Trump threatens new strikes as US disables third tanker linked to Iran

IANS | June 11, 2026 6:57 PM

Washington, June 11, (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened fresh military action against Iran and said the United States could eventually take control of key Iranian oil infrastructure, hours after US forces disabled a third commercial tanker accused of violating Washington's blockade against Tehran.

Piyush Goyal to visit Switzerland to push trade and economic pact

IANS | June 11, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is set to visit Switzerland’s capital Berne from June 12-13 for discussions with senior representatives of the Swiss Government and leaders of the Alpine country’s pharmaceutical industry, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

India lodges 'strong protest' with US over 'deeply worrisome' attacks on ships in West Asia

IANS | June 11, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it has lodged a "strong protest" with the American side, conveying deepest concerns on the ongoing attacks on ships with Indian seafarers in West Asia in the last few days. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called for an end to such attacks and stated that India attaches great importance to the welfare and well-being of Indian seafarers' community.