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.

Trump hails Venezuela move, says oil exports to resume

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:06 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that the US-led effort involving Venezuela is progressing well, saying oil exports are expected to resume under an arrangement backed by Washington.

India-US NISAR radar image maps Mississippi Delta

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) A high-resolution radar image from the US–India NISAR Earth-observing satellite has captured the Mississippi River Delta region in southeastern Louisiana, revealing fine-scale details of urban areas, wetlands, forests, and farmland across one of the United States’ most complex landscapes, NASA said.

Trump signs executive order clearing IndyCar race in Washington

IANS | January 31, 2026 6:56 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order clearing the way for a major IndyCar road race in the nation’s capital this August, framing the event as a centerpiece of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.