Indian companies plan to invest over $20.5 billion in US: Sergio Gor

IANS | May 6, 2026 10:34 AM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Indian companies have lined up investments worth over $20.5 billion across sectors such as technology, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals in the United States, US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Wednesday, describing the momentum as a direct outcome of President Donald Trump's economic leadership.

US trade gap widens; India deficit narrows

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:53 AM

Washington, May 6 (IANS) The United States trade deficit widened in March as imports outpaced exports, even as the American goods gap with India narrowed compared to the same period last year, according to official data.

US presses Iraq for action against Iran-backed militias amid rising attacks

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, May 6 (IANS) The United States has pressed Iraq’s leadership to take “concrete actions” against Iran-backed militias, with a senior State Department official warning that Washington wants “action, not words” amid growing concern over attacks on American facilities in the region.

Rubio warns Iran of ‘total defeat’

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:00 AM

Washington, May 6 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran it faced “economic collapse” and “total defeat” unless it abandoned efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz and agreed to a diplomatic solution over its nuclear programme.