Trump vows to keep US ahead of China in AI

IANS | July 24, 2026 9:15 AM

Washington, July 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump declared that the United States was well ahead of China in the global race to dominate artificial intelligence, arguing that rapid expansion of domestic energy infrastructure was essential to maintaining that lead while ensuring American consumers do not bear the cost of powering the AI revolution.

Trump says Xi to visit White House in September

IANS | July 24, 2026 9:13 AM

Washington, July 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House in September, signalling plans for another high-level engagement between the leaders of the world's two largest economies amid strategic competition over trade, technology and security.

US strikes Iran for 13th consecutive night

IANS | July 24, 2026 6:38 AM

Washington, July 24 (IANS) US forces launched another round of strikes against Iranian military targets on Thursday evening (local time), marking the 13th consecutive night of attacks, said the US Central Command.

Nepal's chief justice visits India

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:59 PM

Kathmandu, July 23 (IANS) Nepal's Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma left for New Delhi on Thursday on a five-day official visit to India at the invitation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, the Supreme Court of Nepal said.

Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Israel pact

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:00 PM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will approve a civil nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel, the White House said Thursday.