with Taliban

The three lawmakers asked whether the Taliban's commitment to break with international terrorists also extend to Taliban activities in Pak.

31 Aug 2019 11:22 AM

In a televised speech broadcast to thousands of supporters, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said the attack on a target in Beirut's south was the first such "hostile action" since the 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel. (Photo: AFP | File)

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel after Beirut ‘drone attack’

Hezbollah, considered terrorist organisation by Israel and US, is a major political actor in Lebanon.

26 Aug 2019 9:28 AM

Pompeo said the US doesn’t want crude oil to go to Syria because it will be 'off-loaded, sold, used by the Quds force, an organization that has killed countless Americans and people all across the world.'(Photo: File)

Pompeo warns anyone who ‘touches’ Iran tanker risks US sanctions

He said he believes this rationale 'is shared by the entire world.'

21 Aug 2019 1:51 PM

He said that the shared democratic values of the two nations, strong people-to-people ties and commitment to economic growth have further cemented the relationship. (Photo: Representational)

India-US friendship flourished into strategic partnership in two decades: Mike Pompeo

Pompeo said: The United States and India are great democracies, global powers, and good friends.

15 Aug 2019 12:27 PM

Agitated over the letter, several Indian Americans, who constitute a significant part of Suozzi’s Congressional District in New York and had played a key role in his election and fund raising, flooded the office of the Congressman with angry messages. (Photo: Twitter | @Tom_Suozzi)

US Congressman apologises for not consulting Indian Americans on Kashmir letter

Congressman Tom Suozzi in letter to Pompeo on August 9 said action by Indian govt in Kashmir ‘risks provoking mass social unrest...’

13 Aug 2019 3:51 PM

United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo condoled the death of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: AP)

She was my friend,strong partner: Pompeo mourns demise of Sushma Swaraj

She was cremated with full state honours in the presence of various political leaders.

08 Aug 2019 1:05 PM

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters that a lot of conversations are taking place. But their Australian counterparts made no commitments. (Photo: File)

US still seeks allies in Gulf maritime coalition

Speaking at a meeting between US and Australian leaders, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he has gotten a good response from allies.

04 Aug 2019 2:42 PM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday decried 'decades of bad behaviour' from China that have hampered free trade, laying out a case at a Southeast Asian forum for Washington's escalating trade war with Beijing. (Photo: File)

Mike Pompeo decries China's 'bad behaviour', defends US tariffs

Pompeo and Wang at first struck a conciliatory tone when they met face-to-face in Bangkok on Thursday for the first time this year.

02 Aug 2019 5:46 PM

In short remarks, Pompeo later insisted the US was not forcing Southeast Asian nations to 'choose between countries'. (Photo: File)

Not asking ASEAN allies to 'choose' between US and China: Mike Pompeo

Pompeo is tasked with reassuring Asian allies that US remains key player in region as China builds its military presence in disputed seas.

01 Aug 2019 4:31 PM

A similar proposal was made last week to numerous countries, including Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Germany by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

Germany rejects US proposal to join in combating 'Iranian aggression"

The Ministry added that it has always stressed upon giving priority to reducing tensions through diplomatic efforts.

31 Jul 2019 3:41 PM

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