Trump vows to keep US ahead of China in AI

IANS | July 24, 2026 9:15 AM

Washington, July 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump declared that the United States was well ahead of China in the global race to dominate artificial intelligence, arguing that rapid expansion of domestic energy infrastructure was essential to maintaining that lead while ensuring American consumers do not bear the cost of powering the AI revolution.

Trump says Xi to visit White House in September

IANS | July 24, 2026 9:13 AM

Washington, July 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House in September, signalling plans for another high-level engagement between the leaders of the world's two largest economies amid strategic competition over trade, technology and security.

US strikes Iran for 13th consecutive night

IANS | July 24, 2026 6:38 AM

Washington, July 24 (IANS) US forces launched another round of strikes against Iranian military targets on Thursday evening (local time), marking the 13th consecutive night of attacks, said the US Central Command.