US faces twin nuclear threat - China, Russia: Trump official

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:34 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States is now confronting two nuclear peer adversaries -- China and Russia -- in a rapidly shifting global security landscape, Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno told lawmakers during a high-stakes congressional hearing.

US, Iran in 'productive' talks, says White House as strikes continue

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States and Iran are engaged in “productive” talks even as US military operations continue, the White House said, signalling a possible diplomatic opening amid an ongoing conflict that Washington claims is nearing its objectives.

When a robot walked into the White House

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:57 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) It was not a visiting leader, a celebrity, a sports star, or a senior official who drew the most attention at the White House. It was a robot.

Iran says messages exchanged with US through intermediaries, but no talks held

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:38 AM

Tehran, March 26 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that different messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries over the past few days, while Tehran has held no talks with Washington since the beginning of the US and Israeli attacks on the country late last month.

Trump, Xi to meet in Beijing in May after delay due to Iran war

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:26 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing on May 14–15 for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House has announced, signalling a renewed high-level engagement between the world’s two largest economies amid ongoing global tensions.

US says Iran war nearing goals, talks on

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:12 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The White House has said that US military operations against Iran are “ahead of schedule” and nearing core objectives, even as Washington continues “productive” talks with Tehran aimed at ending the conflict.

Anne Hathaway vows to stay away from stress

IANS | March 26, 2026 1:38 AM

Los Angeles, March 26 (IANS) Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has shared that something has shifted in her. The actress has made a "conscious shift" to stop living life as a "stressed person".