US nominees warn on China’s global push

IANS | April 29, 2026 8:19 AM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) China’s growing global influence drew sharp attention at a US Senate hearing, with diplomatic nominees warning of Beijing’s expanding footprint across Latin America, Africa and parts of Eurasia.

Trump, King Charles exchange symbolic gifts

IANS | April 29, 2026 7:44 AM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) The exchange of gifts between President Donald Trump and King Charles III at the White House was steeped in history, symbolism and carefully curated diplomacy, reflecting centuries of evolving ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.

US cyber, special Operations, central to modern war

IANS | April 29, 2026 7:26 AM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) The United States’ cyber and special operations forces are now at the core of modern warfare, lawmakers and military leaders said, warning that threats are “immediate, persistent” and escalating as Washington remains engaged in a widening conflict with Iran.

King Charles warns of volatile new global era

IANS | April 29, 2026 7:01 AM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) King Charles III warned that the world is entering a more volatile and dangerous phase, urging the United States and the United Kingdom to adapt their alliance to meet shifting global challenges.

US pivots to China in cyber operations strategy

IANS | April 29, 2026 6:41 AM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) The United States is sharpening its military focus on China as its primary long-term strategic challenge, with senior commanders warning that cyber capabilities and special operations forces will be critical in maintaining an edge in an increasingly contested global environment.

Trump hosts King Charles, revives old bonds

IANS | April 29, 2026 6:23 AM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) On a bright morning at the White House, President Donald Trump stood beneath fluttering American and British flags and welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla with a mix of ceremony, nostalgia and personal recollection — a carefully staged moment that sought to frame a centuries-old relationship as both enduring and evolving.

King Charles urges renewed US-UK alliance

IANS | April 29, 2026 6:19 AM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) King Charles III of the United Kingdom called for a renewed United States-United Kingdom partnership, warning that global instability and conflict require deeper cooperation between the two allies.