US urges Pak Govt to prioritize economy
MANHATTAN: The United States supports Pakistan’s efforts to “break free” from the vicious cycle of debt and financing, a State Department Spokesman has said, urging the new government to continue…
US ends China-funded exchange programs
WASHINGTON: The US State Department said Friday it was terminating five Chinese-funded exchange programs with the United States. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement that these programs,…
Erdogan confirms test of Russian missile system, rejects US criticism
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday confirmed the first test last week of a controversial Russian missile defense system, as he dismissed US criticism. The US State Department…
Pompeo due in Asia for talks on China, N.Korea
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will head next week to Japan, South Korea and Mongolia, the State Department said Tuesday, on a trip expected to focus heavily on…
Pompeo begins Greece talks to calm east Med tensions
ATHENS: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo began talks on Monday in Greece to de-escalate tension in the eastern Mediterranean and boost tentative steps at dialogue between Athens and Ankara.…
Black US State Dept official quits after Trump race response: report
WASHINGTON: A State Department official, one of the highest-ranking African Americans in Donald Trump's administration, submitted her resignation Thursday citing concern over the president's handling of recent racial tensions. Mary…
North Korea fires ballistic missile from sea: South Korea
SEOUL: South Korean military has claimed that the North Korea has fired a ballistic missile from the sea today (Wednesday), The move came days before Pyongyang and Washington decided to…
US concerned over detentions of Kashmiris by Indian troops: Spokesperson
WASHINGTON: The US State Department spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus has said that the United States has expressed a continuing concern over the recent grim situation in Indian occupied Kashmir. Talking to…
US pulls tax exemption from Pakistani diplomats
US pulls tax exemption from Pakistani diplomats
WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday that it had suspended tax exemption privileges enjoyed by Pakistani diplomats in Washington due to parallel disputes with Islamabad in the latest dust-up between the…
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Iran urges China, Russia ‘concrete action’ to save nuclear deal
BEIJING: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday urged China and Russia to take "concrete action" to safeguard the 2015 nuclear deal as he warned of a "dangerous" situation…
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Xi says ‘no clash’ of civilisations amid US trade war
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Wednesday there was "no clash" of civilisations and denounced racial supremacy as "stupid" amid tensions with the United States and concerns over Beijing's rising…
US agrees with Russia, China on pulling troops from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday found backing from rivals Russia and China on the key formula of a peace deal it is negotiating in Afghanistan -- withdrawing troops in…
US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Sri Lanka over terror threat
US urges citizens to ‘reconsider travel’ to Sri Lanka over terror threat
WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Friday raised the level of its travel warning for Sri Lanka, urging citizens to reconsider visiting the island in the wake of a devastating…
Erdogan accuses US Europe of meddling after Turkey vote
Erdogan accuses US, Europe of ‘meddling’ after Turkey vote
ANKARA: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday accused the US and Europe of "meddling" in Turkey's affairs after statements from Western allies following his ruling party's challenge to local election…
France sticks to digital tax despite US anger
France sticks to digital tax despite US anger
BUCHAREST: Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday that France would stick to plans for a tax on digital giants such as Facebook and Apple, despite displeasure in Washington.…
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US peace envoy returns to Kabul ahead of Taliban talks
KABUL: US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said Monday he was in Kabul to meet with Afghan officials ahead of his next round of talks with the Taliban aimed at ending…
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US recognises Pakistan’s key role in Afghan peace process
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) wants to see a prosperous Pakistan that contributes positively towards regional stability and security said US State Department Spokesperson Robert Palladino during a press briefing here…
US restores mission status of valuable partner EU
US restores mission status of ‘valuable partner’ EU
BRUSSELS: The United States said Monday it has restored the EU's mission in Washington to its former status, calling the bloc one of "its most valuable partners" as their troubled…
Trump urged Kim to go all in on nuclear poker
Trump urged Kim to go ‘all in’ on nuclear poker: official
HANOI: US President Donald Trump urged North Korea's Kim Jong Un to go "all in" during their high-stakes nuclear negotiations but talks floundered amid differences over sanctions and the definition…
US denies over 37000 visas due to travel ban
US denies over 37,000 visas due to travel ban: Data
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department denied more than 37,000 visa applications in 2018 due to President Donald Trump's travel ban. The number of denials was up sharply from less than…
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No Ramazan event to be hosted at State Department: Tillerson
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has declined a request to host an event to mark the Holy month of Ramazan, an official said on Saturday. Since 1999, Republican…
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US encourages Pakistan, India to engage in direct talks over Indian spy: State Department
WASHINGTON: The US State Department has urged Pakistan and India to engage in direct talks to resolve the issue of RAW agent Kulbhushan Jadhav. "We encourage them [Pakistan and India] to engage in direct dialogue aimed at reducing tension,” said State Department spokesman…
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US wants information on social media accounts, emails from some visa applicants
WASHINGTON: US State Department has said that the visa applicants will be required to provide ‘necessary’ information regarding the social media accounts, their email ids, and phone numbers. According to…
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US won’t attend Afghan peace conference in Russia: State Department
WASHINGTON: US State Department has said that the United States won't attend a multinational peace conference on Afghanistan being held in Russia next month. A State Department official explained the…