Unmanned Navy push gains urgency in US

IANS | April 22, 2026 7:24 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) US lawmakers have urged the Navy to speed up the deployment of unmanned surface vessels, warning that delays could leave the United States trailing adversaries adopting autonomous systems at a pace.

India steps up LNG push with shipment flag-off from US

IANS | April 22, 2026 7:17 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) India has stepped up its energy security push as GAIL (India) Limited flagged off an LNG vessel from a US terminal, signalling deeper India-US cooperation in securing cleaner fuel supplies.

US seizure at sea signal new phase in Iran war: Report

IANS | April 22, 2026 6:46 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) A series of US ship seizures and maritime interdictions far beyond the Persian Gulf is marking a new phase in the conflict with Iran, as Washington moves to choke off Tehran’s oil lifelines and test its strategic limits.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire; blockade stays

IANS | April 22, 2026 6:21 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran and ordered the continuation of a naval blockade, saying Tehran must first present a “unified proposal” before talks can move forward.

No plan to attend Islamabad talks: Iran​

IANS | April 21, 2026 11:34 PM

New York, April 21 (IANS) Iran on Tuesday said it has no plans at present to send a delegation to Islamabad for talks with the United States, citing “contradictory messages” and “unacceptable actions” by Washington, further clouding prospects of negotiations ahead of the ceasefire deadline.​

Iran-US talks uncertain as Tehran refuses to join before ceasefire deadline​

IANS | April 21, 2026 11:25 PM

New York, April 21 (IANS) With the clock ticking on the tenuous ceasefire, the resumption of talks between Iran and the United States was clouded by Tehran’s refusal to commit to participating in the negotiations as Tuesday drew to a close, even as President Donald Trump sounded confident it was on.