Two men linked to Pakistan’s ISI killed by Baloch armed group in Balochistan

IANS | March 10, 2026 11:17 AM

Quetta, March 10 (IANS) At least two men allegedly linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency were killed, while another was detained after a Baloch armed group set up a checkpoint on the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) highway in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, local media reported on Tuesday.

$150m cricket complex coming up in North Carolina

IANS | March 10, 2026 9:47 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) A $150 million cricket complex is coming up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a development that local media reports could become the largest cricket stadium project in the United States and draw global attention to the fast-growing sport in America.

US bars foreign nationals from small business loan access

IANS | March 10, 2026 9:09 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new policy barring foreign nationals and non-citizens from accessing federally backed small business loans, saying the move is aimed at prioritising American entrepreneurs amid rising demand for capital.

Delaware courts Indian firms after Guv Matt Meyer's India visit

IANS | March 10, 2026 8:31 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) Delaware is seeking stronger economic ties with India following Governor Matt Meyer’s recent trade mission to New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, which opened new avenues for investment, clean energy collaboration, and research partnerships.

Trump defines victory, says Iran war may end soon

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:52 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that the US campaign against Iran would end “very soon”, defining victory as the point at which Tehran no longer has the capacity to develop weapons that could threaten the United States, Israel, or its allies.

Iran war costs $5.6 billion in two days: Report

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) The first two days of US military strikes on Iran cost about $5.6 billion in munitions alone, according to a report by The Washington Post, underscoring the enormous financial cost of the conflict even as President Donald Trump suggests the war could end soon.

US condemns Iran-linked attacks in Iraq

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:18 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned recent attacks by Iran and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq during calls with Iraqi and German leaders, the State Department said.