John Kerry

Iran says missile programme is not negotiable

Iran's foreign minister on Sunday said the country's missile programme is not up for negotiation with the United States.

Apr 10, 2016, 19:52 PM IST

Iran rejects Kerry's terrorism claims as 'baseless'

Iran on Sunday dismissed as "baseless" US Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks on Iran's alleged support of terrorism.

Apr 10, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

Explosions rattle central Kabul following John Kerry's visit

Several explosions rang out in central Kabul today, shortly after the US Secretary of State John Kerry left the Afghan capital following an unannounced visit to call for the Taliban to re-enter peace talks.

Apr 10, 2016, 00:53 AM IST

Explosions heard in central Kabul following John Kerry`s visit

At least two explosions hit the diplomatic zone of Kabul on Saturday, shortly after visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry left following meetings with Afghan officials including President Ashraf Ghani.

Apr 09, 2016, 23:48 PM IST

John Kerry makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan to support unity govt

US Secretary of State John Kerry made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Saturday and planned to stress US support for the national unity government led by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, the State Department said.

Apr 09, 2016, 15:20 PM IST

Kerry backs Iraqi leader, no planned increase in US troops

John Kerry also pledged USD 155 million in new US aid to Iraq.

Apr 08, 2016, 23:53 PM IST

Kerry arrives in Iraq for talks on war against Islamic State

US Secretary of State John Kerry made an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Friday for talks with top Iraqi officials on the war against the Islamic State jihadist group.

Apr 08, 2016, 14:02 PM IST

John Kerry due in Riyadh to seek mending ties with Gulf states

General Secretary of Gulf Cooperation Council Abdullateef Alzayani has said that US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Gulf foreign ministers on Thursday in Manama.

Apr 04, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

India has important role in stewardship of nuclear weapons: US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Washington to attend the two-day Nuclear Security Summit.

Mar 31, 2016, 08:06 AM IST

US Treasury chief warns on excessive use of sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew warned today that the excessive use of economic sanctions could weaken the role of the United States and the dollar on global markets.

Mar 30, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

Donald Trump more popular than Hillary Clinton in China: Survey

US presidential candidate and Republican front-runner Donald Trump is more popular in China than his rival and Democrat Party front-runner Hillary Clinton, according to a survey on Sunday.

Mar 30, 2016, 14:21 PM IST

Ajit Doval, Susan Rice discuss regional, bilateral issues in US

 National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has called on his US counterpart Susan Rice at the White House during which the two officials discussed bilateral and regional issues in addition to reviewing the counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries.

Mar 30, 2016, 07:34 AM IST

John Kerry takes on Donald Trump, says ''anti-Muslim rhetoric'' in polls an embarrassment

Hitting out at the current election season`s anti-Muslim rhetoric, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that the prevalent expression this polling season was an "embarrassment" to the United States.

Mar 29, 2016, 11:06 AM IST

'Great urgency' to prevent more Europe attacks: John Kerry

The Islamic State suicide bombings that killed 28 people in Brussels underscore the "great urgency" facing Europe to prevent more extremist atrocities, US Secretary of State John Kerry says.

Mar 28, 2016, 00:26 AM IST

John Kerry in Brussels offers support after attacks

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Brussels on Friday to offer Washington`s support to a stricken Belgium after attacks claimed by the Islamic State group left 31 dead and 300 wounded.

Mar 25, 2016, 15:41 PM IST

Russia, United States agree to speed up Syria peace effort

Speaking after a four-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Moscow and Washington would try in the next few days to nudge Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to "make the right decision" about committing fully to peace talks.

Mar 25, 2016, 06:11 AM IST

John Kerry off to Russia for talks on Syria, Ukraine after Brussels attacks

Secretary of State John Kerry is heading to Moscow for talks on Ukraine and Syria as the terrorist attacks in Brussels underscored the urgency of fighting the Islamic State group.

Mar 23, 2016, 05:24 AM IST

John Kerry to visit Russia next week to hold talks on ISIS

US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Russia next week for talks with Russian leaders on the international efforts against ISIS, after Moscow began withdrawing most of its forces from the war-torn Syria.

Mar 19, 2016, 12:48 PM IST

John Kerry to miss deadline on Islamic State genocide question

Secretary of State John Kerry will miss this week's congressional deadline for deciding whether atrocities by the Islamic State against Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria should be designated genocide, the State Department said.

Mar 17, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Kerry to visit Moscow as Russian pullout boosts Syria peace hopes

US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Russia next week to discuss the Syria crisis, Washington said on Tuesday, after Moscow began withdrawing most of its forces from the country.

Mar 16, 2016, 10:16 AM IST