US $1.5 trillion defence budget push to target supply chain gaps

IANS | April 30, 2026 6:31 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) The Trump Administration is seeking to overhaul its defence industrial base and reduce reliance on adversaries, as lawmakers reviewed a sweeping budget proposal aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and supply chains.

Iran war raises concerns over US focus on China

IANS | April 30, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) The US war with Iran is prompting concerns in Congress that Washington’s military focus may be shifting away from countering China, as lawmakers warn of growing strain on resources and deployments.

US flags Chinese restrictions on access to Tibetan region

IANS | April 29, 2026 9:23 PM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) The US Department of State has highlighted that Chinese government regulations and procedures continue to impede travel to the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) and other Tibetan areas for US diplomats and officials, journalists, and tourists, with restrictions remaining in place throughout last year.

Global maritime law under strain amid Hormuz Strait tensions

IANS | April 29, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz crisis triggered by the recent US-Iran conflict is not just a regional flashpoint but a defining test for international maritime law — one that could shape how nations behave in other strategic choke points during times of crisis, a report said on Wednesday.