US says Quad key to Indo-Pacific strategy

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:18 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration has said it is strengthening alliances, expanding cooperation with India through the Quad and moving to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China as part of its America First approach to the Indo-Pacific.

Stephen Miller says US asylum system effectively closed

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:15 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration has effectively closed the United States to asylum seekers and will continue expanding deportations, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said, outlining the administration's hardline immigration agenda.

US Senator Warner says Trump tariffs set back India ties

IANS | June 25, 2026 11:58 PM

Washington, June 25 (IANS) Senior Democratic Senator Mark Warner said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's tariff policies have set back the India-US relationship, saying that recent trade measures disrupted growing economic ties between the two countries despite their expanding strategic partnership.

Recurring attacks on minorities across B'desh spark concerns: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 11:42 PM

London, June 25 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing an escalating wave of attacks on religious minorities, particularly Hindus, while hundreds of incidents targeting Christians have also been reported. The country ranks 33rd on Open Doors' World Watch List, an annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most severe persecution, a report has highlighted.

India emerges as ‘preferred partner’ for Seychelles in maritime security and climate resilience: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 10:46 PM

Canberra, June 25 (IANS) India has increasingly positioned itself as a "preferred partner" for climate-vulnerable island nations like Seychelles through its island diplomacy, while enhancing maritime security cooperation and advancing climate resilience efforts. By accelerating support for Seychelles' security and blue economy, India is seeking to balance geopolitical interests with local legitimacy, a report has stated.