From India to NIST: Raman outlines innovation agenda

IANS | March 6, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) Arvind Raman, an Indian-born engineering scholar nominated to lead the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), told senators that the agency must focus on accelerating American innovation and setting global technology standards as the United States competes with China in emerging technologies.

AI, deepfakes driving surge in US scams

IANS | March 6, 2026 8:10 AM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology are accelerating financial scams in the United States, lawmakers were told, as banks and credit unions warned that criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tools to impersonate victims, manipulate consumers, and steal billions of dollars.

Modern wars demand drone dominance: Pentagon

IANS | March 6, 2026 7:31 AM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) The Pentagon told US lawmakers that modern warfare is being reshaped by cheap, mass-produced drones, warning that battlefield lessons from Ukraine and recent combat involving Iran make it imperative for the United States to rapidly build a domestic drone industry and arm troops with large numbers of unmanned systems.

US military strategy aims to block China's dominance in Indo-Pacific

IANS | March 6, 2026 7:23 AM

Washington, Mar 6 (IANS) The United States’ new defence strategy aims to prevent China from dominating the Indo-Pacific, a senior Pentagon official told lawmakers, underscoring Washington’s growing focus on the region as the centre of global strategic competition.

Messi, Inter Miami honoured at White House

IANS | March 6, 2026 6:52 AM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami at the White House, praising the team’s historic season and welcoming football legend Lionel Messi in what he called a moment no American president had experienced before.

US using diplomacy; messaging to counter Iran, China propaganda: Under Secretary of State

IANS | March 6, 2026 6:47 AM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) The United States is strengthening its public diplomacy efforts to counter propaganda and influence campaigns from countries such as Iran and China while explaining Washington’s foreign policy to global audiences, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers told lawmakers during a congressional hearing.

Trump hints at progress on Cuba

IANS | March 6, 2026 6:32 AM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump hinted at possible developments in Washington’s policy toward Cuba, saying progress was underway and suggesting changes could follow after the United States concludes its current priorities abroad.

US-Israel strikes to expand in Iran says Pentagon

IANS | March 6, 2026 6:29 AM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) The United States signalled that its military campaign against Iran will expand in the coming phase of Operation Epic Fury, with American and Israeli forces preparing to intensify strikes aimed at dismantling Tehran’s military and missile infrastructure.

Iran calling to make deal, says Trump

IANS | March 6, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran is seeking negotiations after suffering major military losses, as American and Israeli forces continue strikes targeting Tehran’s missile and drone capabilities.