'We're going to make a deal': Trump on India-US trade agreement

IANS | June 5, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States and India are moving towards a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “good friend” and signalling confidence that the two countries will reach a deal.

India, Zimbabwe agree to enhance bilateral defence ties

IANS | June 5, 2026 12:47 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India and Zimbabwe agreed to enhance bilateral defence ties by expanding existing cooperation in areas such as training, support and maintenance of common air assets, the Ministry of Defence said.

India, UK share Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: MEA

IANS | June 4, 2026 11:44 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said in a statement that India and the United Kingdom share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, released amid the visit of the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

Trump to revive coal plants, boost exports

IANS | June 4, 2026 10:37 PM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump is expected to announce what the White House described as “three historic, beautiful, clean coal announcements” focused on preserving existing coal-fired power plants, expanding coal exports and supporting new coal-fired generation projects, according to a White House official.

US senators challenge immigration freeze

IANS | June 4, 2026 10:36 PM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) Four Democratic senators have challenged a Trump administration policy that has paused immigration and citizenship cases involving nationals from 39 countries, saying the move has stalled green cards, naturalisation applications and work permits while leaving families and employers in limbo.

Pakistani military operations across Balochistan raise severe human rights concerns

IANS | June 4, 2026 8:48 PM

Quetta, June 4 (IANS) As violence against civilians continues unabated across Balochistan, Pakistani forces are conducting a massive military operation across several districts, deploying thousands of ground troops backed by gunship helicopters, artillery units, drones and armoured vehicles, local media reported, citing sources.