US bars foreign nationals from small business loan access

IANS | March 10, 2026 9:09 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new policy barring foreign nationals and non-citizens from accessing federally backed small business loans, saying the move is aimed at prioritising American entrepreneurs amid rising demand for capital.

Delaware courts Indian firms after Guv Matt Meyer's India visit

IANS | March 10, 2026 8:31 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) Delaware is seeking stronger economic ties with India following Governor Matt Meyer’s recent trade mission to New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, which opened new avenues for investment, clean energy collaboration, and research partnerships.

Trump defines victory, says Iran war may end soon

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:52 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that the US campaign against Iran would end “very soon”, defining victory as the point at which Tehran no longer has the capacity to develop weapons that could threaten the United States, Israel, or its allies.

Iran war costs $5.6 billion in two days: Report

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) The first two days of US military strikes on Iran cost about $5.6 billion in munitions alone, according to a report by The Washington Post, underscoring the enormous financial cost of the conflict even as President Donald Trump suggests the war could end soon.

US condemns Iran-linked attacks in Iraq

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:18 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned recent attacks by Iran and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq during calls with Iraqi and German leaders, the State Department said.

Foreign visitors in US must follow law or leave: Harmeet Dhillon

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) US Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon Monday said foreign visitors in the United States — including students on college campuses — must obey American laws or risk losing the right to remain in the country.

Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz Strait

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:09 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump centred his latest warning to Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, saying any attempt to block or disrupt the vital oil route would trigger overwhelming American retaliation.

US designates Afghanistan over wrongful detention

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:05 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) The United States designated Afghanistan as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the Taliban of detaining Americans and other foreign nationals to extract concessions.