Top terrorists attend funeral of Pulwama attack mastermind Burhan in Islamabad

IANS | May 23, 2026 11:32 AM

Islamabad, May 23 (IANS) Several Pakistan-based wanted terrorists, including Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and Al-Badr supremo Bakht Zameen Khan, attended the funeral of Pulwama attack mastermind terrorist Hamza Burhan in Islamabad, according to visuals circulating on social media and local reports.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata, set to meet PM Modi today

IANS | May 23, 2026 8:02 AM

Washington/New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Kolkata on Saturday morning to begin his four-day visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since assuming office last year. Rubio was received by senior officials upon arrival and is expected to travel across multiple Indian cities, including Agra and Jaipur, during the visit.

Student visa curbs may hurt America’s innovation: US Congressmen

IANS | May 23, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to retain the existing visa framework for international students and scholars, warning that proposed restrictions could damage America’s technological edge, economic competitiveness and research leadership.

Chips smuggling bill clears US Senate

IANS | May 23, 2026 7:13 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) The US Senate has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at stopping the smuggling of advanced American semiconductors into China, amid growing concerns in Washington that the chips could be used for Chinese military and artificial intelligence applications.

Trump says Iran seeks deal after US strikes

IANS | May 23, 2026 6:56 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran was seeking negotiations after recent US military actions, saying Tehran’s military capabilities had been severely weakened and insisting the country “will never have a nuclear weapon”.

New US Green Card rule sparks outrage among immigrants

IANS | May 23, 2026 6:39 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) The Trump administration has unveiled a new immigration policy that could force many immigrants already living legally in the United States to leave the country and apply for permanent residency from abroad, triggering sharp criticism from immigrant advocates, Democratic lawmakers and local officials.