Iran accuses US of violating June MoU after sanctions relief reversal

IANS | July 8, 2026 9:17 AM

Tehran, July 8 (IANS) Iran on Wednesday strongly condemned the United States' decision to revoke the temporary suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil sales, describing the move as a "clear violation" of Article 10 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on June 18 and holding Washington responsible for the consequences of the decision.

FBI announces $50,000 reward for Goldy Brar amid crackdown on organised crime

IANS | July 8, 2026 9:16 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday announced a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information leading to the arrest of gangster Satinderjeet Singh, alias 'Goldy Brar', who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group.

US hits Iran, revokes oil licence

IANS | July 8, 2026 9:08 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday launched a new wave of CENTCOM air strikes on more than 80 Iranian military targets and simultaneously revoked a key Treasury licence allowing Tehran to sell oil, sharply escalating pressure after Iran allegedly attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

US, Japan, Korea ink SMR pact for Indo-Pacific

IANS | July 8, 2026 7:47 AM

Ankara, July 8 (IANS) The United States, Japan and South Korea on Tuesday signed a trilateral agreement to accelerate the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in third countries, with an initial focus on the Indo-Pacific, marking a significant step in their expanding strategic cooperation on energy security and civil nuclear technology.

US Senator urges tougher patent safeguards against Chinese AI mining

IANS | July 8, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) A Republican senator has urged the US Commerce Department to tighten patent protections against what he described as Chinese companies using artificial intelligence to mine American patent applications, warning that the practice threatens US innovation, weakens pharmaceutical research and development, and could deepen America's dependence on China's biotechnology sector.

PM Modi to begin Australia visit today for Annual Leaders' Summit

IANS | July 8, 2026 7:02 AM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to begin his visit to Australia on Wednesday at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with the trip expected to provide fresh momentum to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.