US urges allies to share defence burden amid threats

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:19 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) The United States is urging allies to assume greater responsibility for regional security as it confronts simultaneous threats from adversaries across multiple regions, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Canada, India forging new strategic partnership: Carney

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:13 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada and India are building a new strategic partnership across key sectors, including energy, innovation, and artificial intelligence, highlighting growing economic cooperation between the two countries.

US strategy prioritises deterring China in Indo-Pacific: Pentagon

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:10 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) The Trump administration’s new defence doctrine prioritises deterring China in the Indo-Pacific while pushing US allies to assume greater responsibility for their own defence, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby told the Senate Armed Services Committee

US senator flags H-1B visa abuse, DHS review underway

IANS | March 4, 2026 7:56 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) A top Republican senator raised concerns over alleged abuse of employment-based visa programmes, including the H-1B system and Optional Practical Training (OPT), prompting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm that it is reviewing the student work programme.

Middle East conflict shows failure of global order, says Canadian PM

IANS | March 4, 2026 7:30 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the escalating Middle East conflict reflects the failure of the international rules-based order, warning that decades of diplomacy and sanctions have not succeeded in stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Trump’s Iran strike ignites Capitol Hill fight

IANS | March 4, 2026 7:10 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran has triggered a sharp political confrontation in Washington, with Democrats calling it an unjustified war while Republicans say the action was needed to neutralise Iranian missile threats.

Oil prcies jump as Trump moves to secure Gulf shipping

IANS | March 4, 2026 6:48 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Oil and natural gas prices climbed sharply as the war involving Iran raised fears about disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping corridor for global energy, prompting US President Donald Trump to move to reassure markets and protect tanker traffic.

Trump, Merz discuss Iran war, trade tensions

IANS | March 4, 2026 6:41 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks at the White House, focusing on the conflict with Iran, transatlantic trade issues, and the war in Ukraine, as the two leaders stressed close coordination during what Merz described as “challenging times.”

US open to deal with ‘new government’ in Iran: White House

IANS | March 4, 2026 6:31 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Senior Trump administration officials signalled that Washington could move quickly to reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran if a new government emerges in Tehran and abandons nuclear weapons ambitions, ballistic missile threats, and support for militant proxy groups.