HinduPACT hits back at USCIRF over RSS chief

IANS | August 22, 2026 9:11 AM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) HinduPACT has accused the US Commission on International Religious Freedom of running a “smear campaign” against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat ahead of his proposed visit to the United States.

Trump says tariffs made America ‘rich’

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:57 AM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has mounted a forceful defence of his global tariff policy, claiming that import duties have made the United States wealthy and compelled foreign companies to shift manufacturing to America.

US Congressman challenges AI giants after Pope talks

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:55 AM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has challenged the heads of eight major technology companies to explain how they will protect jobs, human dignity and equality as artificial intelligence reshapes economies and workplaces.

Trump calls Strait of Hormuz US territory

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:34 AM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has described the Strait of Hormuz as American territory while declaring that Iran would never be permitted to acquire a nuclear weapon.

Vance targets foreign labour in US jobs pitch

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:26 AM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance has intensified the Trump administration’s America-first employment pitch, saying companies seeking workers must begin by training and hiring US citizens rather than turning to foreign labour.

China holds edge in advanced nuclear fuel: Report

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) China is one of only two countries capable of producing a specialised nuclear fuel at scale, giving Beijing a potentially important advantage as the United States races to deploy advanced reactors, according to a congressional watchdog report.

US Navy lifts Hormuz oil flow, says Energy Secretary Wright

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:15 AM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) The US military helped move more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, offering the clearest administration estimate yet of increased traffic through the strategic waterway.