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India engaged with US on Section 301 proceedings and bilateral trade talks: Govt

IANS | June 3, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India remains engaged with the US on the Section 301 proceedings announced by Washington and is also parallelly engaged with the US for finalisation of a framework agreement on bilateral trade as was announced on February 2 this year and in accordance with the joint statement released on February 7, the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.

Bangladesh: Awami League alleges detentions, disruptions at senior leader Tofail Ahmed's funeral

IANS | June 3, 2026 1:04 PM

Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League alleged that the funeral of senior party leader Tofail Ahmed was marked by confrontation, detentions, and allegations of deliberate obstruction, despite the authorities' claim that the country has moved beyond the cycle of political vengeance.

Pakistan: Mounting waste, foul odors deepen Karachi's sanitation crisis

IANS | June 3, 2026 12:47 PM

Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) Sanitation conditions in several parts of Pakistan's Karachi continues to remain poor as animal waste and household garbage has not been collected by the waste collection vehicles even after seven days following Eidul Azha, local media reported on Wednesday.

Pakistan's Punjab govt employees battle rising expenses amid inflation

IANS | June 3, 2026 12:34 PM

Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) Leaders of the All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) Punjab have said that the soaring inflation in Pakistan has reduced the purchasing power of government employees, making it difficult for them to manage household expenses from their limited incomes, according to local media reports on Wednesday.

Forced labour import curbs: US proposes up to 12.5 pc tariff on 60 countries, including India

IANS | June 3, 2026 10:28 AM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) The United States Trade Representative (USTR), under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, has proposed to impose an additional up to 12.5 per cent tariff on India and 59 other economies over allegations of using forced labour to produce imported goods.

US to release results of Section 301 trade investigations over coming weeks

IANS | June 3, 2026 9:22 AM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer has said that President Donald Trump's administration will release results of its trade investigations into dozens of trading partners, including South Korea, China and Japan, "over the next few weeks."

Critical minerals now central to US diplomacy: Rubio

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:46 AM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) Critical minerals have become a central pillar of American diplomacy, with US embassies around the world increasingly focused on securing supply chains and reducing dependence on China, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers.

Rubio warns against China’s grip on critical minerals

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:30 AM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that China's dominance of global critical mineral supply chains poses a growing threat to economic and national security, saying the United States is expanding partnerships worldwide to reduce dependence on Beijing for resources vital to advanced technologies, defence systems and industrial production.

US prepares massive security operation for 2026 World Cup, DHS chief says

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:00 AM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday that U.S. authorities are preparing for an unprecedented security operation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the tournament as "78 Super Bowls in 38 days" as millions of fans are expected to travel across North America for the event.

Rubio calls Cuba growing security threat

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:47 AM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Cuba as both a failing state and a growing national security threat to the United States, accusing Havana of hosting Chinese and Russian intelligence operations while supporting anti-American activities across Latin America.

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India engaged with US on Section 301 proceedings and bilateral trade talks: Govt

Bangladesh: Awami League alleges detentions, disruptions at senior leader Tofail Ahmed's funeral

Pakistan: Mounting waste, foul odors deepen Karachi's sanitation crisis

Pakistan's Punjab govt employees battle rising expenses amid inflation

Forced labour import curbs: US proposes up to 12.5 pc tariff on 60 countries, including India

US to release results of Section 301 trade investigations over coming weeks

Critical minerals now central to US diplomacy: Rubio

Rubio warns against China’s grip on critical minerals

US prepares massive security operation for 2026 World Cup, DHS chief says

Rubio calls Cuba growing security threat

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