No Iran talks until ship attacks stop: US

IANS | September 4, 2026 8:37 AM

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) The United States will not hold negotiations with Iran until Tehran stops attacking commercial ships, Vice-President J.D. Vance has said, warning that Washington could use economic, military, diplomatic and covert pressure to protect global energy supplies and prevent Iran from rebuilding its nuclear programme.

India hosts Quad sherpas meeting, reviews progress across key pillars

IANS | September 3, 2026 11:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday hosted the Quad Sherpas in New Delhi, where they reviewed progress across key pillars, including maritime security, emerging technologies and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).