US ‘ahead of schedule’ in Iran objectives, says Rubio

IANS | April 1, 2026 8:10 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) The United States is “ahead of schedule” in achieving its objectives in Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News, asserting that ongoing military operations are being carried out with “extraordinary efficiency.”

Trump to attend court on birthright case

IANS | April 1, 2026 7:29 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he plans to attend a US Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, as the top court prepares to take up a closely watched legal challenge to his executive order on the issue.

US strips citizenship over China-linked theft

IANS | April 1, 2026 7:08 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) A US federal judge has stripped a married couple of their American citizenship after they were convicted of stealing sensitive medical trade secrets and sharing them with China, the Justice Department said.

Trump to address nation on Iran conflict

IANS | April 1, 2026 7:05 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will address the nation on Wednesday night (Thursday morning local India time) with an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran, the White House said, as fighting involving the US and Israel enters its second month.

Trump indicates US may step back from Hormuz security

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:45 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signalled a potential shift in American policy on securing the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that other countries may need to take responsibility for protecting the critical shipping lane once US operations wind down.

Trump signs order on mail ballot rules

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at tightening election procedures, focusing on voter rolls and mail-in ballots, which he said would help “secure elections in the future.”

US may exit Iran war in weeks: Trump

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said American forces could exit the ongoing conflict with Iran within weeks, asserting that Washington had already achieved its core objective of neutralising Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.