US Airport delays mount amid DHS shutdown; Trump deploys ICE agents

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:48 AM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) Long security lines and growing passenger frustration hit major US airports as the Trump administration moved to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to help ease pressure on the Transportation Security Administration during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

Trump links deal to push for Save America Act

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:16 AM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he would oppose any deal with Democrats unless they back a sweeping legislative package he called the “Save America Act,” tying a range of contentious policy demands to ongoing negotiations in Washington.

All options on table in Iran conflict: US envoy

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:10 AM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) The United States is pursuing a dual-track approach on the Strait of Hormuz, combining allied burden-sharing with the threat of direct military action, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said.

NATO chief backs US strikes, warns on Iran threat

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte backed US actions against Iran, warning that Tehran is “very close” to developing missile capabilities that could threaten Europe, even as NATO assessed reports of a long-range strike on a US-UK base in the Indian Ocean.

Air India group to operate 30 flights to West Asia on March 23

IANS | March 22, 2026 11:35 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on March 23, even as services on several routes remain limited, according to an official statement issued by the airline.

ISL 2025-26: Sanchez brace powers Bengaluru past Inter Kashi

IANS | March 22, 2026 11:33 PM

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) A second-half brace from Braian Sanchez helped Bengaluru FC secure a 3-1 victory over Inter Kashi in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday. Earlier in the first half, Ashique Kuruniyan put Bengaluru FC in front before Alfred Planas equalised for Inter Kashi.