Trump tightens grip on Republican Party

IANS | May 18, 2026 12:57 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump tightened his hold over the Republican Party after Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy suffered a crushing primary defeat following years of political fallout from his vote to convict Trump after the January 6 Capitol attack.

Iran war fuels US inflation fears

IANS | May 18, 2026 12:51 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) Rising fuel prices and growing economic anxiety linked to the Iran conflict are beginning to create political problems for President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the US midterm elections, according to media.

China bigger threat than USSR: Ex-US Defence Secy

IANS | May 18, 2026 12:33 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) Former US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has warned that the United States is facing one of the most dangerous periods in its modern history, saying that China poses a broader and more formidable challenge than the Soviet Union ever did.

IPL 2026: Starc, Rahul, Porel, Ashutosh keep DC's playoffs hopes alive with five-wicket win over RR (ld)

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:53 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul top-scored with a composed 56 off 42 balls as Delhi Capitals sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday. The win was built on Mitchell Starc's devastating four-wicket burst in the death overs that had earlier pegged back a marauding RR to 193/8.