US-India humanitarian partnership aims to expand school nutrition programmes globally

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:23 AM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) A new partnership between US anti-hunger organisation Share Our Strength and India-focused humanitarian groups is seeking to expand school nutrition programmes across India and other developing nations, with leaders on both sides calling child hunger a “solvable problem” that requires global collaboration and government engagement.

Trump says Iran ‘wants to make deal so badly’

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:10 AM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran “wants to make a deal so badly” after recent American military strikes, while claiming Tehran’s military infrastructure had been largely destroyed and insisting the country would not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.

Africa terror threat alarms US lawmakers

IANS | May 20, 2026 8:00 AM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) Senior US military commanders warned Congress that Africa has become the new global centre of terrorism, with extremist groups rapidly expanding across the continent and posing growing threats to American and allied interests.

US Admiral says Iran ‘significantly weaker’ after strikes

IANS | May 20, 2026 7:42 AM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) Admiral Brad Cooper on defended the Trump administration’s military campaign against Iran, telling lawmakers that Tehran’s military capabilities had been “significantly degraded” following weeks of US-led operations across the Middle East.

Vance accuses Biden of asylum fraud

IANS | May 20, 2026 7:12 AM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance accused the previous Biden administration of allowing widespread abuse of the American asylum system and said the Trump administration was prosecuting immigration-related fraud while tightening border enforcement.

Trump unveils ‘drone-proof’ White House ballroom

IANS | May 20, 2026 7:08 AM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump described the new White House ballroom project as a “drone-proof” military-grade structure designed to protect the presidential complex, saying it would become “one of the most beautiful buildings” in Washington.