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Bangladesh: Experts, activists call for protection of indigenous rights amid rising violence

IANS | August 12, 2026 11:30 AM

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) Several experts and activists in Bangladesh have called for greater recognition and protection of indigenous peoples’ traditional knowledge, land rights and cultural heritage, while raising concerns over increasing violence and repression against indigenous communities, particularly women, according to local media reports.

Texas court orders care for surrogate baby

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:04 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A Texas court has ordered that life-saving medical care be provided to a baby diagnosed before birth with a serious heart condition, after the state intervened in a dispute involving a surrogate mother and the child’s intended parents.

New York woman admits smuggling migrants

IANS | August 12, 2026 8:58 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A New York woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to helping smuggle migrants into the United States across the Canadian border, the Justice Department said.

US senators flag student visa delays

IANS | August 12, 2026 8:22 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A group of 30 US senators on Tuesdat urged the State Department to address delays in student and exchange visitor visas, warning that applicants may be unable to enter the country before the new academic year begins.

Rubio sees ‘much different’ future for Cuba

IANS | August 12, 2026 8:06 AM

Washington, August 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he is confident Cuba will be placed on an “irreversible path” towards a different future before the Trump administration leaves office, describing change on the communist-ruled island as a US national interest.

US senators target China tech loopholes

IANS | August 12, 2026 7:45 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Two US senators introduced a bipartisan package of four bills aimed at tightening export controls, tracking China’s artificial intelligence capabilities and protecting American technology from foreign espionage.

Trump says he would ‘love to run’ for another term in 2028 despite legal hurdle

IANS | August 12, 2026 7:36 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he would “love to run” for another term in 2028 but acknowledged that the law presents a formidable barrier to such a bid.

US senators move to secure Tibet’s future

IANS | August 12, 2026 7:31 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to deepen engagement with Tibet’s government-in-exile and ensure American support continues beyond the lifetime of the 14th Dalai Lama.

US launches digital portal for Golden Dome missile defence system development

IANS | August 12, 2026 7:18 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday launched a digital portal to bring defence companies, technology start-ups, investors and researchers into the development of its planned $185 billion Golden Dome missile defence system.

US forces disable ship accused of breaching Iran blockade

IANS | August 12, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) US forces disabled the steering gear of a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel as it allegedly tried to breach the US blockade of Iranian ports, according to a statement from the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM).