Rubio sees ‘much different’ future for Cuba

IANS | August 12, 2026 8:06 AM

Washington, August 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he is confident Cuba will be placed on an “irreversible path” towards a different future before the Trump administration leaves office, describing change on the communist-ruled island as a US national interest.

US senators target China tech loopholes

IANS | August 12, 2026 7:45 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Two US senators introduced a bipartisan package of four bills aimed at tightening export controls, tracking China’s artificial intelligence capabilities and protecting American technology from foreign espionage.

US senators move to secure Tibet’s future

IANS | August 12, 2026 7:31 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to deepen engagement with Tibet’s government-in-exile and ensure American support continues beyond the lifetime of the 14th Dalai Lama.

US forces disable ship accused of breaching Iran blockade

IANS | August 12, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) US forces disabled the steering gear of a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel as it allegedly tried to breach the US blockade of Iranian ports, according to a statement from the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM).

Kazakhstan: Indian Envoy, Almaty Guv discuss cooperation

IANS | August 11, 2026 11:53 PM

Astana, Aug 11 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Y.K. Sailas Thangal, on Tuesday met Marat Sultangaziyev, governor of Almaty Region, in the city of Konaev and discussed strengthening cooperation in trade and investment opportunities.

US lawmakers push key power link for India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

IANS | August 11, 2026 11:09 PM

Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US International Development Finance Corporation CEO Ben Black to prioritise an undersea electricity project they described as central to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).