Kerry presses China on North Korea, South China Sea
US Secretary of State John Kerry Wednesday called on China to do more to rein in North Korea's nuclear activities.
Jan 27, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
South Korea denies using missionaries to smear North Korea
South Korea on Wednesday rejected allegations -- levelled in a video confession by a detainee in North Korea -- that Seoul was supporting an anti-Pyongyang campaign through missionaries based in China.
Jan 27, 2016, 09:59 AM IST
John Kerry seeks clarity within 48 hours on Syria peace talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he hoped for clarity within 48 hours on talks aimed at ending Syria's five-year war which had been due to start today.
Jan 25, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
John Kerry in Laos to discuss bomb legacy and ASEAN partnership
US Secretary of State John Kerry sat down Monday to discuss the deadly legacy of unexploded American bombs in Laos and China`s influence in Southeast Asia during a high-profile visit to the reclusive communist state.
Jan 25, 2016, 11:41 AM IST
France hopes to see Russia sanctions lifted `this summer`: French economy minister
France hopes that international sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine will be lifted "this summer," French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.
Jan 25, 2016, 02:13 AM IST
John Kerry to press China over North Korea, urge ASEAN unity over South China Sea
In Beijing Kerry plans "in depth" discussions on the South China Sea.
Jan 24, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
Eliminating nuclear weapons strategic priority: John Kerry
Eliminating nuclear weapons in the region is his country's strategic priority, the US Secretary of State John Kerry said here.
Jan 24, 2016, 09:49 AM IST
John Kerry tries to ease concerns about warning US-Iran relations
US Secretary of State John Kerry met with Gulf Arab officials today to ease their concerns about warming US-Iranian ties and seek consensus on which Syrian opposition groups should be represented at upcoming peace talks.
Jan 24, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
John Kerry in Riyadh as Saudi-Iran tensions simmer
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday hoping for an easing of tensions between the Sunni power and its predominantly Shi'ite rival Iran.
Jan 23, 2016, 15:14 PM IST
US urges Turkey to do more in fight against ISIS
US Secretary of Defence Ash Carter has said Turkey could do more in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) militant group.
Jan 23, 2016, 12:28 PM IST
Syrian opposition rules out indirect talks before goodwill steps
The talks have also been thrown into doubt by a disagreement over who should represent the opposition.
Jan 22, 2016, 18:39 PM IST
Syria peace talks expected to start 'in next few days': Sergei Lavrov
Syria peace talks are expected to begin within a few days, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow was ready to cooperate closer with the United States on Syria aid supplies.
Jan 20, 2016, 23:44 PM IST
Indian-origin doctor in US arrested after deaths of 36 patients
An Indian-origin psychiatrist dubbed "Dr Death" by police has been arrested in the US after 36 of his patients died with at least 12 killed by overdose on prescription medication.
Jan 17, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
Thousands of Ramadi buildings damaged, destroyed: UN report
A United Nations report finds that the ongoing battle for the city of Ramadi has damaged or destroyed more than 4,500 buildings.
Jan 17, 2016, 15:51 PM IST
US President Barack Obama lifts nuclear-related sanctions on Iran
US President Barack Obama on Saturday signed an executive order to lift sanctions on Iran related to its nuclear program, the White House said.
Jan 17, 2016, 09:42 AM IST
Report paving way for Iran sanctions relief likely today
An International Atomic Energy Agency report verifying that Iran has kept its promises under last year`s nuclear deal with world powers and triggering sanctions relief for Tehran is likely to be issued on Saturday, a diplomatic source said on Friday.
Jan 16, 2016, 11:19 AM IST
John Kerry to meet Saudi FM in London amid Iran tensions
US Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet his Saudi counterpart Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in London today amid concerns over the dramatic breakdown in relations between his country and Iran.
Jan 14, 2016, 06:53 AM IST
Iran nuke deal likely implemented in 'coming days': John Kerry
Secretary of State John Kerry says that Iran will likely be in compliance with a landmark nuclear deal within days, and other officials say it could be as early as this weekend.
Jan 13, 2016, 23:47 PM IST
US working to recover 10 US sailors from Iran
US officials were scrambling to recover US Navy personnel who lost radio contact and were apprehended after straying into Iranian waters. Senior US officials said yesterday they had received assurances from Tehran that the crews -- take to Farsi island -- would be allowed to sail onwards come first light.
Jan 13, 2016, 06:02 AM IST
US hails Philippines alliance as defense deal approved
The United States declared Tuesday that its commitment to defend the Philippines is "ironclad" as the country`s supreme court cleared the decks for a new security deal.
Jan 13, 2016, 01:27 AM IST
