India plays an 'important role', at cornerstone of US approach to Indo-Pacific: Rubio

IANS | May 23, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Asserting that India-US partnership continues to deepen, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday said that relationship with New Delhi remains at the cornerstone of Washington's approach to the Indo-Pacific and both countries will have some "exciting and new announcements" to make about the development and the strengthening of the relationship in the coming months.

Rubio meets PM Modi, extends Trump's invite to visit White House

IANS | May 23, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Visiting US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon after his arrival in New Delhi and extended an invite on behalf of US President Donald Trump for PM Modi to visit the White House in the near future.

Cyprus President concludes 'productive' India visit

IANS | May 23, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The State Visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to India concluded on Saturday with both nations announcing a major upgrade in bilateral relations by elevating ties to a Strategic Partnership.

Trump says Iran wants nuclear deal with US

IANS | May 23, 2026 1:32 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that Iran was eager to reach a deal with the United States but warned that Washington would continue to pressure Tehran because "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon".