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CIA, Mossad, Qatar PM lead high-stakes talks in Paris on Gaza hostage rele
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The closed-door talks involve key figures such as CIA Chief William Burns, Mossad Chief David Barnea, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Thani, and the head of Egyptian Intelligence Services Abbas Kamel.
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Former CIA Chief Mike Pompeo rules out 2024 presidential run
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Mike Pompeo, a former US Secretary of State and head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), announced on Friday evening that he would not run for the post of US president in 2024, putting to rest rumours that he would oppose former US President Donald Trump.
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China has doubt on the ability to invade Taiwan, says CIA chief William Bu
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Burns said it appeared likely that Russian President Vladimir Putin's setbacks during the invasion of Ukraine may have informed Beijing's sentiments, reported DW News.
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PM Modi's views on nuclear weapons impacted Russia amid Ukraine war: CIA C
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Bill Burns remarks comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 3 admitted that the conflict is "going to take a while."
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India, China's concerns about use of nuclear weapons have impacted Russia:
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
"I think it has also been very useful that Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Modi in India have also raised their concerns about the use of nuclear weapons as well. I think that's also having an impact on the Russians," Burns said during an interview with the PBS.
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Ukraine crisis forcing China rethink on Taiwan: CIA chief
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 22 (ANI): The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief has warned that China appears to be determined on using force in Taiwan but Russia's experience in Ukraine has affected Beijing's calculations on when and how - rather than whether to invade.
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CIA chief says Vladimir Putin "entirely too healthy"
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 21 (ANI): Chief of US' Central Intelligence Agency has dismissed the rumours that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unwell, saying that he is "entirely too healthy."
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Sri Lanka made 'dumb bets' on Chinese investment: CIA chief
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 21 (ANI): The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief has held China responsible for Sri Lanka's economic collapse, saying Colombo's "dumb bets" on high-debt Chinese investment have led to the catastrophic outcomes.
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CIA Director William Burns warns of 'ugly next few weeks' unfolding in Ukr
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 8 (ANI): Top US intelligence official William Burns on Tuesday warned of an "ugly next few weeks" in Ukraine amid ongoing Russian military operations.
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CIA Chief to meet with Russian government officials in Moscow on Nov 2-3
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], November 2 (ANI/Sputnik): CIA Director William Burns will hold a number of meetings with Russian government officials in Moscow on November 2 and 3 to discuss bilateral relations, the US Embassy in Moscow told RIA Novosti.
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'CIA chief secretly met with Taliban's deputy head'
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): The Central Investigation Agency (CIA) chief held a secret meeting with Taliban's deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Kabul, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday citing anonymous US officials.
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CIA chief had 'smooth' meeting with Kim Jong Un, confirms Trump
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [United States], April 19 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that CIA director Mike Pompeo met with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in a secret visit to Pyongyang.
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