US sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:50 AM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an Iranian authority overseeing shipping control in the Strait of Hormuz, has been added to the Specially Designated Nationals List in a fresh sanction move under the US Economic Fury campaign, the US Treasury Department said.

China says Trump-Xi summit opened new phase in ties

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:10 AM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) China has said President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing early this month had produced progress on tariffs, trade mechanisms and educational exchanges, even as tensions persist over Taiwan and technology restrictions.

India, Canada reaffirm $50 billion bilateral trade as Piyush Goyal concludes landmark visit

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:20 AM

Toronto/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) With India-Canada bilateral trade currently standing at approximately $8.5 billion, both governments remain committed to their shared and ambitious target of expanding it to $50 billion by 2030, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said as he concluded a highly-productive and landmark three-day visit to Canada, an official statement said on Thursday.

US military launches fresh strikes against Iran

IANS | May 28, 2026 8:03 AM

Tehran, May 28 (IANS) The US military carried out fresh overnight strikes in Iran, targeting a military site that Washington said posed a threat to US forces and commercial vessels in the region, multiple US media outlets reported.

China tensions push bipartisan Indo-Pacific bills in US

IANS | May 28, 2026 7:53 AM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) Amid growing tensions in the South China Sea and rising concerns over Beijing’s regional assertiveness, two bipartisan US senators have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening diplomatic coordination and crisis management with Indo-Pacific allies and partners.