
Pakistan, China, North Korea: Donald Trump has broken from norm as he transforms US foreign policy in an isolationist one
When Donald Trump became President, it was unclear just exactly how he would handle being the most powerful man in the world. Now it is terrifyingly clear.

US suspends $1.1 billion security assistance to Pakistan, accuses Islamabad of not taking decisive action against terror
The US has suspended more than $1.15 billion security assistance to Pakistan, accusing Islamabad of harbouring terror groups like the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network within its border

Pakistan on US watch list for 'severe violations' of religious freedom as Rex Tillerson re-designates 10 countries
The US has placed Pakistan on a special watch list for "severe violations" of religious freedom, the State Department said.

Pakistan must demonstrate desire to collaborate with US in fight against terrorism, says Rex Tillerson
Pakistan must demonstrate its desire to collaborate with the US in its fight against terrorism, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday

Donald Trump hits out at China for 'transferring oil to North Korea', claims Beijing 'was caught red-handed'
Donald Trump attacked China following reports that Chinese ships transferred oil to North Korean vessels at sea in violation of UN sanctions

Qamar Javed Bajwa contradicts self: Pakistan Army chief defends Hafiz Saeed while calling for better ties with India
During his first appearance before a Parliament forum, Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa urged the country's lawmakers make attempt to improve relations with India.

US in talks with China over North Korea sanctions, new measures likely to target oil products supply to Pyongyang
The United States is in talks with China on slapping new UN sanctions on North Korea and could put forward a draft Security Council resolution soon

India to be part of 'Vancouver Group' of countries, discuss nuclear threat emerging from North Korea in January
India will be a part of an international meeting hosted by the US and Canada next month to discuss North Korea's nuclear threat and ways to improve the effectiveness of the current pressure campaign against the reclusive nation.

North Korea shows no sign of budging over nuclear ambitions, calls possession of nukes 'inevitable' self-defensive measure
North Korea's friends and enemies have joined forces in opposing its determination to be recognised as a nuclear weapons state

UNSC to hold ministerial-level meeting on 'threats and challenges' posed by North Korea
UNSC will hold a ministerial-level meeting on Friday on the "threats and challenges" posed by North Korea to international peace and security.

Xi Jinping to meet South Korean president Moon Jae-in; North Korean nuclear crisis expected to be on agenda
South Korean president Moon Jae-In will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing amid mixed US signals about potential talks to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis.

UN chief Antonio Guterres warns against 'sleepwalking' into war with North Korea, calls for peaceful denuclearisation
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday warned the world against "sleepwalking into war" over North Korea

US policy on North Korea hasn't changed, campaign will continue 'till first bomb drops', says Rex Tillerson
The US State Department said its policy on North Korea "has not changed", following remarks by secretary of state Rex Tillerson that Washington is ready to talk without prior conditions

Status quo not enough for US, terror groups still allowed safe haven in Pakistan, says Rex Tillerson
Pakistan's political leadership would lose control if it does not begin the process of changing its relationship with the Haqqani Network, Rex Tillerson has warned.

US embassy unlikely to move to Jerusalem before 2020: Rex Tillerson
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said that the US embassy in Israel was unlikely to move to Jerusalem before 2020.

America has elevated its engagement with India: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
The United States has elevated its engagement with India as part of its effort of free and open Indo-Pacific, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said.

US closely watching OBOR but doesn't intend to 'contain' China's economic growth, says Rex Tillerson
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday said the US is paying a close attention to Beijing's 'One Belt, One Road' (OBOR) initiative, but sought to clarify that the Trump administration does not intend to contain China's economic growth.

US Secretary of State says he doesn't enjoy dealing with Pakistan as America's ties with country have 'drifted'
US Secretary of State said he does not enjoy dealing with Pakistan as America's relationship with the South Asian country has "drifted over the years".

Kim Jong-Un vows to make North Korea 'world's strongest nuclear power' amid rising tensions with US
Kim Jong-Un has vowed to make North Korea the "world's strongest nuclear power," state media reported on Wednesday, as the reclusive nation shows little sign of reining in a weapons programme fuelling global alarm

US secretary of state Rex Tillerson says Jerusalem's final status will be negotiated by Israelis, Palestinians
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday said the final status of Jerusalem would be decided by Israeli and Palestinian negotiators