Trump says China can buy oil only from US markets

IANS | January 10, 2026 9:26 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) President Donald Trump said China would be restricted to purchasing oil only from the United States or from markets controlled by Washington, framing the move as part of a broader effort to consolidate US leverage over global energy flows.

USCIS raises premium processing fees from March 1

IANS | January 10, 2026 9:13 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced an increase in fees for premium processing of several immigration benefits, including the H-1B visa, effective March 1.

New US Ambassador to Bangladesh sworn in

IANS | January 10, 2026 8:54 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Brent Christensen, a career foreign service official, was sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, with the State Department highlighting his long experience with the country and Washington’s focus on trade ties and strategic engagement with Dhaka.

Trump signals meeting with Venezuelan leaders soon

IANS | January 10, 2026 8:39 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that he expects to meet representatives of Venezuela’s current leadership soon, signaling a possible diplomatic engagement following recent US actions and a shift in relations between the two countries.

Trump says US will act on Greenland if needed

IANS | January 10, 2026 8:28 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States would move to secure Greenland if necessary, warning that failure to act would allow China or Russia to establish a strategic foothold near American territory.

Trump warns Iran against crackdown on protesters

IANS | January 10, 2026 8:14 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned Iran against using force to suppress ongoing protests, saying the United States was closely monitoring developments and would respond if violence against civilians escalated.

US casts Venezuela strategy as check on China, Russia

IANS | January 10, 2026 7:31 AM

Washington, Jan 10, (IANS) President Donald Trump said the US-led effort to revive Venezuela’s oil sector was aimed at preventing China and Russia from expanding their strategic footprint in the Western Hemisphere.

Trump links Venezuela oil plan to US energy prices

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:46 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) President Donald Trump said his administration’s plan to revive Venezuela’s oil production would help reduce energy costs in the United States while reinforcing American energy dominance.

US oil majors signal readiness to invest in Venezuela

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:31 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Top executives from major US and international oil companies signaled readiness to invest billions of dollars in Venezuela’s oil sector, citing new security guarantees and political backing from the Trump administration as key conditions for reentry.

Trump outlines US-led revival of Venezuela oil sector

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:18 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States would directly oversee a plan allowing major American oil companies to help rebuild Venezuela’s “dilapidated” oil industry, presenting the initiative as a strategic reset in bilateral relations following the apprehension of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.