London, June 12 (IANS) UK Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has resigned from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government, citing deep concerns over defence funding and military preparedness, in a move that further exposes divisions within the administration over national security spending.
Helsinki, June 12 (IANS) Finnish President Alexander Stubb described India as an “influential actor” on the global stage and underscored the importance of hearing New Delhi’s perspective during a meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Kultarana Talks in Helsinki.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump suggested that recent US military action had reshaped Iran's leadership structure, saying a new group of leaders had emerged in Tehran and was proving more willing to negotiate with Washington.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) US lawmakers from both parties warned that America risks losing its technological edge to China unless it strengthens safeguards around artificial intelligence, as a Senate hearing highlighted growing concerns over national security, jobs and the rapid expansion of AI.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at boosting semiconductor manufacturing in space, arguing that the United States risks falling behind China in a critical area of advanced technology.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump predicted a sharp decline in global oil prices if a proposed agreement with Iran is finalised, arguing that greater stability in the Middle East and the reopening of key shipping routes would ease pressure on energy markets.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) China is moving aggressively to dominate biotechnology and is already implementing many of the policies recommended by a US national security commission, raising concerns that Washington could lose its long-held leadership in a sector increasingly seen as critical to economic and military power.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation that would create a new federal authority to review and monitor large foreign investment commitments in the United States, arguing that Washington needs stronger safeguards to ensure such investments benefit American workers and do not create ethical conflicts for public officials.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that Iran's leadership has approved a framework agreement with the United States that would permanently bar Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, raising expectations that a formal signing could take place within days.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) The United States imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana as the Trump administration accused the Communist government of using energy resources to sustain repression and enrich its leadership.
