Rex Tillerson

U.S. lists Myanmar among worst offenders of human trafficking

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 - 11:10 GMT

The United States on Thursday placed Myanmar on its list of worst offenders of human trafficking.

Trump ousts McMaster, taps Bolton as national security adviser

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 - 10:59 GMT

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday chose as his new national security adviser John Bolton.

Tillerson ends Africa trip vowing US backing against terror

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 - 02:10 GMT

Tillerson brought his truncated maiden Africa trip to a close, promising the full backing of the US to two countries on the frontline of the war on terror.

Unwell Tillerson cancels Nairobi programme

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 - 01:40 GMT

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, on his first Africa tour as Washington's top diplomat.

U.S.'s Tillerson says Kenya should not stifle media, threaten courts

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 - 11:50 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday in Nairobi that he had shared his concerns with Kenya's president about the importance of democracy.

U.S. is open-minded but skeptical about North Korea overture

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 - 01:30 GMT

North Korea has earned U.S. skepticism for breaking all previous agreements over its nuclear program but the Trump administration is open-minded about potential talks.

U.S. secretary of state heads to Turkey after short visit to Lebanon

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 - 05:26 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson left here Thursday heading to Turkey after a several-hour visit to Lebanon.

Tillerson says U.S. Mideast peace plan 'fairly well advanced'

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 - 01:11 GMT

The U.S. administration’s work on a new Middle East peace plan is “fairly well advanced” and President Trump will decide when to announce it, Tillerson said.

Turkey's Afrin offensive has 'detracted' from fight against IS: Tillerson

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 - 10:51 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged allies Tuesday to stay focused on fighting the Islamic State group.

U.S. military aid to Egypt to be fully allocated: Abu Zeid

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 - 10:07 GMT

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid said that the U.S. Administration called on the Congress to allocate the full $1.3 billion annual military aid to Egypt.

Jerusalem borders to be determined later: U.S. Tillerson

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 - 11:39 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with his U.S. counterpart Secretary of State Rex Tillerson who has started his Middle East tour on Monday.

From Egypt’s launch pad, Tillerson kicks off Mideast tour

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 - 09:54 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with his U.S. counterpart Secretary of State Rex Tillerson who has started his Middle East tour on Monday.

Erdogan aide meets U.S. National security adviser in Turkey

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 - 01:30 GMT

U.S. national security adviser H.R. McMaster held talks on Sunday in Istanbul with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman.

Rex Tillerson arrives in Cairo to kick off Middle East tour

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 - 04:27 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Cairo on Sunday to kick off his Middle East tour

U.S. assistant secretary of state arrives in Cairo

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 - 01:10 GMT

U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Satterfield arrived here on Saturday, after wrapping up his visit to Lebanon.

U.S. Secretary of State to visit Egypt amid Mideast tour

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 - 11:30 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will pay a tour for a week to the countries of Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Kuwait.

Tillerson to visit Peru and Colombia, dogged by Trump aid threat

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 - 02:00 GMT

Trump's call this week to cut aid for countries where drugs are produced or trafficked could cast a shadow on Secretary of State Tillerson's South America visit.

China accuses U.S. of disrespect after Latin America comments

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 - 10:25 GMT

After U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned countries in the region against excessive reliance on economic ties with China.

Venezuela military ouster remarks dog Tillerson in Latin America

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 - 10:58 GMT

Tillerson's first tour of Latin America got off to a rocky start on Friday with U.S. ally Mexico.

Latin America should not rely on China -U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 - 12:10 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned Latin American countries on Thursday against excessive reliance on economic ties with China.

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