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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson accompanied by acting Secretary of State Tom Shannon waves as he arrives to speak to State Department employees at the State Department in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Rex Tillerson addresses dissent on first day

Tillerson reached out by phone to counterparts from Mexico and Canada, spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister...

3 Feb 2017 12:32 PM IST

Tillerson sworn-in as US Secretary of State

The 64-year-old former chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil was confirmed by the Senate in a 56-43 vote.

2 Feb 2017 12:05 PM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

Amid rumours of his ouster, Tillerson meets EU, NATO counterparts

The EU has been ramping up economic sanctions on the North in a bid to force it to the negotiating table - but with no...

5 Dec 2017 2:31 PM IST

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said with Indias youth, its optimism, its powerful democratic example and its increasing stature on the world stage, it makes perfect sense that the US at this time should seek to build on the strong foundation of its years of cooperation with India. (Photo: AP)

Denouncing rumours, Rex Tillerson's spokeswoman confirmed he intends...

John Kelly had called the State Department to assure officials that the reports that he was to be replaced were untrue.

1 Dec 2017 5:18 PM IST

Asked if he wants Tillerson to remain in his post, Trump said only that Rex is here at the White House, a break from the usual expression of confidence in such a circumstances. (Photo: AP)

Tillerson calls Trump a moron,' US Prez says State Secy wasting time'

Analysts saw the move as evidence that Trump is trying to take more control over foreign policy.

1 Dec 2017 11:59 AM IST

Tillersons departure has been widely rumoured for months, with attention focused on Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations, as his likely replacement. (Photo: AP/File)

Trump govt may replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA...

Mike Pompeo has increasingly moved to the forefront as he has gained Trump's trust on national security matters.

1 Dec 2017 11:08 AM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

US Secretary of State says unchecked' Iran could become another North...

Tillerson said the US is conducting a comprehensive review of its Iran policy.

20 April 2017 8:32 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives for the official opening of the Ryomyong residential area, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo: AP)

North Korea warns US of 'super-mighty preemptive strike'

US President Donald Trump has taken a hard line with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

20 April 2017 7:49 PM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

Tillerson urges China to apply greater diplomatic, economic pressure...

Tillerson's remarks came the day after Trump appeared to suggest China's Xi had come up short in efforts to lean on Kim...

22 Jun 2017 10:00 AM IST

White House (Photo: AP/File)

US special envoy hopes N Korea will accept Rex Tillerson's...

Joseph Yun told reporters in Bangkok on Friday that the talks could take place without preconditions.

15 Dec 2017 3:18 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea vows 'to win victory in showdown with US'

The nuclear-armed North has rattled the international community with a flurry of nuclear blasts and missile launches.

13 Dec 2017 11:48 AM IST

Lets just meet and lets talk about the weather if you want and talk about whether its going to be a square table or a round table if thats what youre excited about, Rex Tillerson said. (Photo: AFP)

US ready to begin talks on N Korea's disarmament without prior...

He stressed that Washington simply cannot accept a nuclear armed North Korea.'

13 Dec 2017 11:15 AM IST