The United States pressed all nations Saturday to "stand with the forces of freedom" in Venezuela, encouraged by a tougher European line as Russia stood in the minority in backing embattled leader Nicolas Maduro.

US calls to 'stand with freedom' in Venezuela as EU gives ultimatum

Top US diplomat Mike Pompeo has tapped Elliot Abrams, a central figure in Ronald Reagan's controversial anti-communist campaigns in Central America, as a new envoy to "restore democracy" in Venezuela.

US taps controversial Abrams to 'restore democracy' in Venezuela

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will press UN Security Council members to recognize Juan Guaido as acting president of Venezuela during an upcoming crisis meeting, the State Department said Friday.

US state secretary Pompeo to ask UN Security Council to recognise Venezuela's Guaido as acting president

Venezuela will close its embassy and all consulates in the United States, President Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday, one day after he broke off diplomatic relations in response to US recognition of an opposition leader as interim president.

Venezuela to close US embassy, consulates: Nicolas Maduro

The Russian government said today that "foreign interference in Venezuela was path to lawlessness and bloodshed" after four people died in clashes in Caracas to protest against President Nicolas Maduro regime.

Foreign interference in Venezuela path to lawlessness and bloodshed: Russia

The top US diplomat for European affairs, Wess Mitchell, has resigned, according to his resignation letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday at a time of strains in the trans-Atlantic relationship over US President Donald Trump's policies.

Top US diplomat for Europe resigns, cites personal, professional reasons

By Gary Grappo Nearly a year after his predecessor embarked on a similar mission, on January 15 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo concluded a tour of the Middle East that included stops in Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Mike Pompeo attempts US reset in the Middle East

The top US diplomat, on an extensive Middle East tour, held talks with King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who faces international opprobrium over the journalist's murder inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Mike Pompeo on diplomatic tightrope in Saudi talks over Khashoggi murder

'In the coming days we will launch two satellites into space,' President Hassan Rouhani said during a trip to the northeastern Golestan province.

Iran to launch two satellites in 'coming days': President Hassan Rouhani

US begins process of pulling out from Syria

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hopes for an imminent end to the longest government shutdown in American history, he said Sunday during a whistle-stop Middle East tour.

Pompeo hopes for imminent end to US government shutdown

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday he will ask Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to ensure the killers of journalist Jamal Khashoggi are held accountable for their crime.

Saudi Arabia must hold Khashoggi's killers 'accountable': US's Pompeo

The top US diplomat's visit to the small, energy-rich Gulf state comes amid a more than 18-month-old dispute pitting Riyadh and its allies against Doha.

Mike Pompeo to push for end to Gulf dispute during Qatar visit

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said that he would ask Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to ensure the murderers of journalist Jamal Khashoggi are held "accountable".

Saudi Arabia must hold Khashoggi killers 'accountable': Pompeo

Iran's foreign ministry summoned Poland's top diplomat in the country to protest its decision to host what it called an "anti-Iranian" summit, a spokesman said Sunday.

Iran summons Polish diplomat to protest US summit

Washington's top diplomat said Saturday he was "optimistic" a way could be found to protect Syrian Kurds while allowing Turks to "defend their country from terrorists" following a US pullout from Syria.

Pompeo 'optimistic' Syria Kurds, Turkey can be protected

The United States plans to jointly host a global summit focused on the Middle East, particularly Iran, next month in Poland, the US State Department said on Friday.

US to host Iran-focused global summit in Poland February 13-14

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Thursday the United States and its allies would chase all Iranian troops from Syria, and urged Middle East nations to forge a common stand against Tehran.

Pompeo vows to expel 'every last Iranian boot' from Syria

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that a full US troop withdrawal from Syria announced by President Donald Trump last month will go ahead despite widespread criticism.

US troop withdrawal from Syria will happen: Mike Pompeo

Turkey on Friday hit out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for saying Washington will ensure Ankara does not "slaughter" Kurds in Syria as American troops withdraw.

Pompeo equating  YPG terror organisation with Kurds shows worrying lack of knowledge: Turkey

The United States is demanding the immediate return of Paul Whelan who was detained by Russia on spying charges and wants an explanation, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

US demands immediate return of ex-Marine detained in Russia on spy charges: Mike Pompeo

The trade disputes posed bumps on the road as President Donald Trump called India a 'tariff king' in September. However, two months later, he praised Indians as tough negotiators.

2018: A landmark year for India-US strategic relationship

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet next week in Brazil with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Washington prepares to withdraw troops from Syria, the State Department said Thursday.

Pompeo to meet Netanyahu in Brazil after Syria decision

The US State Department, in its own announcement, said the two would discuss 'the regional crisis perpetrated by the disastrous policies of the Maduro regime.'

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