US military defends Iran strikes

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:51 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) The Trump administration’s Iran campaign came under intense scrutiny at a Senate hearing, with US military commanders claiming Tehran’s military capabilities had been severely degraded even as lawmakers warned of rising economic and regional risks.

California Governor appoints Indian American to Structural Pest Control Board

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of appointments across state agencies, including the appointment of Indian American business executive Yogesh “Yogi” Chugh to the Structural Pest Control Board, according to an official statement released by the Governor’s office.

UAE condemns terrorist attack on Indian vessel as PM Modi heads to Abu Dhabi

IANS | May 15, 2026 12:35 AM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a sweeping condemnation on Friday of what it called a “terrorist attack” targeting an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Gulf nation later today for a high-stakes bilateral visit.

Pakistani forces kill civilian, disappear another in Balochistan

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:22 PM

Quetta, May 14 (IANS) As violence against civilians continues unabated across Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation on Thursday highlighted the extrajudicial killing of one civilian and the enforced disappearance of another, allegedly at the hands of Pakistani forces.

UAE supported aggression against Tehran: Iran

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:20 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister on Thursday stated that the United Arab Emirates had played a significant role in the aggression against Iran during the second session of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi.