Tel Aviv/Tehran, March 7 (IANS) As tensions sharply escalated between the United States, Israel and Iran, the conflict entered its eighth day, with Israel carrying out a fresh round of strikes while explosions were reported at one of Tehran's main commercial airports.
Washington, March 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he is preparing a sweeping executive order within a week to address what he described as a crisis in American college athletics, warning that escalating payments to athletes and legal challenges threaten the financial stability of universities and the future of Olympic sports.
New York, March 7 (IANS) A Pakistani man has been convicted of plotting with Iran to assassinate US President Donald Trump in a verdict handed down coincidentally while Washington and Tehran are locked in a war.
Washington, March 7 (IANS) A US congressional hearing erupted into sharp questioning after lawmakers this week challenged a federal real estate agreement involving Pakistan’s Defence Ministry and the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, asking why Washington is involved in redevelopment discussions around a foreign-owned property.
Washington, March 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump claimed American military operations have severely weakened Iran’s armed forces, saying the country’s military infrastructure has been devastated amid escalating hostilities in the region.
Washington, March 7 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that Washington could temporarily ease some restrictions on Russian oil supplies and allow India to continue purchasing to stabilize global energy markets during the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The United States unveiled a $20 billion maritime reinsurance plan aimed at protecting shipping and stabilising trade through the Gulf region amid tensions linked to the conflict with Iran.
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The United States has granted Air India an amended foreign air carrier permit, allowing the airline to operate passenger, cargo, and charter flights between India and the United States.
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The White House released a “Cyber Strategy for America,” outlining a broad plan to strengthen US cyber defences, counter digital threats from rivals and deepen cooperation with global partners.
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The United States has filed civil forfeiture complaints seeking to seize more than $15 million allegedly linked to an illicit Iranian oil distribution network accused of evading American sanctions and using the US financial system to support entities tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
