Rubio blames Left for 'destroying' Latin American nations

IANS | September 10, 2026 9:13 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused left-wing movements of damaging countries across Latin America and aligning themselves with criminal drug-trafficking organisations that threaten regional governments and American security.

US manufacturing roaring back, says Scott Bessent

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:48 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that American manufacturing is “roaring back”, presenting President Donald Trump’s economic agenda as a combination of tax cuts, trade deals and deregulation that is driving new investment and job creation.

US still blows up drug boats, depends on threat it poses, says Rubio

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:15 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The United States continues to destroy suspected drug-trafficking vessels when necessary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, while stressing that each operation is reviewed by lawyers and conducted under agreements with regional partners.

'Pointless trade war': Trump’s Canada tariffs draw Senate fire

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:10 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) Five Democratic US senators have accused President Donald Trump of deepening a “pointless trade war” with Canada, warning that new tariffs would raise prices, hurt American businesses and push a key ally towards other trading partners, including China.

US birthright citizenship debate puts visa families in focus

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:04 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The citizenship rights of US-born children of temporary visa holders came under renewed scrutiny as Republican lawmakers advocated restrictions and Democrats said the 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship at birth.