Indo-Pacific strategic theatre in 21st century: Paparo stresses importance of allies

IANS | April 25, 2026 9:01 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) The Indo-Pacific is “the defining strategic theatre in the 21st century,” Admiral Samuel Paparo, head of US Indo-Pacific Command, has told lawmakers, warning that Washington must sustain deterrence through alliances, forward military presence and technological advantage to counter rising challenges in the region.

US flags Chinas IP theft as security threat

IANS | April 25, 2026 8:28 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) US lawmakers from both parties warned that China’s alleged large-scale theft of American intellectual property poses a growing threat to national security, economic competitiveness and technological leadership, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that sharply underscored rising tensions in the innovation race.

India eyes US Southeast for trade expansion

IANS | April 25, 2026 7:59 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) India is stepping up engagement with the US Southeast as a strategic hub for trade and investment, with officials and industry leaders highlighting Atlanta’s logistics strength at a business roundtable.

US debate heats on minerals, China risk

IANS | April 25, 2026 7:37 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) A sharp partisan divide emerged in the US Congress over how to secure critical mineral supply chains, with lawmakers and industry witnesses warning that China’s dominance poses risks to national security while disagreeing on whether environmental laws are part of the problem.

US sanctions China refinery over Iran oil trade

IANS | April 25, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) The United States imposed sanctions on a China-based refinery and dozens of vessels linked to Iran’s oil trade, stepping up pressure on Tehran’s energy revenues.

Fuel surge hits airlines, sparks US clash

IANS | April 25, 2026 7:02 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Surging jet fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict are forcing US airlines to cut flights and raise fares, triggering a sharp exchange in Congress over energy policy and cuts to alternative fuel programmes.