PoJK protesters won't back down: Activist amid crackdown by Pakistani forces

Lalit K. Jha | June 11, 2026 9:58 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) A growing protest movement in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is unlikely to retreat until its demands for greater autonomy, local control over resources and political reforms are met, a prominent activist told IANS, alleging a widening crackdown by Pakistani authorities and accusing Islamabad of failing to address longstanding grievances.

Trump says upcoming FIFA World Cup will be 'most successful ever'

IANS | June 11, 2026 9:09 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump has predicted that the upcoming FIFA World Cup would be the most successful in the tournament's history, citing unprecedented ticket demand and strong global interest ahead of the competition's opening matches.

US Senator seeks probe into China-linked AI campaign

IANS | June 11, 2026 8:35 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) Asserting that a network linked to the Chinese Communist Party is working to undermine the buildout of American AI infrastructure, Senator Tom Cotton has called on the Justice Department to open an investigation into foreign influence efforts targeting data-centre development.