US sanctions China refinery over Iran oil trade

IANS | April 25, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) The United States imposed sanctions on a China-based refinery and dozens of vessels linked to Iran’s oil trade, stepping up pressure on Tehran’s energy revenues.

Fuel surge hits airlines, sparks US clash

IANS | April 25, 2026 7:02 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Surging jet fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict are forcing US airlines to cut flights and raise fares, triggering a sharp exchange in Congress over energy policy and cuts to alternative fuel programmes.

US lawmakers flag China-linked copper deal risks

IANS | April 25, 2026 6:56 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Senior Democratic lawmakers have urged the US Treasury to review the transfer of federally owned land in Arizona to a foreign mining venture, asserting that it poses significant national security risks due to links with China and proximity to sensitive military installations.

US seeks to strip citizenship of convicted Pakistani predator

IANS | April 25, 2026 6:32 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) The US Justice Department has filed a civil complaint to revoke the citizenship of a Pakistan-born man convicted of sexually grooming and abusing a minor, alleging he obtained naturalisation by concealing his crimes and giving false testimony.

US bill proposes three-year suspension of H-1B visas

IANS | April 25, 2026 6:26 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation to pause the issuance of H-1B visas for three years and overhaul the programme, arguing it has disadvantaged American workers.

US democrats seek probe into visa curbs

IANS | April 25, 2026 6:18 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Top Senate Democrats have formally asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate what they described as sweeping Trump administration actions that have disrupted the US legal immigration system, including halts in visa processing and fresh scrutiny of previously approved green cards and citizenship cases.

CAPAC lawmakers condemn Trump’s post on Indian, Chinese immigrants

IANS | April 25, 2026 6:08 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Lawmakers from the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and other political leaders have strongly condemned a social media post by President Donald Trump targeting Indian and Chinese immigrants, calling it racist, divisive and dangerous.

We would change the face of the Middle East: Netanyahu

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:59 PM

Jerusalem, April 24 (IANS) Trump is applying very strong pressure on Iran and Lebanon to achieve peace, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video message released by the official X handle of the Israeli Prime Minister on Friday.