Trump spotlights Venezuela oil at Texas hub

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spotlighted a fresh oil arrangement with Venezuela during remarks at a major Texas export hub, arguing that expanded refining and exports from Corpus Christi signal what he called a historic American energy revival.

US designates Iran over detentions, war debate grows

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:08 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The United States designated Iran as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention”, escalating pressure on Tehran even as lawmakers sparred over the risks of a wider conflict.

Trump floats sanctions relief for Russia

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:53 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States “could” consider sanctions relief for Russia as part of efforts to end the Ukraine war, while signalling frustration with Iran’s nuclear negotiations and warning that Tehran “cannot have nuclear weapons.”

Duologue with Barun Das returns with Season 4

IANS | February 27, 2026 11:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The 4th season of the much-awaited ‘Duologue with Barun Das’, is set to return on Saturday, February 28, 2026. It is an unrivalled lineup that reimagines the idea of cerebral conversations.