Washington, March 23 (IANS) Oil prices fell, and markets rallied after President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran, a development closely watched in India for its economic impact. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said the United States would hold off on attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days after what he described as “very good and productive conversations” with Tehran on ending the conflict.He said the pause would remain “SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ONGOING MEE…
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Washington, March 23 (IANS) The US Senate has advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, just over two weeks after President Donald Trump announced that he would replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.The upper chamber advanced the nomination in a 54 to 37 vote on Saturday (local time). A final confirmation vote is likely to take place in the coming days.Mullin, 48, has served in the Senate since 2023 after a decade in the House represe…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the United States “knew nothing” about Israel’s strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and warned Tehran of massive retaliation if it “unwisely” targets Qatar again, after Iran struck a portion of Qatar’s LNG facility following the attack.Trump on Wednesday night (Local time) said Israel had “violently lashed out” at the South Pars Gas Field, “out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East,” but stress…
Washington, March 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a major bombing raid on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, claiming American forces “totally obliterated” military targets at the country’s key oil export hub while deliberately sparing energy infrastructure.In a social media statement, Trump said the operation was ordered by him and executed by the US Central Command.“Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the …
Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) Rapper Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is set to treat his fans with his first major show in the United States in years. The rapper is set to perform at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium next month, reports ‘Variety’.The rapper will be performing at the venue on April 3. A blast that went out to fans on Monday morning billed the show as his “only performance in Los Angeles”.As per ‘Female First UK’, fans were directed to his website to pre-register…
Washington, March 4 (IANS) America’s leading newspapers are portraying the war with Iran as a conflict entering a volatile new phase, marked by widening strikes, regional retaliation, and growing uncertainty about its ultimate objective.Analysis and reporting in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal examine the strategic intent behind the campaign against Iran’s regime and security institutions, while The Washington Post and USA Today document the war’s immediate fallout — missi…
Washington, March 2 (IANS) Senior members of the Trump administration will brief Congress on Tuesday (March 3) on the US-led military strikes against Iran, as lawmakers remain divided over the scope and legality of the operation.“Secretary Rubio, Secretary Hegseth, Director Ratcliffe, and Chairman Caine will brief the full membership of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, March 3,” White House spokesman Dylan Johnson said.Leading the House and Senate briefings will be Secretary of State Ma…
Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) In its 250th year, the United States is witnessing a rare reversal. More Americans moved out than moved in last year, a shift not seen since the Great Depression, a major financial daily has reported.The US experienced net negative migration in 2025, with an estimated loss of about 150,000 people, according to calculations by the Brookings Institution. The outflow is expected to increase in 2026. Total in-migration fell to between 2.6 and 2.7 million in 2025, down from …
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) After the killing of Mexico’s most wanted cartel leader triggered violent unrest across the country, rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh, who was in the country, shared an update about his well-being and said that he is “safe in Mexico” and flying back home. The musician, known for belting out hits such as Angrezi Beat, Brown Rang and Millionaire among many others, took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of himself standing next to a chartered plane.“Thnk u guys fo…
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) The killing of Mexico’s most wanted cartel leader has triggered violent unrest across the country, leaving highways blocked, vehicles torched, and American tourists stranded in resort cities, including Puerto Vallarta.Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed Sunday in a Mexican military operation that US officials said was aided by American intelligence.The Washington Post reported that “It was CIA intelligenc…