Iran war entering dangerous phase: US media

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:57 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) America’s leading newspapers are portraying the war with Iran as a conflict entering a volatile new phase, marked by widening strikes, regional retaliation, and growing uncertainty about its ultimate objective.

Child abuse images spread, US senators seek action

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:36 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) US senators warned that child sexual abuse images are being shared globally on a scale that outpaces victim identification, as a mother told a Senate hearing her daughter’s abuse material is “still online” more than 25 years later, and lawmakers pressed for tougher action against offenders and online platforms.

Stranded Umrah pilgrims return to Ahmedabad, families thank govt for support

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:20 AM

Ahmedabad, March 4 (IANS) Passengers arriving from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, were warmly received at Terminal 2 of Ahmedabad International Airport on Wednesday. Families and well-wishers gathered at the airport to welcome them home, expressing gratitude to the government for facilitating their safe return amid recent travel disruptions.

US urges allies to share defence burden amid threats

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:19 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) The United States is urging allies to assume greater responsibility for regional security as it confronts simultaneous threats from adversaries across multiple regions, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Canada, India forging new strategic partnership: Carney

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:13 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada and India are building a new strategic partnership across key sectors, including energy, innovation, and artificial intelligence, highlighting growing economic cooperation between the two countries.

US strategy prioritises deterring China in Indo-Pacific: Pentagon

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:10 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) The Trump administration’s new defence doctrine prioritises deterring China in the Indo-Pacific while pushing US allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defence, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby told the Senate Armed Services Committee

US senator flags H-1B visa abuse, DHS review underway

IANS | March 4, 2026 7:56 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) A top Republican senator raised concerns over alleged abuse of employment-based visa programmes, including the H-1B system and Optional Practical Training (OPT), prompting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm that it is reviewing the student work programme.

Middle East conflict shows failure of global order, says Canadian PM

IANS | March 4, 2026 7:30 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the escalating Middle East conflict reflects the failure of the international rules-based order, warning that decades of diplomacy and sanctions have not succeeded in stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Trump’s Iran strike ignites Capitol Hill fight

IANS | March 4, 2026 7:10 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran has triggered a sharp political confrontation in Washington, with Democrats calling it an unjustified war while Republicans say the action was needed to neutralise Iranian missile threats.