15 months of zero border releases: Trump administration

IANS | August 14, 2026 10:29 AM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) The Trump administration on Thursday reported a 15th consecutive month without releases of undocumented migrants at the US border, citing tighter enforcement and historically low crossings.

H-1B fee may drive American jobs abroad: US lawmaker

IANS | August 14, 2026 10:23 AM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned that a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas could force US companies to move work abroad, hurting the country’s ability to attract skilled professionals and compete globally.

Harvard put China ties over US security, Republican-led probe alleges

IANS | August 14, 2026 8:55 AM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Harvard University prioritised lucrative ties with China over US national security and maintained research relationships with entities linked to Beijing’s military and human rights abuses, a Republican-led congressional investigation alleged.

India’s global space market share likely to rise fivefold

IANS | August 14, 2026 8:34 AM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) India’s share of the global space market could rise fivefold within seven years as policy reforms and closer ties with the United States accelerate the growth of its private space industry, the US Department of Commerce has said.

US lawmakers seek special ally status for Ecuador

IANS | August 14, 2026 8:31 AM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Five US lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate Ecuador as a Major Non-NATO Ally, saying the move would strengthen security cooperation and help the country fight drug cartels and organised crime.

US says Hormuz oil flows higher than tracked

IANS | August 14, 2026 8:22 AM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said eight million to nine million barrels of oil are moving through the Strait of Hormuz each day, disputing estimates that suggested traffic through the vital waterway had fallen sharply during the conflict with Iran.

Kenyan Speaker visits India, calls on VP Radhakrishnan

IANS | August 13, 2026 11:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Moses Wetang’ula, is visiting India to strengthen parliamentary exchanges between India and Kenya, including the recently constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups, the Indian Embassy in Kenya said on Thursday.