US bill revives green card pathway for H-1B visa holders

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:19 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) A senior Democratic senator has renewed a push to give millions of long-term US residents, including H-1B visa holders, a pathway to permanent residency as President Donald Trump intensifies immigration enforcement.

Iran funds will cover ship damage: Trump

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:14 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said Iranian funds controlled by Washington will be used to compensate for damage caused to ships in the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict.

Trump backs Turkey on F-35 debate

IANS | July 27, 2026 11:54 PM

Washington, July 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday strongly defended Turkey as a key American ally and signalled that he would not allow objections from Israel or other countries to dictate US decisions on arms sales, including the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.

India-Hungary reaffirm warm and friendly relations

IANS | July 27, 2026 11:38 PM

Budapest, July 27 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Hungary Anshuman Gaur and Gyorgy Laszlo Velkey, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, met on Monday, reaffirming the warm and friendly relations.

Unity among Tibetans more crucial than ever amid China's growing political repression: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:39 PM

Beijing, July 27 (IANS) As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) tightens its control over Tibet, the unity among Tibetans has become more crucial than ever. Amid mounting challenges such as cultural erasure, environmental exploitation and political repression, solidarity enables Tibetans to transform these obstacles into opportunities for resistance, coordinate across continents, amplify their voice in international forums and sustain the hope of return for the exiles to their homeland, a report has detailed.

Chinese diaspora, activists in US face growing transnational repression: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 9:12 PM

Athens, July 27 (IANS) Several Chinese communities in the United States that oppose the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) - along with pro-democracy activists and supporters of Taiwan, Tibetan and Uyghur rights - have accused Beijing of using agents to harass, spy on and intimidate them, a report has stated.