DHS widens green card path for US-born children of foreign govt employees

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:03 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has widened a process allowing certain US-born children of foreign government employees to register as lawful permanent residents, while acknowledging that a federal court injunction limits implementation of the new rule.

US lawmakers press Trump over Venezuela oil deal profits

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:00 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has demanded that President Donald Trump disclose whether he, his family, political allies or major donors stand to financially benefit from his administration’s Venezuela oil agreement before substantial US taxpayer resources are committed.

Trump sends Kushner, Witkoff on Russia-Ukraine peace mission

IANS | September 5, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has sent Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to pursue an agreement ending the Russia-Ukraine war, saying personal hostility between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was obstructing peace efforts.

Trump targets dominant meatpackers, eases beef imports

IANS | September 5, 2026 7:38 AM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at restructuring America's beef industry and lowering consumer prices, while saying the United States was importing limited quantities of ground beef primarily from Argentina and Brazil.

Three more Indian nationals rescued from Nepal after devastating floods

IANS | September 4, 2026 11:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that three more Indian nationals, including a five-year-old, were rescued from Trishuli Bazaar in Nepal, since a day before after the Himalayan nation was hit by devastating floods last week.