American Express investors question growth costs

IANS | January 31, 2026 11:17 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Investors on Friday pressed American Express executives on slowing net card additions, rising growth costs, and signs of middle-market softness, even as the payments company defended its push into premium cardholders and heavy investment.

US CENTCOM urges Iran guards to avoid escalation at sea

IANS | January 31, 2026 8:05 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US Central Command urged Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to avoid escalatory behavior at sea after Tehran announced a two-day live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz scheduled to begin Sunday.

American Indian tribes press Congress for more police, prevention

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:58 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) American Indian tribal leaders and advocates have pressed the Congress for more police officers and stronger prevention programs, warning that thin law enforcement coverage and gaps in social services are putting Native children and families at risk.

Trump says Ukraine talks stand chance of settlement

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:21 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine stand a chance of success, saying negotiators are close to a settlement despite deep hostility between the two sides.

Former Google engineer convicted in AI espionage case

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:19 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) A federal jury in San Francisco has convicted a former Google software engineer of stealing sensitive artificial intelligence trade secrets for the benefit of China, marking the first-ever conviction on AI-related economic espionage charges, US officials said.