US bill targets addictive AI chatbots

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:54 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) A US lawmaker introduced legislation that would bar artificial intelligence chatbot companies from offering minors features designed to foster emotional dependence, compulsive use and addiction.

Israel-Lebanon peace talks move to Rome

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:43 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) The next round of US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome from August 4 to 6, with technical teams seeking to advance a framework for an eventual peace and security agreement, the State Department said.

US Senator seeks scrutiny of China funds at US universities

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:30 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) A Republican senator has called for greater scrutiny of Chinese investment in American universities, warning that undisclosed financial ties with sanctioned entities could undermine US innovation and national security.

US strikes deals to boost missile output

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) The US Department of War has signed two seven-year framework agreements with L3Harris and Lockheed Martin to expand production capacity for key components used in the PAC-3 MSE interceptor and the THAAD missile defence system.

US bill revives green card pathway for H-1B visa holders

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:19 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) A senior Democratic senator has renewed a push to give millions of long-term US residents, including H-1B visa holders, a pathway to permanent residency as President Donald Trump intensifies immigration enforcement.

Iran funds will cover ship damage: Trump

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:14 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said Iranian funds controlled by Washington will be used to compensate for damage caused to ships in the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict.

Trump backs Turkey on F-35 debate

IANS | July 27, 2026 11:54 PM

Washington, July 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday strongly defended Turkey as a key American ally and signalled that he would not allow objections from Israel or other countries to dictate US decisions on arms sales, including the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.

India-Hungary reaffirm warm and friendly relations

IANS | July 27, 2026 11:38 PM

Budapest, July 27 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Hungary Anshuman Gaur and Gyorgy Laszlo Velkey, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, met on Monday, reaffirming the warm and friendly relations.