Trump touts manufacturing boom, backs robotics

IANS | January 14, 2026 10:29 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the US economy was “rocketing” on the back of a manufacturing revival, defending his rollback of electric vehicle mandates and predicting that robotics would play a growing role in addressing labor shortages.

US courts fault ICE detentions of Indian nationals

IANS | January 14, 2026 9:56 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US federal courts across multiple states have ruled against immigration authorities in a series of cases involving Indian nationals, finding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully detained them without bond hearings or due process protections required under federal law.

US hosts APEC supply chain roundtable in Mexico City

IANS | January 14, 2026 8:58 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) As part of its push for more fair and balanced trade with APEC partners, the United States hosted a regional roundtable of the APEC Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) in Mexico City.

US designates Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorists, cites Hamas links

IANS | January 14, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) The United States has designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as "terrorist organisations", citing in part what it described as their support for the Hamas terror group, in a move that is set to impose sweeping sanctions on one of the Arab world's oldest and most influential Islamist movements.

Seattle University hosts briefing on India’s AI Summit

IANS | January 14, 2026 8:23 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Seattle University and the Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a briefing session on the AI India Impact Summit 2026, highlighting India’s approach to artificial intelligence as a tool for social good, sustainability and inclusive economic growth.

Trump unveils affordability push on housing, health

IANS | January 14, 2026 8:16 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said his administration is pursuing new steps to reduce housing, health care and consumer costs, pointing to falling energy prices and proposed changes to mortgages, credit cards and prescription drug pricing.