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Last updated: 26 Mar, 2026  
 Americas


Willing to negotiate with US but remains wary: Iranian President
IANS | 29 Aug, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran will negotiate with the United States, but remains wary of Washington, stressing that Tehran will honour its commitments only if the other side does the same.
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Trump's pick for Brazil ambassador prioritises trade, critical minerals
IANS | 17 Jul, 2026
US President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as the next US ambassador to Brazil told lawmakers on Thursday (local time) that expanding trade, securing access to critical minerals and strengthening cooperation against transnational crime would be among his top priorities if confirmed, while pledging to support Brazil's democratic institutions and freedom of expression.
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US clears $482 million support package for India's Apaches, M777 howitzers
IANS | 22 Jun, 2026
The United States has formally notified a proposed sale of sustainment support services and related equipment worth an estimated $482.2 million for India's Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers aimed at enhancing the operational readiness of the Indian armed forces.
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Hegseth calls for 'balanced' OPCON transfer where US military roles are 'honored'
IANS | 30 May, 2026
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday called for finding a "balance" in the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea in a way that respects the roles the US military has played for decades.
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Trump touts USD18 trillion investment surge
IANS | 21 May, 2026
President Donald Trump on Wednesday projected strong economic growth for the United States, claiming trillions of dollars in investments were flowing into the country as he predicted a manufacturing boom driven by foreign companies setting up plants across America.
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Trump says US on track to return to moon under Artemis programme, praises NASA
IANS | 30 Apr, 2026
President Donald Trump has said that America is on track to return astronauts to the Moon, as he highlighted progress under NASA’s Artemis programme and emphasised the strategic importance of space exploration.
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India opens digital portal for US business towards $500 billion bilateral trade target
IANS | 09 Apr, 2026
The doors to India-US trade have been opened wider with the launch of a digital portal to bring businesses from the two countries together in the march to $500 billion annual trade between the two great democracies, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
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US debt surge could ripple across global economy
IANS | 12 Mar, 2026
The US is heading towards an unsustainable debt trajectory that could trigger global financial shocks, economists have warned lawmakers during a Senate hearing, raising concerns that rising American deficits may push up global interest rates and ripple through emerging economies, including India.
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Trump denounces US court's verdict, broadens tariff offensive
IANS | 21 Feb, 2026
US President Donald Trump has mounted a forceful and combative defence of his trade agenda after the Supreme Court curtailed his use of a key tariff authority, accusing unnamed "foreign interests" of influencing the justices, announcing a new 10 per cent global tariff and signalling that even steeper trade measures -- including embargoes -- could follow.
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Trump signs order to boost coal use
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
US President Donald Trump declared himself the “undisputed champion of beautiful, clean coal” as he signed a new executive order aimed at expanding coal use and keeping ageing plants online.
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