US SECRETARY OF STATE

Donald Trump has chosen Pam Bondi, a staunch ally and former Florida attorney general, as his US attorney general. This follows the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz amid sexual misconduct allegations. Bondi, who served on Trump's legal team during his first...

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive, as his Education Secretary, emphasising her commitment to "Parents' Rights" and plans to return education control to the states. McMahon’s journey spans wrestling, ...

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, a cryptocurrency enthusiast and head of Cantor Fitzgerald, for commerce secretary. Lutnick, a strong advocate for tariffs, would play a key role in implementing Trump's trade policies. The n...

The Philippines and the United States are set to ink a military intelligence-sharing agreement, bolstering their security partnership. The GSOMIA pact, to be signed by defense chiefs of both nations, enables the secure exchange of military informati...

At a Mar-a-Lago gala, President-elect Donald Trump announced North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as his pick for Interior Secretary. Burgum, a former software executive and staunch Trump supporter, is expected to prioritize increasing oil, gas, and mi...

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Senator Marco Rubio as his nominee for Secretary of State. Rubio, a former Trump rival and known China hawk, faces questions about his ability to stand up to Trump. Despite some Republican criticism of his for...

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell is set to visit New Delhi on November 13-14 for the first US-India Indian Ocean Dialogue. Campbell, joined by senior officials, will engage in discussions on Indo-Pacific security and prosperity. Additional...

India anticipates relief with Donald Trump's US election victory. Trump's likely pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, known for his pro-India and anti-Pakistan stance, has consistently supported strengthening US-India ties to counter China's in...

Donald Trump is assembling a new administration, potentially drawing from Wall Street and business executives. Key cabinet positions, including Treasury and State, could be filled by individuals like Scott Bessent, Jay Clayton, or Ric Grenell. Trump...

World leaders are preparing for a potential second term of Donald Trump as US President. They are trying to build relationships and influence his policies. Some are appealing to his transactional nature, while others are trying to moderate his views...

Since leaving the White House, former President Donald Trump and his associates have been actively cultivating business and diplomatic ties in the Gulf. Trump's company has secured deals for Trump-branded towers in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, while alli...

Election Day in the United States saw a mix of smooth sailing and significant hurdles. While most Americans voted without issue, bomb threats, primarily targeting Democratic areas, raised concerns about the safety of voters. Despite these threats an...

Election Day in the United States saw a mix of smooth operations and disruptions. While early voting proved successful, bomb threats, later identified as hoaxes, forced evacuations and extended hours at polling places in several battleground states....

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Saturday to retaliate against attacks by Israel and its ally the United States targeting Tehran and groups it supports in the region. Also on Saturday, the Revolutionary Guards spokesman Ali Moha...

Some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now near Ukraine’s border in Russia, with plans to support Kremlin forces in the coming days. This deployment raises global concerns about escalating the war in Ukraine and further destabilizing the Asia-Pacific ...

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is relying on Indian-American support as the US presidential race approaches a tight finish. Indian Americans, the second-largest immigrant community in the US, could influence the outcome in key battleground states....

Israel-Iran War: Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities early Saturday, marking a direct response to Iran's recent missile attacks. Explosions echoed across Tehran, as Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) cited Iran's “relentless”...

As the US Presidential Election day approaches really close, Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign are getting more intense. If Donald Trump gets elected as the US President then it will be his second cabinet and the probable peopl...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel for his 11th trip since the October 7 Hamas attack, aiming to pursue a ceasefire in the escalating Gaza war and conflicts with Hezbollah. He plans to meet Israeli leaders and travel to Jordan ...