Trump warns Seoul over Alaska pipeline

IANS | October 3, 2026 7:44 AM

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned South Korea that it could face a higher price if it does not sign on to the Alaska pipeline project soon, after being told that Seoul was still studying the proposal.

US senators warn of China silicon carbide push

IANS | October 3, 2026 7:39 AM

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US senators has urged the Trump administration to act quickly to protect domestic production of silicon carbide, warning that China is rapidly expanding its control over a semiconductor material considered essential for advanced weapons, artificial intelligence infrastructure and the electric grid.

Trump rules out US diesel export ban

IANS | October 3, 2026 7:25 AM

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump ruled out a ban on American diesel exports after European countries agreed to put more diesel into the market, saying the additional supply would help bring down energy prices.

India is 'watching your back': Goyal to diaspora in US

IANS | October 3, 2026 7:20 AM

Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) India will stand behind its people wherever they face difficulty or distress around the world, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has told the Indian diaspora in the United States, declaring that the country is “watching your back”.

G20 weighs changes to cornerstone MFN rule

IANS | October 3, 2026 7:13 AM

Milwaukee, Oct 3 (IANS) G20 trade ministers have opened a potentially far-reaching debate over changing the Most-Favoured Nation principle, a cornerstone of the global trading system, with some members signalling willingness to consider treating trading partners differently under certain circumstances.