US planning security strategy 10 years ahead

IANS | October 6, 2026 8:32 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) President Donald Trump's national security team is conducting strategic planning that extends as far as five to 10 years into the future, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, describing a weekend meeting at Camp David as part of the administration's longer-term approach to global challenges.

Trump in no rush for Canada trade talks

IANS | October 6, 2026 7:38 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he was in no rush to resume trade talks with Canada, accusing the neighbouring country of treating the United States badly and saying any eventual agreeme6t would require Ottawa to be “honest” with Washington.

US, nine nations target Iran activities

IANS | October 6, 2026 7:33 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) The United States, Canada and eight Latin American and Caribbean countries on Monday accused Iran and its proxies of terrorist activities and other malign operations in the Western Hemisphere and pledged greater coordination to counter them.

US backs Saudi right to defend against Houthis

IANS | October 6, 2026 7:26 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) The United States intends to honour its defence and security commitments to Saudi Arabia as Saudi-backed Yemeni forces counter a Houthi offensive, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, while declining to say whether Washington would provide air support.

G20 trade talks yield gains, expose divisions

IANS | October 6, 2026 7:22 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) The United States pointed to a G20 agreement against using food trade as economic or political coercion as a key outcome of last week's trade ministerial in Milwaukee, while acknowledging that major economies remained divided over forced abour, industrial overcapacity and changes to global trading rules.

Trump warns Iran, open to direct talks

IANS | October 6, 2026 7:17 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would “suffer greatly” if it was behind threats that prompted Washington to move military assets from Britain, even as he said he remained open to direct talks with Tehran.

US, Japan deepen technology partnership

IANS | October 6, 2026 7:16 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) The United States and Japan have agreed to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence, quantum technology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and space as the two allies expand a technology partnership aimed at strengthening secure supply chains and setting standards for emerging technologies.

Vance backs Alaska gas pipeline to Asia

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:54 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance said that the Trump administration expects a major Alaska natural gas pipeline to move forward, citing strong demand from Japan and other Asian economies, even as details involving South Korea remain unresolved.