Cia

Trump Hails "Great" CIA Chief Talks With Kim Jong Un, Boosting Summit Odds

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 19, 2018

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed a "great" clandestine meeting between his CIA chief and North Korea's leader, as he signaled that his improbable summit with Kim Jong Un will go ahead.

CIA Chief Made Top-Secret Visit To North Korea's Kim Jong Un Weeks Ago

World News | Shane Harris, Carol D. Leonnig, Greg Jaffe, David Nakamura, The Washington Post | Wednesday April 18, 2018

CIA Director Mike Pompeo made a top-secret visit to North Korea over Easter weekend as an envoy for President Donald Trump to meet with that country's leader, Kim Jong Un, according to two people with direct knowledge of the trip.

Kakistocracy, A 374-Year-Old Word, Goes Viral After Tweet Slams Trump

Offbeat | Avi Selk, The Washington Post | Saturday April 14, 2018

On Friday, CIA director John O. Brennan tweeted at President Donald Trump: "Your kakistocracy is collapsing after its lamentable journey." The tweet, specifically the word, proved quite popular with Trump's critics, even if not everyone totally understood it.

Russian Spy Poisoned In UK, Daughter To Be Offered New Identities: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 8, 2018

The former Russian double agent and his daughter, who are recovering in a UK hospital from a deadly nerve agent poisoning, will be offered new identities and repatriated to the US with the help of the CIA, a media report has claimed.

Man Arrested For Wave Of Package Bombs In US Military Site, CIA Mail Office In Washington

World News | Reuters | Wednesday March 28, 2018

A Washington state man has been arrested for allegedly sending package bombs that did not explode to US military sites and a CIA mail office in the Washington, DC area, the FBI said on Tuesday.

The Harsh Interrogations Of Al-Qaida Detainees: Was It 'Torture' And Did It Help Find Bin Laden?

World News | Glenn Kessler, The Washington Post | Wednesday March 21, 2018

Talking about whether the administration of President George W. Bush allowed the torture of al-Qaida suspects - and whether the techniques, which included waterboarding, achieved results - is a lot like talking about religion. Either you believe it or you don't, and there is little bridging the chasm.

Fate Of India-US Two-Plus-Two Dialogue Hangs In Balance

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 14, 2018

The India-US two-plus-two dialogue could be among the first major bilateral engagements of Mike Pompeo as the Secretary of State next month, if the CIA Director is confirmed as America's top diplomat by the Senate in next few weeks.

Trump's New Secretary Of State Nominee Supports Tough Pakistan Policy

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 14, 2018

CIA Director Mike Pompeo, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be his next Secretary of State, is seen as an advocate of a tough policy on Pakistan.

A Woman Atop The CIA Was Once Unthinkable. But Female Spies Have Always Been Remarkable.

World News | Ian Shapira, The Washington Post | Wednesday March 14, 2018

President Donald Trump made history Tuesday when he nominated Gina Haspel to become the first female director of the CIA. If she replaces Mike Pompeo, who would replace Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, her confirmation would mark a massive milestone for the spy agency, which has long been dominated by men.

Gina Haspel Could Be The First Woman To Lead CIA

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 14, 2018

Gina Haspel, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the CIA, is a black ops veteran who once ran a secret interrogation operation in Thailand accused of torturing detainees.

Donald Trump Fires Rex Tillerson As Secretary Of State, CIA Chief To Replace Him

World News | Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker, John Hudson, Carol B. Leonnig, The Washington Post | Wednesday March 14, 2018

Rex Tillerson has been replaced by Donald Trump as US' Secretary of State and replaced him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Donald Trump had earlier asked Rex Tillerson to step aside, as Tillerson cut short his trip to Africa.

US Very Clear Of "Pushing Back" Against Chinese Threat: CIA Chief

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 12, 2018

The Trump administration has been very clear of "pushing back" against the Chinese threat, CIA Director Mike Pompeo said today as China's rubber-stamp parliament allowed President Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely by abolishing the two-term limit.

China's ZTE Says Is Trusted Partner After US Concern

Reuters | Thursday February 15, 2018

ZTE hit back on Thursday against concerns from US lawmakers that it is a vehicle for Chinese espionage.

Huawei, ZTE Phones Shouldn't Be Used, Warn US Intelligence Officials

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 15, 2018

US lawmakers are currently considering a bill that would ban government employees from using Huawei and ZTE smartphones.

CIA Denies Report Over Mystery Russian Who Promised Donald Trump Information

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 11, 2018

The CIA on Saturday categorically denied reports that it was fleeced by a mystery Russian who promised compromising information on US President Donald Trump.