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Iran tortured me to confess as US spy: Journalist Batebi

Amid widespread anti-governmental protests continuing across Iran, which its current regime dismissed as "foreign-backed", Iranian-American journalist Ahmad Batebi on Thursday slammed the Islamic Republic for making such claims, saying that he was coerced to declare himself a spy for the United States and had to suffer from severe torture, solitary confinement and forced confessions at the hands of the "demonic" Ayatollah regime.

2026-01-16T03:43:42.586416+00:00 IST

"Iranians are asking outside world for urgent help," says Activis

In an emotional account of her personal sufferings during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iran at the request of the United States at UN headquarters in New York City, she echoed millions of protesters who are on the streets as protests on failing Iranian currency snowballed into anti-regime protests.

2026-01-16T03:26:44.898335+00:00 IST

"Huge win for Trump Administration": US court ruling against pro-

The US Department of State on Thursday (local time) welcomed a ruling by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that overturned an earlier decision ordering the release of pro-Hamas activist Mahmoud Khalil, calling it a "huge victory" for the Trump administration.

2026-01-16T00:57:57.878797+00:00 IST

Donald Trump claims there is 'virtually no inflation'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) credited his administration's tariff policy for "record financial performance", asserting that the country has "generated hundreds of billions of dollars" in revenue with "minimal inflation".

2026-01-16T00:24:07.656462+00:00 IST

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado meets Trump at

Meanwhile, supporters gathered outside the White House on Thursday (local time), urging action against Venezuela's current regime. They were waving flags calling for freedom and political change in their homeland.

2026-01-15T23:32:04.283916+00:00 IST

US imposes new sanctions, amid nationwide unrest in Iran

In a press statement, the US Department of State said the Iranian authorities have responded to popular demands for basic rights with "violence and cruel repression" against their own citizens.

2026-01-15T23:19:45.307539+00:00 IST

Supporters gather outside White House ahead of Venezuelan opposit

US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet today at White House. It will take place at 12:30 PM in the Private Dining Room, according to the president's official schedule.

2026-01-15T23:03:06.347870+00:00 IST

"President wants to acquire Greenland for our best national secur

"The President has made his priority quite clear. He wants the United States to acquire Greenland. He thinks it is in our best national security to do that," Leavitt said.

2026-01-15T21:13:14.839139+00:00 IST

"President, his team closely monitoring situation in Iran": White

"The President and his team have communicated to the Iranian regime that if the killing continues, there will be grave consequences. The President understands today that 800 executions that were scheduled and supposed to take place yesterday were halted. The President and his team are closely monitoring this situation, and all options remain on the table for the President," the White House Press Secretary said.

2026-01-15T20:41:26.058719+00:00 IST

"Slaughtering people in streets": US Senator Lindsey Graham slams 'Ayatollah regime'

In a post on X, the US Senator criticised what he described as "disturbing" headlines, asserting that Iran's leadership bears direct responsibility for violence and instability. Graham said the clerical establishment in Tehran has "American blood on its hands" and accused the Khamenei regime of brutally suppressing its own people.

2026-01-15T19:14:54.267168+00:00 IST

US announces sanctions against Iran

"At the direction of President Trump, the Treasury Department is sanctioning key Iranian leaders involved in the brutal crackdown against the Iranian people. Treasury will use every tool to target those behind the regime's tyrannical oppression of human rights," US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said.

2026-01-15T18:25:01.786264+00:00 IST

Pentagon moving carrier strike group to Middle East

The US Defence Headquarters, The Pentagon has stated that it is redeploying a US carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Iran as the Islamic Republic deals with widespread anti-government rallies driven by soaring inflation, economic hardship and mounting public anger over governance, US based news network News Nation reported, citing sources on Wednesday.

2026-01-15T08:52:49.668280+00:00 IST

US completes first USD 500 mln sale of Venezuela oil: Report says

According to the Semafor report, revenue from the oil sales is currently being held in bank accounts controlled by the US government, as indicated in Friday's order, according to the administration official. The main account, according to a second senior administration official, is located in Qatar.

2026-01-15T06:47:00.024102+00:00 IST

Crew-11 begins historic early return after medical evacuation

Crew-11's departure comes after one crew member experienced a medical concern that required bringing the entire team home sooner than originally planned. The mission, which launched in August 2025 for what was meant to be a six-to-eight-month science expedition, was cut short in order to provide advanced medical evaluation and care on Earth.

2026-01-15T04:28:18.478685+00:00 IST

Venezuela’s Rodríguez held “a long and courteous” call with Trump

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez held a "long and courteous" telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, during which the two leaders discussed key bilateral issues, including oil, minerals, trade and national security, marking a potential shift in diplomatic relations between Caracas and Washington, following US strikes on the South American country, which led to the capture of its former President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

2026-01-15T03:33:18.647258+00:00 IST

Pakistan hit with major setback as US halts immigrant visas for n

The United States on Wednesday (local time) officially announced a pause in the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, citing concerns about the potential misuse of public welfare benefits.

2026-01-15T02:49:38.695498+00:00 IST

Lindsey Graham meets Reza Pahlavi

US Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday (local time) met the exiled crown prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi and reiterated Washington's support for the Iranian people against a "brutal regime" in Tehran.

2026-01-15T00:39:13.895507+00:00 IST

US sends first Humanitarian aid shipment to Cuba after Hurricane

In a post on X, Rubio said that this marks the first humanitarian shipment sent by the US to Cuba following the hurricane. He emphasised that the effort is aimed at helping people in need as they continue to recover from Hurricane Melissa.

2026-01-15T00:05:59.294292+00:00 IST

California Attorney General launches probe into xAI

The probe follows reports that Grok has been used to create deepfake images portraying women and girls in sexually explicit scenarios without their consent, content that has allegedly been used to harass individuals across the internet, including on the social media platform X.

2026-01-14T23:00:35.373236+00:00 IST

“Need Greenland for national security”: Trump

Speaking at the White House during a signing ceremony, Trump said, "We need Greenland for national security, so we are going to see what happens. We have a very good relationship with Denmark."

2026-01-14T22:33:58.711305+00:00 IST

Killing in Iran is stopping, no plans for executions: Trump

Trump's remarks come amid unrest and growing international focus on the developments. Iran has also formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, accusing the United States of inciting violence, interfering in Iran's internal affairs, and threatening military action, according to an official letter circulated by Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T22:13:49.714491+00:00 IST