US senators seek AI safety pact with China

IANS | September 24, 2026 9:37 AM

Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) Seventeen Democratic senators have urged President Donald Trump to seek an agreement with China on artificial intelligence safety when he meets President Xi Jinping, proposing common rules for testing advanced AI systems and asking him to consider a mutual pause in their development.

Rubio says Trump remains open to Iran deal

IANS | September 24, 2026 9:30 AM

United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump remained open to an agreement with Iran, but warned that Tehran could face mounting economic costs and possible military action if it continued to pursue a nuclear weapon.

Will discuss Iran war with Xi, confirms Trump

IANS | September 24, 2026 8:20 AM

Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday, with Iran confirmed for discussion and trade, artificial intelligence safety and detained Americans among the issues drawing attention ahead of the meeting.

Over 2,000 Tibetans to protest Xi's US visit in Washington

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:46 AM

Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) More than 2,000 Tibetans from across North America will join Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, Taiwanese, Southern Mongolians and Chinese democracy activists in Washington on Thursday to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit.

US invites Putin to December G20 Summit

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:09 AM

United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 in December, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, raising the possibility of an encounter with President Donald Trump while stressing that no new summit between the two leaders has been discussed.

US targets birth tourism with new visa curbs

IANS | September 24, 2026 6:58 AM

Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) The United States has announced visa restrictions targeting people who knowingly engage in or facilitate birth tourism, alongside a new public portal to report suspected visa fraud, including fabricated job offers and sham marriages.