US judge blocks four-year student visa cap

IANS | September 15, 2026 8:43 AM

Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s four-year limit on international student visas, offering relief to foreign students and researchers, including thousands from India.

US bets $450 million on easing China tungsten reliance

IANS | September 15, 2026 8:37 AM

Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) The Pentagon has announced a $450 million investment in an American metals company to expand tungsten production and reduce dependence on Chinese supplies of a material used in missiles, fighter aircraft and submarines.

Trump urged to seek Panchen Lama’s release

IANS | September 15, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) A US religious freedom commission has urged President Donald Trump to seek the release of the Panchen Lama and other prisoners during his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, placing their cases before the leaders’ next meeting.

US suspends 870,000 borrowers over suspected fraud

IANS | September 15, 2026 8:07 AM

Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance announced that the Small Business Administration had suspended nearly 870,000 borrowers over suspected pandemic loan fraud, as officials linked the accounts to an estimated $39 billion in taxpayer money.

US court blocks Trump mail-ballot overhaul

IANS | September 15, 2026 7:23 AM

Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) The US Supreme Court on Monday (local time) blocked the Trump administration from enforcing sweeping new postal requirements for mail ballots in the November midterm elections.

Trump's jet ban threat sparks alarm among US workers

IANS | September 15, 2026 7:13 AM

Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) US workers at Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier fear for their jobs after President Donald Trump threatened to ban the company’s aircraft, highlighting the domestic risks from his widening trade dispute with Canada.

US Treasury yield breaches 5 per cent as inflation fears mount

IANS | September 15, 2026 7:09 AM

Washington, Sep 15 (IANS) The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note briefly crossed 5 per cent Monday as rising oil prices and inflation concerns triggered a sell-off in government bonds, The Wall Street Journal reported.