US lawmakers push tighter China chip curbs

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:37 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to close “critical gaps” in export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment to prevent China from gaining access to advanced chipmaking tools that could boost its military and artificial intelligence capabilities.

China agent gets four years in US jail

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:10 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) A California-based political operative has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for acting as a covert agent of the People’s Republic of China and influencing local US politics.

US House passes bill targeting China over Taiwan

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:01 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would push to exclude China from major international financial institutions if Beijing poses an immediate threat to Taiwan.

US calls India Indo-Pacific anchor

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:54 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The United States called India the anchor of South Asia and the western Indo-Pacific, as the Trump administration outlined an “America first” strategy built on trade deals, defence cooperation, and targeted investment across the region.

Trump floats renaming Penn Station, Dulles Airport

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming major infrastructure sites after himself and defended his stance on control of a US-Canada bridge project.

White House pushes back on Epstein questions

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:32 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House pushed back on renewed questions about President Donald Trump’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and said the administration stands firmly behind Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Trump to host Netanyahu at White House

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting, the White House said.