WUC raises alarm over China’s ‘ethnic unity’ law, warns of escalating repression

IANS | March 13, 2026 1:27 PM

Beijing, March 13 (IANS) The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has expressed grave concern over China’s newly approved law on “Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” adopted during the annual parliamentary session of the Chinese Communist Party, warning that it could intensify repression against Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Southern Mongolians.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down

IANS | March 13, 2026 8:35 AM

Washington, March 13 (IANS) Adobe said that its long-serving chief executive Shantanu Narayen, will step down after nearly two decades in the role, triggering a leadership search at one of the world’s most influential software companies.

US launches labour probe on 60 economies

IANS | March 13, 2026 7:53 AM

Washington, March 13 (IANS) The United States has launched investigations into 60 economies, including the European Union, India, Japan, and China, to determine whether their failure to ban imports made with forced labour unfairly harms American workers and businesses.

White House rebuts claims of shifting Iran war aims

IANS | March 13, 2026 7:46 AM

Washington, March 13 (IANS) The White House pushed back against reports that the Trump administration has shifted its goals in the war with Iran, as it released a compilation of remarks by President Donald Trump and senior officials outlining what it said have been the campaign's consistent objectives.