Mark Toner

US urges Pakistan to do utmost to prevent terrorists from carrying out acts of terror

Pakistan must do the utmost to prevent terrorists from carrying out acts of terror not just in the country but elsewhere in the region, the US said and underlined the need of greater Indo-Pak dialogue and counter terrorism cooperation to combat the menace

Pakistan huffs and puffs over US support for India in Afghanistan and Kashmir

Pakistan is exposing its fundamental insecurity by admonishing the US for keeping quiet about Kashmir and encouraging India to boost aid to Afghanistan

Pakistan slams US State Department spokesperson's 'insensitive' remarks

Pakistan on Sunday angrily reacted to US State Department deputy spokesperson Mark Toner's critical remarks that Islamabad is selective in targeting terrorists and does not go after those threatening its neighbours

China lashes out at US for interfering in its internal affairs

China on Saturday lashed out at the US for describing jail sentences given to four human rights activists as "politically motivated", saying American accusations are groundless and constituted interference in its internal affairs

Washington wants dialogue between India, Pakistan to resolve Kashmir unrest

The US has said that it wants dialogue between India and Pakistan for resolving the Kashmir issue, amid a war of words between the two countries over the the unrest

Relationship with India is of incredible significance: US State Department

The US has said it views India as a vital partner in the region, adding that the relationship between the two countries is of "incredible significance" to the world, days ahead of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemns Islamic State bombings in Syria

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned bombings claimed by the Islamic State group in two Syrian coastal cities and voiced concern about the military escalation in and around Damascus.

Respect Pakistan's sovereignty but will target terrorists: US

The US respects Pakistan's sovereignty but will carry out strikes to eliminate terrorists who are targeting its forces, the Obama Administration said on Tuesday as Islamabad expressed concern over the drone strike by American forces on its territory to kill Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour.

US supports India's rise as capable actor in region: Obama administration official

The US supports India's rise as a capable actor in the region and deepening bilateral defence cooperation is a part of it, an Obama administration official said on Tuesday.

US offers assistance to India to meet challenges faced by Chennai flood

The US has offered assistance to India in meeting the humanitarian challenge posed by the Chennai deluge and condoled the loss of lives in the worst flooding faced by the city in decades.