Maoists ranked fourth dreaded terror outfit after Taliban, Islamic State, Boko Haram
In a major cause of concern for the Indian authorities, a US-sponsored study has now claimed that the banned CPI-Maoists are the fourth dreaded terrorist outfit in the world after Taliban, Islamic State and Boko Haram.
Sep 16, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
Despite PM Modi's backing, US says 'don't support independence for Balochistan'
PM Narendra Modi had said people from Balochistan have thanked him for raising their concerns.
Sep 13, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Kerry arrives in Bangladesh amid wave of attacks on minorities
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived here on Monday on a day-long visit to hold talks with the top Bangladeshi leadership on key issues like security and terrorism amid a series of brutal attacks on minorities in the Muslim-majority nation.
Aug 29, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
India witnessed religiously motivated killings in 2015: US
In 2015, India witnessed religiously motivated killings, assaults, coerced religious conversions, riots and actions restricting the right of individuals to change religious beliefs, a US State Department report on religious freedom said on Wednesday.
Aug 10, 2016, 20:58 PM IST
US State Department spokesperson's remarks are insensitive, says Pakistan
The US State Department deputy spokesperson said that Pakistan was doing so "selectively, we need to see them go after all groups, even those groups that might not threaten Pakistan itself but threaten its neighbours."
Aug 08, 2016, 03:25 AM IST
Don't adopt selective approach to fighting terror: US to Pakistan
Toner said that unlike the Pentagon, the State Department had continued its assistance and some of that included security assistance.
Aug 06, 2016, 18:22 PM IST
Britain adds Chinese militant group to terror list
Britain has listed the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) as a terrorist organisation, a move likely to please China, which has demanded Western support for its fight against a group it says seeks to split off its western region of Xinjiang.
Jul 20, 2016, 14:25 PM IST
Obama, Erdogan discuss status of cleric Gulen in call
President Barack Obama and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed the status of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Turkish authorities for masterminding a recent failed coup, during a call on Tuesday, the White House said.
Jul 20, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Two Americans killed in Nice attack: State Department
Two American citizens were killed in the attack in Nice that has left at least 84 people dead.
Jul 15, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
Clinton interviewed by FBI about State Dept emails: Spokesman
"Secretary Clinton gave a voluntary interview this morning about her email arrangements while she was secretary," spokesman Nick Merrill said.
Jul 02, 2016, 22:45 PM IST
Panel's report reignites debate over Clinton and Benghazi
Congressional Republicans on Tuesday accused Hillary Clinton`s State Department of failing to protect four Americans killed in a 2012 attack in Libya, in a final report that contained no major new revelations but rekindled debate on the U.S. presidential campaign trail.
Jun 29, 2016, 02:36 AM IST
US Presidential polls: Hillary Clinton clinches Democratic Party nomination
Hillary Clinton has clinched the Democratic Party`s presidential nomination, becoming the first woman in America`s 240-year history to be the presumptive nominee of a major US political party.
Jun 07, 2016, 19:51 PM IST
Pakistan not taking action against LeT, Haqqani network: United States
It said some UN-designated terrorist groups, such as Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) affiliates Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation, were able to raise funds and hold rallies in Pakistan.
Jun 03, 2016, 02:52 AM IST
Islamic State terror group remains greatest global threat: Report
Along with IS, al-Qaeda and both groups' branches increased their focus on staging mass-casualty attacks.
Jun 03, 2016, 02:48 AM IST
Morocco slams US human rights report as a list of lies
The official MAP news agency on Tuesday quoted the Interior Ministry as saying the report's content is "truly scandalous."
May 18, 2016, 04:54 AM IST
Pakistan rejects US conditionalities to sale of F-16s
Pakistan needs modern F-16 fighter jets for the war against terrorism but rejects the conditions the US has attached with the sale, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry said on Saturday.
May 07, 2016, 15:24 PM IST
Pakistan threatens to buy jets from other countries if US fails to fund part of F-16 deal
The threat came amid reports that the US State Department has expressed its inability to provide part of the funds for the USD 700 million deal.
May 03, 2016, 17:55 PM IST
Strictly avoid Pakistan's Marriott hotel: State Department warns US citizens in Islamabad
The advisory also urged US citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Pakistan.
Apr 17, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
United States warns citizens against travelling to Pakistan
The United States government has warned its citizens against all non-essential travel to Pakistan in the wake of the ongoing `security concerns` in Pakistan.
Apr 08, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
US State Deptartment suspends review into 'top secret' Hillary Clinton emails
The State Department has suspended its internal review into whether former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or her top aides mishandled emails containing information now deemed "top secret."
Apr 02, 2016, 15:38 PM IST