US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Monday with the king of Saudi Arabia as he sought to coordinate with allies over soaring tensions with Iran. On a day trip scheduled after Iran shot down a US drone, Pompeo flew into the Red Sea city of Jeddah and met with King Salman at his palace.

Mike Pompeo meets Saudi king Mohammed bin Salman on Iran crisis

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that he hopes a letter sent by President Donald Trump to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un can pave the way for new talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program.

Pompeo says hopes Trump letter to North Korean leader can restart talks

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday urged Pakistan to do more to stop the abuse of blasphemy laws after the release of Asia Bibi, who escaped a death sentence in a case that drew international scrutiny.

US asks Pakistan to do more on religious freedom

Mike Pompeo to visit India next week to seek India's cooperation on Iran. Watch this video to know more.

Pompeo to visit India next week to seek India's cooperation on Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will seek to further strengthen strategic ties with India during a visit next week despite increasing frictions over trade, data flows and arms from Russia, officials said.

Pompeo to seek stronger strategic ties with India despite trade tensions

The United States said that it has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that "force foreign companies to store data locally." The development comes days ahead of US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo's India visit.

US says H-1B visa programme and data localisation not linked  

US has no plans to cap H-1B work visa programme: State Department The Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, the State Department said on Thursday.

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and underscored the Trump administration's strong commitment to work closely with India to advance the bilateral strategic partnership, a top official has said.

Ahead of India visit, Pompeo makes congratulatory call to Jaishankar 

The United States has told India it is considering caps on H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, widening the two countries' row over tariffs and trade.

US tells India it is considering caps on H-1B visas to deter data rules: Sources

Russia must ensure that those charged with murder over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 face justice, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday.

Russia must ensure 'justice' after MH17 murder charges, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on June 18 said, United States will maintain its pressure campaign on Iran and continue to deter aggression in the region but does not want the conflict with Tehran to escalate. Watch this video to know more.

U.S. justifies rising military presence in Middle East

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday briefed his American counterpart Mike Pompeo about the steps taken by Islamabad to address the concerns raised by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), including curbing terror funding activities in the country.

Pakistan's Qureshi briefs Pompeo about addressing FATF concerns: Foreign Office

Amid rising tension between the US and Iran over recent attacks on civilian oil tankers in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States is considering a 'full range of options' — including a military strike.

US weighing 'full range' of options to counter Iran, including a military strike: Mike Pompeo on Iran

US-Iran tensions are high following accusations by the administration of US President Donald Trump that Tehran carried out attacks last Thursday on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, a vital oil shipping route.

Mike Pompeo says US does not want war with Iran

The tariffs on the 29 goods — including walnuts, apples, and some pulses — were initially announced in June 2018 in retaliation to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision in March that year to impose higher import tariffs on Indian aluminium and steel. India has repeatedly asked for exemption from these higher tariffs, but to no avail.

India imposes retaliatory tariffs on 28 US goods

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The attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday have again sent the United States and Iran, two longtime adversaries, hurtling toward potential crisis. The challenges are diplomatic and economic, as well as military.

The U.S. Has Turned Up Pressure on Iran: See the Timeline of Events

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India is preparing to impose higher tariffs on some US goods including almonds, walnuts and apples next week after a delay of about a year, two sources said, following Washington's withdrawal of key trade privileges for New Delhi.

India set to levy higher tariffs on some US goods next week: Sources

Ahead of his planned trip to India, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for close partnership between the two countries, saying the "two nations have an incredibly unique opportunity to move forward together for the good of both of our peoples." Pompeo spoke at an "India Ideas Summit" at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.

Mike Pompeo lauds U.S.-India relations

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It's been a year since US President Donald Trump met North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in Singapore. What really has changed for the 2 countries and the world since then? Know what US, Russia, Japan have to say about it. Watch full video to know more.

Have North Korea-US relations improved in last one year?

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to deliver keynote address at an India Ideas U.S. India Business Council event. Watch full video to know more.

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