Rubio says US probing Cuba sea shooting

IANS | February 26, 2026 9:27 AM

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is investigating an “incident off the coast of Cuba” after Cuban authorities reported what he called a rare “shootouts on open sea” episode, with Washington seeking independent confirmation of the facts and access to anyone involved who may be US citizens or residents.

US top general walks a tightrope on Iran: Report

IANS | February 26, 2026 8:44 AM

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been quietly drafting military options for a possible strike on Iran, even as he seeks to avoid direct confrontation with President Donald Trump, according to accounts published in US media.

US lawmakers to probe China’s reach in Europe

IANS | February 26, 2026 7:57 AM

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) A congressional hearing has been called next week to examine what organisers describe as China’s expanding reach into Europe’s economic sectors, public institutions, and research fields, and the risks it poses to US strategic interests and the NATO alliance.