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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicMichael Pompeo

Topic: Michael Pompeo

China sanctions Mike Pompeo, other Trump officials as Biden takes over

The officials, who are now banned from China and from doing business there, were instrumental in shaping Trump administration’s more confrontational stance toward China.

India hopes Pompeo’s visits to Sri Lanka, Maldives & Indonesia will reduce Chinese influence

US Secretary of State Pompeo travels to Sri Lanka & Maldives, says in Colombo US is a friend & partner, not ‘predator’ like Chinese Communist Party. Pompeo announces plan to open US embassy in Male.

UN Security Council rejects Trump’s plan to restore sanctions on Iran

In a sign of broad international opposition to the US effort, the UNSC chief says he hasn’t received a request to introduce a resolution rejecting the plan to 'snap back' sanctions.

US sanctions one of world’s most ‘significant’ drug traffickers — 32-year-old Chinese national

US imposed sanctions against Zhang Taotao and his Hong Kong-based Allyrise Technology Group Co. Ltd for trafficking fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

Stage set for diplomatic crisis as UNSC rejects Washington’s bid to extend Iran arms ban

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the UN Security Council’s failure to act decisively in defence of international peace and security is 'inexcusable'.

China has desire to expand power, incursion in Ladakh indicates its intention, says Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday asserted that Beijing under President Xi Jinping is testing the world to see if anyone is going to stand up to its threats and bullying.

It’s clear Trump’s hardliners are in charge of US policy on China. Houston proves it

Trump has allowed a small group of advisers led by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to push US policy towards sanctions & condemnations that culminated in the Houston decision.

After Pompeo visit, British MPs to ask Boris Johnson to get even tougher on China

Pompeo is set to meet MPs who want sanctions on Chinese officials cut the Asian superpower from Britain’s nuclear power program.

US reducing its troops in Europe to counter Chinese threat to India & others, Pompeo says

'We're going to make sure we're postured appropriately to counter the PLA. We think that the challenge of our times,' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

US secy of state Pompeo and Chinese counterpart Jeichi pledge cooperation after Hawaii meet

The meeting came amid a worsening strain in relations between the two countries with clashes on issues ranging from handling of coronavirus, human rights and Hong Kong.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.