Trump warns Iran on Hormuz, power grid if deal is not reached​

IANS | March 30, 2026 6:31 PM

Washington, March 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the United States could strike Iran’s key energy infrastructure if a deal is not reached soon and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, even as he said talks were making progress.​

India, African nations hold talks on bolstering trade and investment ties

IANS | March 29, 2026 9:17 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday discussed the issue of strengthening India's trade and investment relations with Africa at a meeting with the ministers and ambassadors of African countries on the sidelines of the WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon.

'Conflict with Afghanistan could evolve into prolonged war if Pakistan allowed to conduct military operations'

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:54 PM

Athens, March 29 (IANS) Pakistan's ongoing conflict with Afghanistan could evolve into a prolonged war with severe consequences if Islamabad is allowed to conduct aggressive military operations in Kabul, as such a situation will not only destabilise Afghanistan but also reinforce a pattern of coercive state behaviour that affects international norms, as per a report.

WTO ministerial conference sets course for further discussions ahead

IANS | March 29, 2026 7:45 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS): Ministers and senior officials attending the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Africa's Cameroon participated in a series of meetings to address key issues on the WTO agenda and to provide political direction for the post-MC14 work ahead, according to a statement issued by the multilateral body.