Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for a weekly increase as geopolitical tensions over Iran remained unresolved, although flagging prospects for global economic growth amid the US-China trade war capped gains.

Oil prices rise as Iran tensions remain unresolved

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani insisted that it is the time to accelerate efforts in order to end almost two decades old turmoil in war-ravaged Afghanistan, the US State Department said.

Mike Pompeo, Ashraf Ghani call for accelerated efforts to end Afghan war

Stepping into power, Britain's Johnson seeks more diverse cabinet Taking over as Britain's prime minister on Wednesday, Boris Johnson is expected unveil a more diverse top team in a government to be tasked with delivering Brexit by the end of October, with or without a deal.

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US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Tuesday met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and urged him to take actions in order to defeat terrorist organisations. "Secretary Michael R.

Mike Pompeo urges Pakistan PM Imran Khan to take action against terrorist organisations

The United States has sanctioned Chinese state-run energy company Zhuhai Zhenrong Co Ltd for allegedly violating restrictions imposed on Iran's oil sector, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a speech on Monday.

US sanctions Chinese oil buyer over alleged Iran violations

The far northwestern region of Xinjiang is an "inseparable" part of China despite efforts by extremists to distort history and facts in a bid to split the country, the Chinese government said in a document published late on Sunday.

China says Xinjiang 'inseparable' despite attempts to distort history

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with Turkey's Foreign Minister on Saturday and expressed disappointment over the country's acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile system, the US State Department said in a statement.

Mike Pompeo expresses disappointment over Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 missiles

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday called China's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority the "stain of the century", reported news agency Reuters "China is home to one of the worst human rights crises of our time; it is truly the stain of the century," Pompeo told the final day of the international conference in Washington.

Pompeo calls China's treatment of Uighurs 'stain of the century'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday called China's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority the "stain of the century" and accused Beijing of pressuring countries not to attend a U.S.-hosted conference on religious freedom.

Pompeo calls China's treatment of Uighurs 'stain of the century'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Monday that the United States is "playing with fire," echoing remarks by President Donald Trump as the two sides are locked in a standoff over Tehran's nuclear program.

Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif warns US, says it's 'playing with fire'

India and the United States are to hold talks here on July 12 aimed at resolving the recent trade tensions between the two countries against the backdrop of President Trump's remarks on high Indian trade tariffs.

India-US trade talks to be held on July 12 in New Delhi

Hong Kong media boss and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai met U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday to discuss concerns about the former British colony’s autonomy amid widespread protests over legislation that would allow the extradition of alleged criminal suspects to mainland China, their aides said.

A day after Kowloon protest, Jimmy Lai Meets Pence, Pompeo on Hong Kong Issues

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi sought on Monday (July 1) to curb the powers of influential Iranian-backed Shi'ite Muslim militias, a politically risky move apparently aimed at placating the United States.

Iraq PM orders Iran-allied militias to be reined in

Rival Afghans will meet Sunday in Qatar, officials said, in a fresh attempt to make political headway as the United States seeks a peace deal with the Taliban within three months.

Fresh bid set to bring Afghans to table for peace deal

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters shortly before departing South Korea on Sunday that a fresh round of talks will likely happen "sometime in July" and the North's negotiators would be foreign ministry diplomats.

Fresh round of US-North Korea talks likely in July: U.S

The Iranian embassy in India reacted to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's allegation against Iran's role in sponsoring terrorism. Pompeo made the remarks during his India visit earlier this week.

Iran slams Mike Pompeo's remarks against the country's role in sponsoring terrorism

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his American counterpart Mike Pompeo on Wednesday and discussed ways to strengthen the Indo-US strategic partnership. Pompeo, who arrived here Tuesday night, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning and discussed various aspects of the bilateral relationship.

Jaishankar, Pompeo hold talks to strengthen Indo-US strategic partnership

Meeting between NSA Ajit Doval and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is underway. Pompeo is on a three-day visit to India. Watch full video to know more.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo- NSA Ajit Doval meeting underway

North Korea denounced US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as an obstruction to nuclear negotiations on Wednesday, days before President Donald Trump visits Seoul while talks with Pyongyang are deadlocked.

North Korea blasts Pompeo as obstruction to nuclear talks

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo will meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar shortly in New Delhi. Watch full video to know more.

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet MEA S Jaishankar shortly

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is underway. We bring to you the LIVE visula of the same. Watch full video to know more.

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi shorly. The US Secretary of State is on a visit to India from June 25-27. Watch full video to know more.

Delhi: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly

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Oil prices rise as Iran tensions remain unresolved

Mike Pompeo, Ashraf Ghani call for accelerated efforts to end Afghan war

Mike Pompeo, Ashraf Ghani call for accelerated efforts to end Afghan war

News brief: Big stories of the day

Mike Pompeo urges Pakistan PM Imran Khan to take action against terrorist organisations

US sanctions Chinese oil buyer over alleged Iran violations

China says Xinjiang 'inseparable' despite attempts to distort history

Mike Pompeo expresses disappointment over Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 missiles

Pompeo calls China's treatment of Uighurs 'stain of the century'

Pompeo calls China's treatment of Uighurs 'stain of the century'

Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif warns US, says it's 'playing with fire'

India-US trade talks to be held on July 12 in New Delhi

India-US trade talks to be held on July 12 in New Delhi

A day after Kowloon protest, Jimmy Lai Meets Pence, Pompeo on Hong Kong Issues

Iraq PM orders Iran-allied militias to be reined in

Fresh bid set to bring Afghans to table for peace deal

Fresh round of US-North Korea talks likely in July: U.S

Iran slams Mike Pompeo's remarks against the country's role in sponsoring terrorism

Jaishankar, Pompeo hold talks to strengthen Indo-US strategic partnership

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo- NSA Ajit Doval meeting underway

North Korea blasts Pompeo as obstruction to nuclear talks

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet MEA S Jaishankar shortly

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Delhi: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly