U.S. Secretary Of State

• Madeleine Albright, first woman U.S. Secretary of State, passes away at 84

  Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, the 64th U.S. Secretary of State and first woman to hold the position passed away on Wednesday, her family has confirmed. She was 84 years old. 

  World

  Mar 23, 2022
  
• U.S. secretary of state to virtually meet with Trudeau, Mexico on Friday

  The visit follows up on Justin Trudeau's own virtual summit this week with U.S. President Joe Biden.

  World

  Feb 25, 2021
  
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• U.S. blames Iran for oil tanker attacks

  Iran has repeatedly warned it would block the Strait of Hormuz, near where the attacks happened, if it cannot sell its oil due to U.S. sanctions.

  News

  Jun 13, 2019
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• U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo makes unannounced trip to Iraq amid rising tensions with Iran

  U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a lightning visit to Baghdad on Tuesday to show U.S. support for the Iraqi government as Washington steps up warnings to Iran against any action against American interests in the Middle East.

  World

  May 7, 2019
• U.S. says 16 Saudis ineligible for entry ‘for their roles in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi’

  Among those designated in connection with Jamal Khashoggi's murder was a former bodyguard to the crown prince and a reported expert in autopsies.

  Politics

  Apr 8, 2019
• Pompeo says Iran missile tests violate nuclear agreement, Iran says it will continue

  Iran will continue missile tests to build up its defence and deterrence capabilities, a top military spokesman was quoted as saying on Sunday, following a U.S. allegation that Tehran had carried out a new missile test.

  World

  Dec 2, 2018
• Islamic State is committing genocide against Christians: John Kerry

  Secretary of State John Kerry has determined that the Islamic State group is committing genocide against Christians in Iraq and Syria.

  World

  Mar 17, 2016
• John Kerry tries to ease concerns about warming US-Iran relations

  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Gulf Arab officials on Saturday to ease their concerns about warming U.S.-Iranian ties and seek consensus on which Syrian opposition groups should be represented at upcoming peace talks.

  World

  Jan 23, 2016