Shared beliefs, interests deepening ties among nations across Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean-Atlantic theatres

IANS | March 20, 2026 9:07 PM

Washington, March 20 (IANS) The national interests of the United States, India, Israel, Italy, and Japan form a critical allied bridge across the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean-Atlantic theatres, underscoring the importance of these regions to all five nations. This alignment should be consolidated into a resilient, resolute fabric advancing the shared beliefs and interests of these countries, a report mentioned.

US-NATO rift widens as Trump calls allies ‘cowards’

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:42 PM

New York, March 20 (IANS) The rift between US President Donald Trump and NATO deepened on Friday as he called members of the pact “cowards” and warned that he would “remember” their refusal to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

'India-EU trade pact offers path forward amid global uncertainty'

IANS | March 20, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The past year has tested the global order, challenging long-standing assumptions about trade liberalisation and cooperation, and yet, in this moment of uncertainty, the India-EU trade agreement offers a path forward, a Member of the European Parliament has said.