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US designates Palau, Marshall Islands officials for corruption

US designates Palau Senate president Hokkons Baules and Marshall Islands ex-mayor Anderson Jibas for "significant corruption". They and families face US entry ban over bribery from China-linked actors and misuse of US aid funds. Move aims to curb corruption and counter China's Pacific influence.

2026-02-11T03:04:26.512822+00:00 IST

Trump reiterates claim of stopping India-Pak war

Trump said that he stopped the conflict using tariffs as a weapon.

2026-02-11T01:32:10.032963+00:00 IST

Trump 'kicked' Epstein out because he was 'creep': WH Press Secy

While addressing her press briefing, Leavitt asserted that the release of Epstein files now shows the transparency Trump has.

2026-02-11T01:30:36.483024+00:00 IST

Energy, deregulation on cards during Netanyahu-Trump meet: WH

During a press briefing, Leavitt also announced of Trump's rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding.

2026-02-10T22:46:12.037358+00:00 IST

India can be “way station” for US supply chains: USTR

In an interview with Fox News, Ambassador Greer, when asked whether India could be the right place for US companies to move supply chains out of China, said India was a viable option for companies seeking to diversify away from China, noting its manufacturing capacity and workforce strength.

2026-02-10T17:38:27.050480+00:00 IST

US President Trump plans to visit Beijing in April: Report

Trump said, Xi is "coming to the White House, toward the end of the year. We have a very good relationship. And, you know, it's important that I have a good relationship and for him, that he has a good relationship with me. We have to have a good -- these are the two most powerful countries in the world and we have a very good relationship."

2026-02-10T06:41:37.206690+00:00 IST

US: 16-year-old held after shooting inside Rockville high school

An active incident at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville led to a shooting on Tuesday afternoon. One student was injured and is stable. A 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody, with authorities confirming there is no further threat.

2026-02-10T06:01:13.087106+00:00 IST

US cautions American vessels in Strait of Hormuz to remain "as far as possible" from Iranian waters

The United States has issued new navigation guidelines for US-flagged vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, advising them to avoid Iran's territorial waters and exercise caution amid heightened tensions, following recent US-Iran indirect talks and ongoing regional security concerns.

2026-02-10T04:50:53.136702+00:00 IST

Canada treats US “unfairly”: US President Donald Trump

He wrote, "As everyone knows, the Country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and FAST! But imagine, Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. They own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content."

2026-02-10T03:03:27.353863+00:00 IST

UN Chief expresses concerns over Israeli security cabinet decisio

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed concerns over a series of decisions approved by Israel's security cabinet aimed at authorising administrative and enforcement measures in areas A and B of the West Bank. He called on Israel to reverse the decision which erodes the prospect for two-state solution.

2026-02-10T02:48:15.526442+00:00 IST

"Historic India-US trade deal" will open Indian markets to Americ

"Last Friday, in a Joint Statement, President Donald J. Trump announced a trade deal between the United States and India that will open up India's market of over 1.4 billion people to American products," the statement said.

2026-02-10T00:15:04.223207+00:00 IST

US, B'desh ink agreement on reciprocal trade

"Under President Trump's leadership, the United States is pursuing a trade policy that delivers real results for American workers and businesses, strengthening our economic and security partnerships abroad," the statement quoted Greer as saying.

2026-02-09T21:46:50.703591+00:00 IST

Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibet, disinformation

Sikyong Penpa Tsering met US Senator Jeff Merkley on February 5 as part of his official advocacy programme in Washington, DC. Merkley a long-time and consistent supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve Tibet Act of 2024, according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

2026-02-09T07:39:05.557860+00:00 IST

USISPF appoints Singh as Chair Global Value Chains Committee

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) announced on Monday the appointment of Rohit Kumar Singh, former Secretary, Government of India, as Chair of the USISPF Global Value Chains Committee and Advisor to the USISPF Board of Directors.

2026-02-09T07:17:37.101790+00:00 IST

ETGE marked 29th anniversary of Ghulja massacre

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) marked the 29th anniversary of the 1997 Ghulja Massacre, renewing its call for decisive international action against China's policies in East Turkistan, as noted in a post shared by ETGE on X.

2026-02-09T06:35:34.409332+00:00 IST

Trump credits record market, national security gains to tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) claimed credit for the record stock market performance and gains in American national security--calling it driven by tariffs. He also predicted Dow to touch a record 100,000 by the end of his term.

2026-02-09T05:17:47.571996+00:00 IST

Trump hails Japan PM Takaichi's win

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "Congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Coalition on a LANDSLIDE Victory in today's very important Vote." He described Takaichi as "a highly respected and very popular Leader" and said her decision to call an election had "paid off big time."

2026-02-09T01:20:00.474157+00:00 IST

US to prioritise sales to countries with higher defence spending

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the government to prioritise countries that invest more in their own defence when approving American arms sales, as part of what he described as an "America First Arms Transfer Strategy".

2026-02-08T04:23:49.816771+00:00 IST

US President Donald Trump confirms more Iran talks

The talks, held on Friday in the Gulf Arab state of Oman, marked the first round of negotiations between the two sides since the United States and Israel struck Iran last summer. Delegations from both countries participated in indirect discussions mediated by Oman.

2026-02-07T23:12:01.991330+00:00 IST

WUC flags China’s transnational repression

The briefing documents practices such as unlawful deportations, misuse of INTERPOL Red Notices, passport restrictions, digital surveillance, and coercion through family members in East Turkistan to intimidate activists and force returns. WUC warned that Uyghurs in exile face a heightened risk of enforced disappearance due to coordinated pressure involving host governments, international policing systems, and opaque bilateral agreements.

2026-02-07T14:03:32.935842+00:00 IST