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.

US judge flags due process lapse in ICE detention

IANS | January 14, 2026 6:26 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) A US federal judge has ruled that immigration authorities violated due process by holding an Indian national without giving him a bond hearing. The court ordered the government to either hold such a hearing quickly or release him from custody.

Trump says US economy rebounded in first year

IANS | January 14, 2026 6:22 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the American economy has rebounded sharply in less than one year, citing strong growth, falling inflation, rising wages and record investment as evidence of what he called a historic turnaround.

US court orders bond hearing for Indian detainee

IANS | January 14, 2026 6:16 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) A federal court has ordered immigration authorities to hold a bond hearing for an Indian national detained in Michigan, ruling that his continued custody without such a hearing violates immigration law and the US Constitution.

Rubio, EAM Jaishankar talk nuclear law, trade, Indo-Pacific

IANS | January 14, 2026 12:03 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday spoke over the phone with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, reviewing key areas of cooperation, including civil nuclear energy, trade talks, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.