US tightens line on Iran as talks continue

IANS | January 13, 2026 6:41 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump is pursuing diplomatic engagement with Iran while keeping military options firmly on the table, as protests continue inside the country and back-channel communications signal a different tone from Tehran.

White House defends Venezuela energy clampdown

IANS | January 13, 2026 6:21 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The White House said that President Donald Trump has ordered strict controls on Venezuelan oil shipments, warning that only US-approved tankers will be allowed to operate and that unauthorized vessels will continue to be seized.

Trump pushes case for US control of Greenland

IANS | January 13, 2026 6:16 AM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) President Donald Trump believes the United States should acquire Greenland to prevent it from falling under the influence of rival powers, the White House said.

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz reaffirm commitment to strengthen defence and security cooperation

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:33 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation and deepening their military-to-military cooperation through joint exercises, training, and exchanges of senior officials, while noting with satisfaction regular reciprocal port calls by the naval ships of both countries.

Pakistan: Activists hold protest over labour leader's disappearance in Karachi

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:56 PM

Islamabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Activists held a protest after a young trade unionist went missing in Korangi Industrial Area in Pakistan's Karachi, with trade union leaders alleging that he was taken away by the police at the request of an influential industrialist since he had been speaking against forced retrenchment at an industrial unit, local media reported.

Child injured after explosion in Balochistan's Turbat

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:42 PM

Quetta, Jan 12 (IANS) A child was critically injured after an explosion in a pile of garbage in Turbat city of Pakistan's Balochistan, and authorities have started an investigation into the incident, local media reported.