Seoul, June 26 (IANS) South Korea will lower the cap on fuel prices to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices, the finance minister said on Friday, while freezing electricity and gas rates in the second half this year.
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration plans to rebuild the US government's cyber defence agency and strengthen its ability to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats from China, Iran, Russia and North Korea, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers.
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration is planning an artificial intelligence-driven overhaul of US visa processing and legal immigration services, including a new mobile application aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing paperwork and improving efficiency, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers.
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is stepping up efforts with Southeast Asian governments to dismantle transnational criminal networks behind online scam operations that defrauded Americans of billions of dollars last year.
Washington, June 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump said Iran could become a significant new market for American agricultural exports as his administration pursues negotiations with Tehran following recent military action, while also announcing an additional $11 billion in relief for US farmers.
Caracas, June 26 (IANS) Venezuela's health ministry raised the death toll to at least 235 on Thursday evening after two powerful earthquakes struck the country.
Caracas, June 26 (IANS) Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez has introduced three key measures for rescue and reconstruction efforts after two devastating earthquakes struck the country's northern regions on Wednesday.
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The US Department of Homeland Security is seeking broader legal powers from Congress to counter rapidly evolving drone threats, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warning lawmakers that unmanned aerial systems pose growing risks to border security, critical infrastructure and major public events.
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration reaffirmed that its long-standing policy towards Taiwan remains unchanged, even as it reviews a proposed $14 billion arms package for the self-governing island amid rising military pressure from China.
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is strengthening security cooperation with Southeast Asian partners, particularly the Philippines and Vietnam, as it seeks to counter China's growing military and economic influence across the Indo-Pacific.
