Drugmakers pledge billions for US plants

IANS | September 1, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) Nine pharmaceutical companies have committed $19.6 billion for manufacturing and other operations in the United States as President Donald Trump presses the industry to move medicine production back into the country.

Trump says Iran has no clear leader

IANS | September 1, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said Iran does not appear to have a clear leader after renewed American military action, claiming that the country’s armed forces have been reduced to a fraction of their previous strength.

US puts tariffs, Iran risks at G20 centre

IANS | September 1, 2026 8:00 AM

Asheville, Sep 1 (IANS) The Trump administration has used a meeting of G20 finance ministers in Asheville to press for stronger economic growth, fairer trade and regulatory reform, while warning that Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz poses a risk to the global economy and energy security.

Minister Rijiju calls on Serbian PM, discusses strengthening ties

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:33 PM

Belgrade, Aug 31 (IANS) Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs, on Monday, called on Duro Macut, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade and discussed further strengthening ties between the two nations.