Trump says Iran ‘has no military left’

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:19 AM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump said US military action against Iran was “going very well” and asserted that Tehran’s capabilities had been largely destroyed, warning that it must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.

White House placed on lockdown after shooting nearby

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:14 AM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) The White House was briefly placed on lockdown after US Secret Service officers shot an armed individual near the National Mall following a confrontation in which the suspect opened fire, officials said.

Trump flags Iran threat to shipping lane

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:52 AM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that Iran had fired on vessels linked to "unrelated nations" amid tensions around a United States-led maritime effort, raising fresh concerns over security in a key global shipping route.

Credibility concerns mount after Pakistan-mediated talks between US and Iran fail: Report

IANS | May 4, 2026 9:18 PM

Islamabad, May 4 (IANS) Pakistan may continue to position itself as a bridge between Washington and Tehran, but such a role cannot be manufactured through publicity or driven by a desperate search for global relevance. The repeated collapse of the Islamabad talks is therefore not just a missed “diplomatic opportunity” but a serious credibility setback, a report said on Monday.

Bangladesh sees decline in professional standards amid partisan influence

IANS | May 4, 2026 9:16 PM

Dhaka, May 4 (IANS) Bangladesh’s professional bodies are increasingly divided along partisan lines, leading to the sidelining of professional standards in favour of political interests. This trend serves personal ambition, including securing leadership positions and exploiting opportunities, often under the guise of party loyalty, a report said on Monday.