World leaders demand UN Security Council reform

IANS | September 26, 2026 8:51 AM

United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) A growing group of world leaders has used the UN General Assembly to demand an overhaul of the Security Council, arguing that a power structure created in 1945 no longer represents the world it is expected to protect.

Trump administration seeks sweeping changes at UN

Lalit K Jha | September 26, 2026 8:49 AM

United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) The Trump administration wants sweeping changes at the United Nations, but its spokesman did not say whether changes to the Security Council should include a permanent seat for India.

Sabre-rattling Shebaz Sharif stammers out threat to India

Arul Louis | September 26, 2026 8:39 AM

United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) In a sabre-rattling speech, Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stammered out a threat, " India, India, India must make no mistake about it", that his country will take "as an act of war" the Indus waters issue.

US top court revives voter database

IANS | September 26, 2026 8:14 AM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume expanding a federal immigration database into a nationwide system for checking voter eligibility, setting aside a lower court order that cited privacy and accuracy concerns.

US senators urge Trump to keep Putin out of G20

IANS | September 26, 2026 8:05 AM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 14 US senators has urged President Donald Trump to withdraw an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, saying his presence would legitimise Moscow while its war against Ukraine continues.

Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in funding

IANS | September 26, 2026 7:58 AM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump has told congressional leaders that his administration is cancelling nearly $1 billion in previously approved federal spending without obtaining Congress’ consent, triggering a fresh confrontation over presidential power and public funding.

India, Gulf countries reiterate commitment to freedom of navigation

IANS | September 26, 2026 7:36 AM

New York, Sep 26 (IANS) India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reiterated their commitment to the principle of freedom of navigation, which is now imperiled in the region, during a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and GCC representatives.

22 US states oppose $100,000 H-1B fee

IANS | September 26, 2026 7:30 AM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) A coalition of 22 US attorneys general has opposed the Trump administration’s proposal to impose a fee exceeding $100,000 on certain H-1B visa petitions, arguing that the measure is unlawful and would worsen shortages of teachers, doctors and nurses.