US goods trade deficit with India at $4.1 billion in May

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:33 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) The United States recorded a $4.1 billion goods trade deficit with India in May, according to official data released on Tuesday, as America's overall trade deficit widened sharply amid falling exports and rising imports.

US to seek Bishnoi extradition from India

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:31 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) The United States plans to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India to face sweeping federal racketeering charges, with investigators saying the move is aimed at preventing him from continuing to run a global criminal network from behind bars.

US operation targets global criminal syndicates

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:14 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) A coordinated international law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of 24 alleged members of three transnational organised crime groups across the United States, Canada and Europe, with US authorities accusing the networks of murder, extortion, drug trafficking and other violent crimes stretching across several continents.

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.