US revives drug origin debate, cites Indian exports

IANS | January 30, 2026 8:30 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) US lawmakers renewed a push to require country-of-origin labeling on prescription drugs, citing temporary restrictions on pharmaceutical exports during the Covid-19 pandemic by India as evidence that America’s drug supply remains vulnerable to foreign disruptions.

Trump threatens aircraft tariffs on Canada

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump threatened sweeping trade penalties against Canada, accusing Ottawa of blocking US-made aircraft and warning of steep tariffs if the dispute is not resolved immediately.

Trump moves to reopen Venezuela airspace

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:22 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States will reopen commercial airspace over Venezuela and described a new phase of engagement that includes US oil companies scouting opportunities in the country.

NSA nominee urges speed, integration in US cyber defence

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:20 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Facing what he described as immediate threats to US infrastructure and democracy, NSA nominee Joshua Rudd has told senators that speed, integration, and innovation must guide American cyber defence.

Trump, Hegseth cite raids, deployments in push for deterrence

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:11 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump and his Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration is reasserting US military deterrence, citing strikes, deployments and aggressive action against drug traffickers and pirates.

US defence strategy signals sharp shift, experts say

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:05 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) The Trump Administration’s new US National Defense Strategy marks “one of the most significant departures” in US defence priorities since World War II, experts said, describing a turn toward homeland and Western Hemisphere missions and tougher expectations for allies.

Trump launches Great American Recovery plan

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:54 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order launching what he called the Great American Recovery Initiative, a national effort aimed at combating addiction and substance abuse by coordinating federal, state, local, and private-sector resources.

Trump revives 'clean coal' pitch, targets wind energy

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:50 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright said coal, natural gas, and nuclear power protected the US electricity grid during a severe cold snap, while criticising wind and solar generation.

Trump says Putin agreed to pause Kyiv strikes

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:36 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Russia agreed not to fire on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week during extreme cold, as his envoy described what he called new momentum in talks since Geneva.

US indicts suspect in Canada border smuggling case

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:31 AM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) A federal grand jury in upstate New York has indicted a 22-year-old suspect for allegedly running a human smuggling operation that brought migrants from Canada into the United States across the northern border, US authorities said.