State Department

US President Joe Biden Renews "Quad" With Allies Despite China Pressure

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 18, 2021

The United States announced talks for Thursday with Australia, India and Japan, with President Joe Biden renewing the alliance of the so-called "Quad" in defiance of warnings from China.

"Don't Rely Too Much" On US Virus Intelligence, Says WHO Mission Member

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 10, 2021

A member of the WHO mission to China exploring the origins of the coronavirus pandemic took a swipe Wednesday at US intelligence on the issue, after the State Department cast doubt on the transparency of their probe.

US Discusses "Human Rights Issues, Ending Yemen War" With Saudi Arabia

World News | Reuters | Sunday February 7, 2021

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Saudi Arabia's foreign minister on Friday discussed issues ranging from regional security to human rights and the war in Yemen, the State Department said on Saturday.

"Diplomacy Is Back": Biden At State Department

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday February 5, 2021

President Joe Biden on Thursday vowed a renewed US engagement with the world as he greeted diplomats at the State Department.

US Backs "Peaceful Protests", Says Farm Reforms Will "Improve Efficiency"

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday February 4, 2021

Unhindered access to information, including the Internet, and peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the US said on Wednesday in comments on the farmer protests that also backed "steps that can improve the efficiency of India's markets".

US In Touch With Nations Like India, Japan On Myanmar: Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 3, 2021

Terming the military detention of civilian leaders in Myanmar a coup, a senior State Department official on Tuesday said the US is in touch with like-minded allies like India and Japan on the latest developments in the Southeast Asian nation as they have better contact with the military there.

"Now, Arrest Me": Tejashwi Yadav Dares Nitish Kumar Over New Order

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday January 22, 2021

Nitish Kumar, who has often displayed a short fuse when it comes to criticism on social media, has ordered action against "offensive" posts against his government in Bihar. Bihar's Economic Offences wing, the agency in charge of cybercrimes, has asked all state departments to report any "defamatory, wrong" posts against ministers, MPs, MLAs or offi...

Joe Biden Nominates Indian-American To Key US State Department Position

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 17, 2021

US President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday nominated an Indian American diplomat, who had quit the foreign service in 2018 in protest against the policies of President Donald Trump, to a key State Department position.

US State Department Announces Trump Departure, Then Deletes Post

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 12, 2021

The US State Department's website prematurely announced that President Donald Trump had left office Monday, sending social media into a tailspin on what happened.

70% Chinese Firms With Military Ties Included In Global Indices: US

World News | ANI | Wednesday December 30, 2020

At least 70 per cent of Chinese companies, with ties to the Chinese military have affiliates whose securities are included in major stock indices, the US State Department said today, adding that these companies are involved in civilian and military production with money from the US investors.

US Opens "Virtual" Presence In Western Sahara Ahead Of Consulate

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday December 25, 2020

The United States will open a "virtual" diplomatic post in Western Sahara ahead of a consulate, the State Department said Thursday, after recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory earlier this month.

Pompeo To Quarantine After Contact With Covid Patient, Cancels Holiday Party

World News | Reuters | Thursday December 17, 2020

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus and will be quarantining although he has tested negative, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.

State Department In Discussion With Indian Embassy Over Farmers Protests In US: Official

India News | ANI | Wednesday December 16, 2020

Responding to the recent incident wherein the statue of Mahatma Gandhi was defaced during a protest here against the recently enacted agricultural laws in India, the State Department on Tuesday said that it takes "safety and security of foreign missions in the US very seriously" and it is in discussion with the Indian Embassy on the matter.

US Raises Concerns Over Chinese "Threat To National Security"

World News | ANI | Sunday December 6, 2020

Raising concerns over the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) threat to American national security, the US State Department on Saturday (local time) have listed over 80 Chinese companies that are listed on the US stock exchange.

"Soft Power Propaganda Tools": US Ends Exchange Programs With China

World News | Reuters | Saturday December 5, 2020

The US State Department said on Friday it has ended five cultural exchange programs with China, calling them "soft power propaganda tools."