Pentagon calls cybersecurity, digital networks a war weapon

IANS | March 25, 2026 7:20 AM

Washington, March 25, (IANS) The Pentagon declared cybersecurity and digital networks as central to modern warfare, telling lawmakers that its “digital backbone” is now a “weapon system” critical to how US forces fight, decide, and win future conflicts.

US Army launches drone marketplace

IANS | March 25, 2026 7:06 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) The US Army has launched a digital marketplace to speed up drone purchases and expand access to advanced unmanned systems for its forces and allies.

45 nations join Melania’s tech alliance

IANS | March 25, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump launched a new global coalition bringing together 45 countries and major technology companies, calling for a coordinated push to expand access to education and technology for children worldwide.

US readies 82nd Airborne Division troops for Middle East

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:59 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) The Pentagon is preparing to deploy thousands of troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, signalling a potential escalation in the Iran conflict even as Washington explores diplomatic options.

Oil markets volatile amid conflict fears, diplomacy hopes

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:42 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) Oil markets swung sharply as investors weighed fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict against signs of possible diplomatic progress, with prices briefly topping $100 before retreating.

US sends Iran 15-point war end plan

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) The United States has sent Iran a sweeping 15-point plan to end the war and dismantle its nuclear programme, media reports said, as President Donald Trump claimed Tehran “would like to make a deal.”

Markwayne Mullin backs DHS staff amid funding row

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:23 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that Department of Homeland Security employees working “30 days without pay” showed their dedication, vowing to stand with them “365 days” as a funding impasse continues.

Trump says Iran offered gesture as talks advance

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:18 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran had offered what he described as a significant oil-and-gas-related gesture tied to the Strait of Hormuz, using it as evidence that the United States was now dealing with interlocutors capable of reaching a deal.

Iran talks on, war ‘won’: Trump ​

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:44 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States is in active negotiations with Iran and declared that the conflict had been “won”, even as he swore in Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security at the White House.​