US designates Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorists, cites Hamas links

IANS | January 14, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) The United States has designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as "terrorist organisations", citing in part what it described as their support for the Hamas terror group, in a move that is set to impose sweeping sanctions on one of the Arab world's oldest and most influential Islamist movements.

Seattle University hosts briefing on India’s AI Summit

IANS | January 14, 2026 8:23 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Seattle University and the Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a briefing session on the AI India Impact Summit 2026, highlighting India’s approach to artificial intelligence as a tool for social good, sustainability and inclusive economic growth.

Trump unveils affordability push on housing, health

IANS | January 14, 2026 8:16 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said his administration is pursuing new steps to reduce housing, health care and consumer costs, pointing to falling energy prices and proposed changes to mortgages, credit cards and prescription drug pricing.

US Congress split on Greenland ahead of White House talks

IANS | January 14, 2026 8:16 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) The US Congress is divided over Greenland as senior officials from Denmark and the Arctic island prepare for talks at the White House this week, pushing back against President Donald Trump’s threats over the territory.

US court finds ICE detention 'unlawful' in parole case

IANS | January 14, 2026 7:08 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) A US federal court has ruled that immigration authorities acted unlawfully in detaining an Indian national after summarily cancelling his parole, finding that the government failed to follow basic constitutional requirements before taking him back into custody.

Trump freezes Iran engagement, imposes tariffs

IANS | January 14, 2026 7:05 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials, imposed new tariff penalties linked to Iran, and urged protesters in the country to continue demonstrations against what he called abuses by its leadership.

USISPF welcomes India's role in minerals talks

IANS | January 14, 2026 7:00 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Eminent American trade and strategic advocacy group the US–India Strategic Partnership Forum welcomed India’s participation in the Finance Ministerial on Securing Critical Minerals Supply Chains in Washington, calling it an important step in strengthening US–India cooperation in a critical strategic sector.