US rescues missing fighter jet pilot in Iran, confirms Trump

IANS | April 5, 2026 10:04 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that a second US crew member from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran has been successfully recovered, following what he described as one of the most daring search and rescue missions in American military history.

Hormuz crisis hits economy across world: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a widening global economic shock as energy markets reel from supply disruptions, according to a report.

US Senator slams China on religious freedom

IANS | April 5, 2026 6:45 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) A senior US lawmaker has criticised China’s record on religious freedom ahead of Easter, accusing the Chinese Communist Party of persecuting Christians and calling for greater freedoms in the country.

US senators warn on Chinese autos threat

IANS | April 5, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) Top US senators have urged President Donald Trump to block Chinese automakers from operating in the United States, warning of risks to national security and American jobs, according to a congressional press release.

Global leaders bypass US to tackle Strait of Hormuz crisis

IANS | April 5, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) World leaders are moving to contain the Strait of Hormuz crisis without direct US leadership, as deepening divisions emerge between Washington and its European allies over the Iran war and its global fallout.

Trump gives Iran 48-hour warning​

IANS | April 4, 2026 10:45 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump Saturday warned Iran that “time is running out,” giving what he described as “48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them,” as lawmakers in Congress sharply criticised his strategy and authority in the escalating conflict.​

Iran's attack on US radar exposes gaps in China's defence system: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:18 PM

Hong Kong, April 4 (IANS) With Iran striking and destroying the US AN/TPY-2 radar in Jordan - deployed without the protection of a "well-networked system-of-systems architecture" - amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, China’s fragmented intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in the South China Sea (SCS) could be similarly vulnerable, a report stated on Saturday.