Trump won't accept 'bad deal' with Iran: US Treasury Secretary

IANS | May 29, 2026 6:25 AM

Washington, May 29 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump would not accept a "bad deal" with Iran, insisting that any agreement must address Tehran's nuclear programme and guarantee open shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan-based networks drive rising narco-threat along Indian border: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:21 PM

Washington/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Pakistan-linked networks have shown growing agility, adapting their tactics to evade Indian border defences and exploit emerging technologies. The rising use of drug-laden drones along the western border, particularly in Punjab, is emerging as a major concern, a report has highlighted.

Rubio’s Delhi visit reflects mature India-US ties and evolving Quad dynamics: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:13 PM

Washington/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The recent visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India reflected a more mature phase in relations between New Delhi and Washington, where strategic convergence continues alongside open discussions on trade frictions, differing geopolitical priorities, and ambiguity regarding American consistency, a report has stated.