US carried out major bombing raid on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island: Trump

IANS | March 14, 2026 7:09 AM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a major bombing raid on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, claiming American forces “totally obliterated” military targets at the country’s key oil export hub while deliberately sparing energy infrastructure.

US bill seeks H-1B relief for Alaska teachers

IANS | March 14, 2026 7:06 AM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) A US senator has introduced legislation to ease visa costs for public schools in Alaska that rely heavily on international teachers, warning that a new $100,000 fee per H-1B visa could worsen already severe staffing shortages.

US Senate honors Indian-American leader Sunil Puri

IANS | March 14, 2026 6:53 AM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) The US Senate paid tribute to Indian-American businessman and philanthropist Sunil Puri, with Senator Dick Durbin recalling his journey from a young immigrant arriving from India with little money to a civic leader who helped transform Rockford, Illinois.

US Democrats slam Trump, Russia oil sanctions pause

IANS | March 14, 2026 6:46 AM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) Senior US Senate Democrats have sharply criticised the Trump administration’s decision to pause sanctions on Russian oil, warning the move could enrich Moscow while doing little to ease rising energy costs for Americans.

US to deploy Marines, warships to Middle East: Reports

IANS | March 14, 2026 6:40 AM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) The Pentagon is sending additional Marines and warships to the Middle East as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on maritime traffic and regional targets, according to media reports citing unnamed US officials.

US-Venezuela move may ease fertilizer costs

IANS | March 14, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) The United States expanded authorisations for Venezuela’s energy and petrochemical sectors, a move that could help stabilise global fertilizer and oil supplies — developments closely watched by major importers such as India.

JD Vance defends Trump's Iran action, touts economy

IANS | March 14, 2026 6:29 AM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran and the administration’s economic policies during remarks in North Carolina, saying the government is working to keep Americans safe while strengthening the country’s economy.

US weighs fertilizer relief for farmers

IANS | March 14, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) The Trump administration is preparing potential measures to shield American farmers from rising fertilizer costs linked to global tensions, including developments involving Iran, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said at the White House.