China manipulating currency, US senators warn

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:37 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) Two senior US senators from opposing political parties have urged the Trump administration to take stronger action against what they described as China's continued currency manipulation, arguing that Beijing's policies are distorting global trade and hurting American workers and manufacturers.

Vance delays Switzerland trip for Iran talks amid logistical issues

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:33 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance's planned departure for technical negotiations with Iran has been postponed, although the White House said preparations for the talks continue and both sides remain focused on launching the next phase of discussions aimed at implementing the recently signed memorandum of understanding.

Trump-Iran deal leaves key issues unresolved, says US Senator

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) Senior Democratic Senator Mark Warner questioned the strategic value of President Donald Trump's newly signed agreement with Iran, arguing that it leaves unresolved Tehran's ballistic missile programme, regional proxy networks and future nuclear activities while providing the Iranian regime with significant economic relief.

US senator expects PM Modi-Trump talks to strengthen vital India-US partnership

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:22 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump in France, a powerful US senator said the United States should be strengthening, not weakening, its partnership with India, arguing that punitive tariffs had sent the wrong signal to a key strategic partner.

Trump awards Medal of Honor to three US heroes

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:13 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest US military decoration, to retired Marine Major James Capers Jr., retired Army Major Nicholas Dockery, and posthumously to Marine Colonel John W. Ripley, honouring acts of extraordinary bravery in the Vietnam War and the war in Afghanistan.