Chinese access to US labs draws Senate scrutiny

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) Two senior Republican senators have urged the Trump administration to curb Chinese nationals' access to America's national laboratories, warning that the practice exposes sensitive research and advanced technologies to potential exploitation by Beijing.

US sanctions Cambodia-linked network over global scam operations

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) The United States imposed sanctions on a network linked to a Cambodia-based criminal organisation accused of running large-scale online fraud operations that have targeted Americans and laundered illicit proceeds through companies across Asia and beyond.

Trump touts Iran deal, jobs during Pennsylvania visit

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:20 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used a visit to a Mack Trucks manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania to defend his tariff policies, promote his administration's economic record and claim progress in efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

PM Modi thanks Qatar Amir for condolences on Ras Laffan accident

IANS | June 23, 2026 11:48 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.

Trump administration backs USD 17.5 billion plan for nuclear revival

IANS | June 23, 2026 9:11 PM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled a USD 17.5 billion financing programme aimed at rebuilding the US nuclear supply chain and accelerating construction of 10 new large-scale nuclear reactors, marking one of the most ambitious efforts in decades to revive America's commercial nuclear industry.

India and Kenya discuss strengthening climate action cooperation

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:55 PM

Nairobi, June 23 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, on Tuesday held a meeting with the country's Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry discussing strengthening of cooperation in the field of climate action.

Pakistan’s Africa outreach falters as Saudi Arabia withdraws financial support: Report

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:52 PM

Islamabad, June 23 (IANS) The collapse of the arms deal with Sudan marked a strategic setback for Islamabad's efforts to convert Islamic solidarity, defence exports and regional partnerships into enduring influence in Africa. The development underscores that while Pakistan’s ambitions on the continent are growing, its realisation remains constrained by economic fragility, reliance on external financing and the evolving priorities of the key allies, a report has stated.