Trump says Iran 'wants deal', cites gains

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:28 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said Iran is seeking a deal with Washington but is hesitant to publicly acknowledge it, even as he claimed major military gains against Tehran.

US officials, lawmakers warn of China edge in space shift

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:56 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) US lawmakers and officials have warned of risks in the transition from the International Space Station (ISS) to commercial space platforms, as China expands its presence in low Earth orbit.

Intensifying efforts to secure Hormuz, stabilise global oil flow, says US

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:46 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States is intensifying efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz and stabilise global oil flows as its military campaign against Iran continues, with the White House saying operations are focused on protecting energy routes critical to the global economy.

US faces twin nuclear threat - China, Russia: Trump official

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:34 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States is now confronting two nuclear peer adversaries -- China and Russia -- in a rapidly shifting global security landscape, Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno told lawmakers during a high-stakes congressional hearing.

US, Iran in 'productive' talks, says White House as strikes continue

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States and Iran are engaged in “productive” talks even as US military operations continue, the White House said, signalling a possible diplomatic opening amid an ongoing conflict that Washington claims is nearing its objectives.

When a robot walked into the White House

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:57 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) It was not a visiting leader, a celebrity, a sports star, or a senior official who drew the most attention at the White House. It was a robot.

Iran says messages exchanged with US through intermediaries, but no talks held

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:38 AM

Tehran, March 26 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that different messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries over the past few days, while Tehran has held no talks with Washington since the beginning of the US and Israeli attacks on the country late last month.