US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

US top diplomat calls for release of two reporters arrested in Myanmar

"Our local representatives at the mission in Myanmar, at the embassy, are expressing our concerns over the detention of individuals," Tillerson told reporters.

Dec 16, 2017, 00:18 AM IST

Wounded Tillerson vows 'quick wins' for US diplomacy

Tillerson arrived in Brussels for talks with EU and NATO leaders trailed by reports that President Donald Trump is frustrated with his performance and plans to sack him.

Dec 05, 2017, 19:34 PM IST

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrives for first India visit

He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday.

Oct 24, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

Pakistan must take decisive action against terror groups: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

The US Secretary of State, who will be visiting India next week, said the Trump administration was "determined to dramatically deepen" cooperation with India.

Oct 18, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

Tillerson in China as US presses North Korean economic squeeze

The United States sees China as critical to averting a military confrontation with Pyongyang, which is fast advancing toward its goal of developing a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the United States. 

Sep 30, 2017, 19:50 PM IST

Sushma meets US Secretary of State, raises H1-B issue

"The two sides reviewed all aspects of the bilateral relationship, including expanding our trade and investment relations," MEA spokesperson said.

Sep 22, 2017, 21:26 PM IST

US to respond by Sept 1 to Russia's expulsion of diplomats

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson broadly echoed that sentiment, saying the two countries had critical national security issues to discuss despite deep disagreements on some matters.

Aug 07, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

China unmoved as US President Donald Trump rails over North Korea

China, North Korea`s main trade partner and ally, has repeatedly countered that it does not hold the key to the crisis and rejected Donald Trump`s attempts to link the issue to the trade relationship.

Aug 03, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

US issues ban on tourist travel to North Korea

Strict warnings against travel to the North were already in place before the ban was first announced last month following the death of American student Otto Warmbier.

Aug 03, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

US willing to talk to North Korea: Rex Tillerson

Donald Trump had recently expressed disappointment that Beijing had not applied as much pressure as he would like or caused a change in North Korea`s behaviour.

Aug 02, 2017, 10:13 AM IST

Saudi Arabia insist no blockade on Qatar as Gulf crisis simmers

Saudi Arabia`s regional rival Iran called for a permanent mechanism in the Gulf to resolve issues such as the current crisis.

Jun 13, 2017, 22:58 PM IST

Saudi Arabia and allies hail Donald Trump's warning to Qatar

Qatar`s neighbours have given its citizens 14 days to leave, banned Qatari flights from their airspace and closed its only land border.

Jun 10, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

US Secretary of State Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Tillerson rejected a request by the State Department's Office of Religion and Global Affairs to host the reception marking the Eid ul-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramazan.

May 28, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

US takes 'full responsibility' for Manchester intelligence leaks: Tillerson

British police briefly suspended intelligence sharing with the United States on Thursday after private details of their investigation repeatedly appeared in American media.

May 26, 2017, 21:04 PM IST

Tillerson says US pressure on North Korea in 'early stages'

The test of what the US military described as a medium- range missile fired from Pukchang, North Korea was the second this week, and the 10th this year.

May 21, 2017, 21:37 PM IST

US says time to act on North Korea, China says not up to Beijing alone

Washington has recently lavished praise on Beijing for its efforts to rein in its ally Pyongyang, but Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made clear to the U.N. Security Council it was not only up to China to solve the North Korean problem.

Apr 29, 2017, 00:01 AM IST

Military action against N. Korea an option: US SecretaryTillerson

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday warned Pyongyang that Washington would consider military action against North Korea if it was provoked.

Mar 17, 2017, 17:27 PM IST

US pledges nuclear defence for Japan, S Korea after N Korea missile launch

"The United States remains steadfast in its defence commitments to its allies," Tillerson said in a joint statement after meeting the foreign ministers in Bonn.

Feb 17, 2017, 00:45 AM IST