US charges journalist with acting as unregistered agent for China

IANS | May 27, 2026 8:55 AM

Washington, May 27 (IANS) An American journalist and political commentator who worked for several Chinese state media outlets has been charged in the United States with acting as an unregistered agent for China, according to federal court documents unsealed in Virginia.

FBI warns of cybercrime group targeting US law firms

IANS | May 27, 2026 8:39 AM

Washington, May 27 (IANS) The FBI has warned that a cybercrime group is targeting US law firms by posing as internal IT staff through phone calls, phishing emails and even in-person visits to offices.

Trump administration pushes NDAs for federal workers

IANS | May 27, 2026 8:26 AM

Washington, May 27 (IANS) The Trump administration has proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees. The move critics say could chill speech and discourage whistleblower disclosures.

US bill seeks enduring ties with Tibetans

IANS | May 27, 2026 8:23 AM

Washington, May 27, (IANS) Two influential US lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at ensuring continued American engagement with the Tibetan people and the Central Tibetan Administration after the passing of the 14th Dalai Lama, in a move likely to draw close attention from both Beijing and the Tibetan exile community in India.

Moon base push marks NASA’s new lunar era

IANS | May 27, 2026 8:14 AM

Washington, May 27 (IANS) NASA unveiled an aggressive roadmap to establish a permanent Moon Base at the lunar South Pole, awarding new contracts for lunar terrain vehicles, cargo landers and drone missions as the US space agency accelerated preparations for long-duration human presence on the Moon and eventual missions to Mars.