Rubio to defend ‘America First’ agenda

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:52 AM

Washington, June 2 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to tell lawmakers on Tuesday that the Trump administration has reshaped US foreign policy around advancing American interests, defending a sweeping overhaul of foreign aid, diplomacy and regional security as he makes the case for the administration's State Department budget request.

Trump says he doesn't care if Iran talks end

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:49 AM

Washington, June 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he was unconcerned about reports that Iran may halt negotiations with Washington, arguing that Tehran had taken too long in the talks and insisting that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remained his overriding objective.

Trump administration allowed AI chip loophole for China: US senators

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, June 2 (IANS) Two senior Democratic senators accused the Trump administration of allowing a loophole in US export controls that may have enabled some of America's most advanced artificial intelligence chips to reach Chinese companies, potentially boosting Beijing's military capabilities.

Trump says Netanyahu halted Beirut raid after his call

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:17 AM

Washington, June 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called off a planned military operation in Beirut after a direct appeal from him, and claimed Hezbollah had also agreed to stop attacks on Israel.

Lao Foreign Minister arrives in India for Joint Commission

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:47 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Thongsavan Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Lao, has arrived in India to co-chair the 10th India–Lao PDR Joint Commission Meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday.