US, Japan deepen technology partnership

IANS | October 6, 2026 7:16 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) The United States and Japan have agreed to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence, quantum technology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and space as the two allies expand a technology partnership aimed at strengthening secure supply chains and setting standards for emerging technologies.

Vance backs Alaska gas pipeline to Asia

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:54 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance said that the Trump administration expects a major Alaska natural gas pipeline to move forward, citing strong demand from Japan and other Asian economies, even as details involving South Korea remain unresolved.

Trump claims Iran behind flydubai attack

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:45 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he personally believes Iran was responsible for the attempted attack on a FlyDubai flight, even as Vice President JD Vance said he had not seen anything conclusive linking Tehran to the incident.

UN chief calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:18 AM

United Nations, Oct 6 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks.

Iran's president, FM vow defence of national interests

IANS | October 6, 2026 6:05 AM

Tehran, Oct 6 (IANS) Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with visiting Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Tehran seperately, each stressing Iran's resolve to defend its national interests and security.

US launches sweeping citizenship crackdown

IANS | October 6, 2026 5:55 AM

Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) The Trump administration has launched what it calls the largest denaturalisation effort in modern US history, moving to strip 40 naturalised Americans of their citizenship over allegations ranging from immigration fraud and concealed crimes to espionage and acting as an agent of a foreign government.