Trump touts Gaza hostages return, peace push

IANS | January 27, 2026 6:53 AM

Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The White House highlighted what it described as a major foreign policy achievement in the Middle East, citing the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and the creation of a new international mechanism to support post-war reconstruction.

Hostage remains returned as Gaza talks enter next phase

IANS | January 27, 2026 6:52 AM

Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The United States said that the remains of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza have now been returned, marking what senior US officials described as a major milestone in the ceasefire process and clearing the way for talks on the next phase focused on Gaza’s future governance and reconstruction.

White House presses states on immigration law

IANS | January 27, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The White House stepped up its criticism of so-called sanctuary policies, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Donald Trump is demanding stronger cooperation from state and local authorities to enforce federal immigration laws.

Indian diplomatic missions celebrate Republic Day across US

IANS | January 27, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) Indian diplomatic missions and consulates across the United States celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India with flag hoisting ceremonies, diaspora participation, and readings of the President of India’s address.

US, India launch joint drug policy working group

IANS | January 27, 2026 6:29 AM

Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The United States and India have launched a new joint mechanism to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, officials said.

Trump remains engaged in Russia–Ukraine peace efforts

IANS | January 27, 2026 6:25 AM

Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The White House said President Donald Trump remains closely engaged in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, even though no direct calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin are currently scheduled.

White House defends ICE role after Minneapolis shooting

IANS | January 27, 2026 6:21 AM

Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The White House defended the role of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and rejected criticism of its response to a fatal weekend shooting in Minneapolis, as President Donald Trump ordered senior officials to press state and local leaders to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Yunus govt in Bangladesh will be remembered for absence of strategic approach

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:17 PM

Dhaka, Jan 26 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Interim Government (IG) headed by Muhammad Yunus is likely to be remembered for an unprecedented adhoc governance marked by absence of a strategic approach and the creation of multiple counterproductive legal and operational risks that ran contrary to its core mandate of state reform, particularly in the area of anti-corruption, a report said on Monday.