Trump orders halt to Anthropic use

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to immediately stop using technology from the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, escalating a public clash over the military use of advanced AI systems.

Harvard University apologises over Sanskrit post

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Harvard University’s Department of South Asian Studies has apologised for posting what it described as an “insensitive image” related to its Sanskrit programme, following criticism from sections of the Hindu community.

Bill Clinton says he ‘saw nothing’ at deposition on Epstein

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:08 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Former US President Bill Clinton told House lawmakers that he had “no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and insisted he "saw nothing and I did nothing wrong" during his association with the disgraced financier.

India–US ties expand across states, sectors

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:49 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Indian diplomats and senior US leaders held a series of meetings this week across the United States, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic cooperation.

Trump spotlights Venezuela oil at Texas hub

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spotlighted a fresh oil arrangement with Venezuela during remarks at a major Texas export hub, arguing that expanded refining and exports from Corpus Christi signal what he called a historic American energy revival.

US designates Iran over detentions, war debate grows

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:08 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The United States designated Iran as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention”, escalating pressure on Tehran even as lawmakers sparred over the risks of a wider conflict.

Trump floats sanctions relief for Russia

IANS | February 28, 2026 6:53 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States “could” consider sanctions relief for Russia as part of efforts to end the Ukraine war, while signalling frustration with Iran’s nuclear negotiations and warning that Tehran “cannot have nuclear weapons.”

Israel-India relationship need not be limited to two countries: Report

IANS | February 27, 2026 8:19 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel this week - marked by his historic address to the Knesset, the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister - was a watershed moment in Israeli-Indian relations, reflecting unprecedented public support in Israel for closer ties with India.