Kamala Harris's husband opposes another White House bid: Report

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:55 AM

Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) Former US Vice President Kamala Harris is considering another presidential run in 2028, but her husband, Doug Emhoff, has privately expressed reservations about the prospect, while some Democratic donors have warned that another campaign would face significant challenges, according to a media report.

US lawmakers urge FBI director Kash Patel to cancel Russia trip

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) Two senior Democratic lawmakers have urged Indian-origin FBI Director Kash Patel to cancel a reported visit to Russia, warning that the trip could expose sensitive American intelligence to espionage and raise serious national security risks at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Moscow.

Trump thanks Putin for Russian oil deal

IANS | October 10, 2026 6:21 AM

Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for a major oil deal involving diesel supplies to the United States, defended the agreement amid criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and kept open the possibility of further military action against Iran.

Trump announces Russian diesel deal after Putin call

IANS | October 10, 2026 3:27 AM

Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced a major agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin under which Moscow would supply millions of tonnes of diesel to the United States and global markets, saying the move would bring down fuel prices sharply.

India, Iceland discuss clean energy cooperation

IANS | October 9, 2026 10:53 PM

Reykjavik, Oct 9 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, met Iceland’s Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate, Johann Pall Johannsson, in Reykjavik and discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in clean and renewable energy, climate action and sustainable development, the minister said on Friday.