Trump says he doesn't care if Iran talks end

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:49 AM

Washington, June 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he was unconcerned about reports that Iran may halt negotiations with Washington, arguing that Tehran had taken too long in the talks and insisting that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remained his overriding objective.

Trump administration allowed AI chip loophole for China: US senators

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, June 2 (IANS) Two senior Democratic senators accused the Trump administration of allowing a loophole in US export controls that may have enabled some of America's most advanced artificial intelligence chips to reach Chinese companies, potentially boosting Beijing's military capabilities.

Trump says Netanyahu halted Beirut raid after his call

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:17 AM

Washington, June 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called off a planned military operation in Beirut after a direct appeal from him, and claimed Hezbollah had also agreed to stop attacks on Israel.

Lao Foreign Minister arrives in India for Joint Commission

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:47 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Thongsavan Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Lao, has arrived in India to co-chair the 10th India–Lao PDR Joint Commission Meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday.

BJP organisational meet reviews 12 years of Modi govt, expansion plans

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:45 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office bearers and karyakartas are meeting in the national capital to take stock of achievements over 12 years of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also to discuss future initiatives to broaden the party’s outreach across various sections of society.

MLA signature controversy deepens crisis within Trinamool Congress (Lead)

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:40 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress leadership's decision to expel two MLAs on Monday is being viewed by many as an attempt to contain the fallout from an alleged fraud, or a serious faux pas, which could prove to be the proverbial last straw for a party facing an existential crisis following its resounding defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.