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Afghanistan releases 3 Pakistani soldiers to Saudi officials on onset of R
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Deputy Spokesperson of Afghanistan Hamdullah Fitrat announced that those soldiers were captured on October 12, 2025, during clashes with Pakistan.
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USA cautions China to pull back as tensions escalate between Beijing and T
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"China's military actions and statements toward Taiwan and other regional actors unnecessarily raise tensions," said Tommy Pigott, the U.S. State Department's principal deputy spokesperson, on Thursday, according to Focus Taiwan.
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Rubio speaks to Australian FM as US condemns "heinous" Bondi Beach terror
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, the US State Department said Secretary Rubio "had a call today with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong to discuss the antisemitic terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach."
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UN calls on Pakistan to respect Imran Khan's human-rights and due-process
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UN's deputy spokesperson reaffirmed that the world body has urged Pakistani authorities to ensure the human rights and due-process rights of Imran Khan are respected. This follows his arrest and ongoing legal proceedings -- the UN has emphasized that in such politically sensitive case
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'Our focus on ending conflict, addressing humanitarian situation in Gaza':
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Tommy Pigott highlighted the priority of the US administration when it comes to the issue of Israel, where he stated that the focus is on ending the conflict, ensuring the release of hostages and getting in as much food as p
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"Quad countries are major maritime partners," US State Department Deputy S
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Houston said that these countries understand the maritime issues that these countries face.
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US student visa applications have opened, says State Department official
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston on Wednesday (local time) stated that student visa applications for the United States are now open and encouraged students to apply, while underlining that all visa decisions are taken keeping US national security in mind.
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India is an essential partner, we want fair and reciprocal trade: US State
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mingon Houston on Wednesday (local time) emphasised that India is an "essential partner" of Washington in the Indo-Pacific region as the talks for a bilateral trade agreement between both nations are underway.
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Quad focused on territorial integrity, sovereignty and rule of law, says U
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston on Wednesday (local time) emphasised that territorial integrity, respect for the rule of law, and sovereignty were part of the discussion during the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM).
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US to hold QUAD Foreign Ministers meeting on July 1: State Department
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the Foreign Ministers from the QUAD countries on July 1 in Washington DC for the QUAD Foreign Ministers Meeting, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for US Department of State Tommy Pigott announced on Thursday (US local time).
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"We are happy to see ceasefire... President is a peacemaker": US State Dep
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Following US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, Tommy Pigott, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, highlighted the importance of maintaining peace in the region.
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US welcomes India-Pakistan "ceasefire," commends both nations for choosing
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Following the recent cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, the US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasised the importance of direct communication between both countries.
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