Trump defends long-term aspirin use

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:46 AM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has acknowledged taking more aspirin than doctors recommend but said he prefers to continue the routine he has followed for years for what his physician describes as cardiac prevention.

US Senator backs Trump-led unity in Ukraine talks

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) A powerful US Senator welcomed reports that the United States, Ukraine, and Europe have aligned behind a shared negotiating position to end the war in Ukraine, observing that Western unity has shifted the balance against Russia.

Trump blocks Chinese-linked chip asset deal

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:25 AM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has blocked a deal involving American semiconductor assets and a Chinese-linked company, citing national security concerns.

Trump shops marble for White House ballroom

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:03 PM

Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday made a low-key visit to a Florida stone supplier as part of preparations for a new White House ballroom, with officials confirming he is personally purchasing materials for the project.

Pakistan army again overrides civilian govt in pursuing agenda

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Ongoing actions on Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaaf (PTI) party may formally be seen as being initiated by the civilian govt, but the sustained operation points to a well-crafted design and execution; a campaign of legal, security, and institutional pressure designed and configured by the all-powerful army.

Baloch activist writes to Israeli PM raising alarm over Pakistan-Hamas ties

IANS | January 2, 2026 9:49 PM

Quetta, Jan 2 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch, on Friday, wrote to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar drawing attention to Pakistan's support for Hamas and its alliance with Iran's revolutionary axis. He alleged that this alignment contributes to cycles of violence that extend far beyond the immediate theatre of conflict, undermining regional stability from the Middle East to South Asia and beyond.

Human rights body flags surge in violence across Bangladesh

IANS | January 2, 2026 9:48 PM

Dhaka, Jan 2 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation in Bangladesh has expressed its concerns over escalating violence across the country in 2025, including political and electoral violence, mob attacks and lynchings, harassment of journalists, extrajudicial killings, and violence against women and children.

Chinese infiltration across Western democracies raising concerns: Report

IANS | January 2, 2026 9:38 PM

Brussels, Jan 2 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) infiltration campaign across the West is no longer a distant threat but a present reality, marked by deceptive tactics ranging from covert espionage to embedded vulnerabilities, prompting calls for a coordinated Western response, a report said on Friday.