Human rights groups condemn Bangladesh Ordinance shielding 2024 protesters

IANS | February 11, 2026 10:03 AM

Paris, Feb 11 (IANS) Several international human rights organisations condemned the “July Mass Uprising (Protection and Determination of Liability) Ordinance, 2026,” issued by Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, which grants legal protection and indemnity to participants in the 2024 demonstrations that toppled the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.

US lawmakers push tighter China chip curbs

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:37 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to close “critical gaps” in export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment to prevent China from gaining access to advanced chipmaking tools that could boost its military and artificial intelligence capabilities.

China agent gets four years in US jail

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:10 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) A California-based political operative has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for acting as a covert agent of the People’s Republic of China and influencing local US politics.

US House passes bill targeting China over Taiwan

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:01 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would push to exclude China from major international financial institutions if Beijing poses an immediate threat to Taiwan.

US calls India Indo-Pacific anchor

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:54 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The United States called India the anchor of South Asia and the western Indo-Pacific, as the Trump administration outlined an “America first” strategy built on trade deals, defence cooperation, and targeted investment across the region.

Trump floats renaming Penn Station, Dulles Airport

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming major infrastructure sites after himself and defended his stance on control of a US-Canada bridge project.

White House pushes back on Epstein questions

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:32 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House pushed back on renewed questions about President Donald Trump’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and said the administration stands firmly behind Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.