Trump-Iran deal leaves key issues unresolved, says US Senator

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) Senior Democratic Senator Mark Warner questioned the strategic value of President Donald Trump's newly signed agreement with Iran, arguing that it leaves unresolved Tehran's ballistic missile programme, regional proxy networks and future nuclear activities while providing the Iranian regime with significant economic relief.

US senator expects PM Modi-Trump talks to strengthen vital India-US partnership

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:22 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump in France, a powerful US senator said the United States should be strengthening, not weakening, its partnership with India, arguing that punitive tariffs had sent the wrong signal to a key strategic partner.

Trump awards Medal of Honor to three US heroes

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:13 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest US military decoration, to retired Marine Major James Capers Jr., retired Army Major Nicholas Dockery, and posthumously to Marine Colonel John W. Ripley, honouring acts of extraordinary bravery in the Vietnam War and the war in Afghanistan.

Football connects India and France: PM Modi

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:14 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that football is another strong bond that connects India and France, adding that the passion for the sport is visible in both countries.