US warns of China, Russia threats as space turns battlefield

IANS | April 30, 2026 9:43 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) The United States has warned that outer space is rapidly emerging as a contested military domain, with China and Russia expanding capabilities that could threaten global security, satellite infrastructure and international stability.

Putin calls for building nuclear-weapon-free world

IANS | April 30, 2026 9:37 AM

United Nations, April 30 (IANS) Russia, as a responsible party to and one of the depositaries of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), strictly abides by the letter and spirit of the treaty, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to the 11th NPT Review Conference.

US probes firms using Chinese AI, citing data exposure, censorship risks

IANS | April 30, 2026 9:24 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Two key US House committees announced that they have launched an investigation into national security risks linked to American companies using Chinese-developed artificial intelligence models, citing concerns over data exposure, censorship and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Vietnamese President To Lam to visit India from May 5-7

IANS | April 30, 2026 8:47 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam will visit India on May 5 for a State visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.