Washington, March 18 (IANS) US lawmakers moved to tax major oil companies as fuel prices surged sharply following the Iran war, with Democrats accusing energy firms of profiting while American consumers face rising costs.
Washington, March 18 (IANS) US lawmakers have warned that the ongoing Iran conflict is weakening America's strategic posture, with senior Democrats cautioning that resources are being diverted from countering China and other major threats.
Washington, March 18 (IANS) A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry is gaining traction in the US state of Minnesota, with more than 400 community members backing the move and lawmakers hearing testimony on rising incidents targeting Hindu Americans.
Washington, March 18 (IANS) The US House of Representatives faced a surge in cyber threats in 2025, with officials saying its websites were hit by 3 billion malicious attacks and staff received 178 million potentially harmful emails.
Washington, March 18 (IANS) China’s advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems pose a growing national security risk, US lawmakers and industry experts said, with concerns ranging from data access and cyber vulnerabilities to supply-chain dependence and military use.
Washington, March 18 (IANS) The United States authorised more than $330 billion in arms exports last fiscal year, a senior State Department official said, as the Trump administration moved to overhaul a slow and complex defence sales system to speed up deliveries to allies.
Washington, March 18 (IANS) US forces have carried out fresh strikes on Iranian missile positions along the Strait of Hormuz, targeting what military officials described as a direct threat to international shipping, as Operation Epic Fury intensifies.
Washington, March 18 (IANS) Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran, after National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Joe Kent resigned in protest, marking the first high-level exit from the administration over the war.
Washington, March 18 (IANS) President Donald Trump celebrated deep-rooted US-Ireland ties at the White House, hosting Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin for the annual Shamrock ceremony during which the two leaders highlighted shared history, heritage, and partnership.
Washington, March 18 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States carried out military action against Iran to stop it from acquiring nuclear weapons, claiming the operation had significantly weakened Tehran’s military capabilities.
