John Kerry

US accuses Russia of harassing, intimidating diplomats

US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin in March.

Jun 28, 2016, 09:12 AM IST

Kerry, NATO chief press importance of alliance after Brexit vote

Britain`s vote to leave the European Union will not impact a summit next month, said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Britons voted in a referendum last Thursday to leave the EU.

Jun 27, 2016, 17:57 PM IST

Venezuela, US to establish bilateral dialogue

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has put aside criticisms and announced a second attempt to re-establish diplomatic relations with the US, officials said.

Jun 23, 2016, 10:51 AM IST

Israel PM to meet Kerry in Rome on Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday in Rome to discuss stalled peace efforts with the Palestinians, US and Israeli officials said.

Jun 23, 2016, 02:09 AM IST

John Kerry tells Russia US patience on Syria `very limited`

Syria`s war has killed more than 280,000 people and displaced millions.

Jun 15, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

US denies rift with Saudi on Syria tactics

The United States denied Tuesday that it is in a dispute with its ally Saudi Arabia over how to handle the crisis in Syria.

Jun 15, 2016, 02:42 AM IST

NSG meeting ends; India's bid to be taken up in next plenary in Seoul

Besides China, the member countries in the 48-nation group which were opposed to India’s membership were New Zealand, Ireland, Turkey, South Africa and Austria.

Jun 10, 2016, 23:00 PM IST

NSG unlikely to grant India membership this month: Report

The Nuclear Suppliers Group controls trade in advanced nuclear technologies.

Jun 08, 2016, 15:08 PM IST

US Secretary of State John Kerry urges China to obey maritime laws as bilateral talks start

US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is visiting Beijing for the eighth session of the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue that kicked off on Monday, has urged China to obey the rules of international law to resolve the South China Sea issue.

Jun 06, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

US Secretary of State John Kerry visits 'plucky' Mongolia

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and US Vice President Joe Biden are among other top officials to have visited the country in recent years as America "pivots to Asia".

Jun 05, 2016, 06:15 AM IST

US to continue sanctions on some of Myanmar's sectors: John Kerry

Kerry said the US has eased some sanctions on Myanmar recently to mark its support for the new government.

May 22, 2016, 21:06 PM IST

Kerry to meet Myanmar`s Suu Kyi after US sanctions eased

United States Secretary of State John Kerry is set to meet Myanmar`s Aung San Suu Kyi Sunday for her new civilian government`s first high level talks as Washington recalibrates its relationship with the former pariah state. 

May 22, 2016, 06:30 AM IST

Fighting against terrorists top priority in Syria: Russian FM

US Secretary of State John Kerry said al-Assad government and his supporters could not end the war without a political solution. 

May 18, 2016, 05:15 AM IST

Libya unity govt says it wants warplanes to fight Islamic State militants

Libya's unity government called on Tuesday for warplanes and helicopters to fight jihadists as it hailed international support for granting it an exemption to a longstanding embargo on weapons sales.

May 17, 2016, 23:58 PM IST

Syria talks fail to agree on date for peace talks

The powers agreed to reinforce a ceasefire across the country and to push through humanitarian aid deliveries to besieged areas, including through air drops.
 

May 17, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

World and regional powers set immediate, modest Syria goals

Outlining other results, US Secretary of State John Kerry said participants set a June 1 deadline for the resumption of humanitarian aid to areas cut off from the outside world.

May 17, 2016, 20:29 PM IST

US top envoy John Kerry to visit Egypt's Sisi

State Department spokesman Mark Toner said Kerry would fly to Cairo after talks on the Syrian crisis in Vienna and before heading to Brussels to meet the NATO allies.

May 17, 2016, 01:42 AM IST

Kerry holds Saudi talks ahead of Syria, Libya meetings

US Secretary of State John Kerry held talks in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to secure its support ahead of a potential showdown with Russia at talks on the Syrian conflict.

May 15, 2016, 22:23 PM IST

John Kerry heads to Saudi ahead of Syria, Libya talks

Kerry's spokesman John Kirby said the secretary of state and Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni would jointly host the Libya crisis meeting.

May 14, 2016, 00:19 AM IST

US says banks won't be punished for lawful business in Iran

US Secretary of State John Kerry tried today to reassure European banks they won't be penalised for conducting or facilitating business with Iran, as he worked to address Tehran's grievance that businesses are still staying away despite the nascent nuclear deal.

May 12, 2016, 16:05 PM IST