Trump to award Medal of Honour to three soldiers

IANS | February 27, 2026 8:14 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will award the prestigious Medal of Honor to three US Army soldiers on March 2, recognising acts of “gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty” spanning World War II, Vietnam, and the war in Afghanistan.

No chance of drawn-out Middle East war: JD Vance

IANS | February 27, 2026 8:09 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance said there is “no chance” that the United States will be dragged into a prolonged war in the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump weighs fresh military options against Iran.

Mamdani meets Trump in surprise White House visit

IANS | February 27, 2026 7:22 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, marking a striking encounter between two political opposites who have clashed sharply in recent months.