Us Policy

In a pro-Israel shift, Donald Trump administration upends longstanding US policy on civilian settlements in West Bank

Pompeo said that the United States was rejecting the Obama administration's approach, although he denied that the move was giving a green light to Israel to build more settlements.

India largest regional contributor to Afghan reconstruction, but failed to pursue deeper defence ties in Kabul: US Congress report

India's diplomatic and commercial presence in Kabul – and US rhetorical support for it – exacerbates Pakistani fears of encirclement, says US Congress report

Donald Trump asked Tayyip Erdogan to deal with Islamic State; how a phone call changed the Syrian war

President Donald Trump’s declaration in a phone call with Tayyip Erdogan that he was pulling US troops from Syria has stunned Turkey and left it scrambling to respond to the changing battlefield on its southern border.

UN 'deeply concerned' over Donald Trump's migration policy, says US must stop separating migrant children from parents

The United Nations on Tuesday urged Washington to immediately halt its controversial practice of separating asylum-seeking Central American immigrant children from their parents at the southern border.

Donald Trump's administration trying something new with Pakistan as policies post 9/11 have not worked: US official

The Trump administration believes that it is time to try something new other than maintaining strategic patience and offering inducements to Pakistan

Iran calls for Muslim unity to counter US' divisive policy, lifting Saudi Arabia blockade on Yemen

Iran on Sunday urged Muslim nations to forge closer cooperation to counter the US policy of seeking to create division among them.

Pakistan will be a 'priority' in neighbourhood diplomacy, says China's foreign ministry

China on Tuesday said Pakistan will be a "priority" in its neighbourhood diplomacy as the two countries are all-weather strategic partners and lend firm support to each other's core interests.

Pakistan, China discuss new US policy in Afghanistan and South Asia during eighth round of strategic dialogue

Pakistan and China on Monday discussed the new US policy in Afghanistan and South Asia and agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and closely work in various multilateral fora.

Trump to discuss wireless technology and drones with tech executives

The Trump administration still is considering whether to allow a sweeping expansion in drone use for purposes such as deliveries where aircraft would fly beyond the sight of an operator.

Narendra Modi's US visit: Having low expectations from Donald Trump may not be a bad thing for India

Narendra Modi's US visit might give India the opportunity that to set the course for a very transactional India-US relationship under Donald Trump that is based not just on common strategic imperatives but on quid pro quo