US adds methanol to Venezuela trade licences

IANS | September 29, 2026 6:49 AM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) The United States revised three Venezuela sanctions licences to name methanol explicitly among the petrochemical products covered by permissions for certain oil trade, supplies and preliminary investment negotiations.

India-China ties better, border remains key: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | September 29, 2026 6:41 AM

New York, Sep 29 (IANS) India’s relationship with China has improved from the depths of their border stand-off, but the condition of the frontier will continue to determine how far the two countries can normalise ties, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in New York.

Trump confirms Iran contact, offers no sign of deal

IANS | September 29, 2026 6:40 AM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that members of his team had spoken to Iran that day, but gave no indication of progress towards ending the war. He said he expected the confrontation to conclude quickly “one way or the other.”

US audit finds 346-day wait for India visa applicants

IANS | September 29, 2026 6:32 AM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Applicants in India waited an average of 346 days for a US visitor visa interview in fiscal 2025, more than eight times the 42-day average before the pandemic, according to a federal audit released on Monday (US local time).

Trump says Canada will seek tariff deal in weeks

IANS | September 29, 2026 6:23 AM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Monday he expected Canada to return to the negotiating table within three or four weeks and predicted a trade agreement, even as new US import bans on some Canadian products were set to begin the next day.

India-US trade deal far advanced: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | September 29, 2026 6:16 AM

New York, Sep 29 (IANS) India and the United States have reached a broad understanding on a trade agreement, but changes in American tariff policy have complicated the decision on when to conclude it, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said here in New York.

India reaffirms ‘unwavering’ commitment to combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia

IANS | September 28, 2026 11:08 PM

New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Monday affirmed India’s unwavering commitment to combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance at the High-Level Meeting on the 25th Anniversary of Adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) during the ongoing 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

India reaffirms commitment to conservation of Whales at IWC-70

IANS | September 28, 2026 11:07 PM

Canberra, Sep 28 (IANS) India on Monday underlined the need for conservation of whales and other cetaceans at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70), being held in Hobart, Australia, from September 28 to October 2.