US banking overhaul draws fierce Senate debate

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:39 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US banking regulators defended sweeping efforts to recalibrate capital rules and formalise crypto oversight as senators clashed over Basel reforms, political “debanking” and consumer safeguards in a hearing with global implications for capital flows and digital finance.

US backs Pakistan as border fighting with Taliban escalates

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:38 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The United States (US) has backed Pakistan’s right to defend itself against Taliban attacks, even as border fighting escalated between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban, with President Donald Trump praising Pakistan’s leadership and a State Department spokesperson telling IANS that Washington supports Pakistan’s right to self-defence.

Trump orders halt to Anthropic use

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to immediately stop using technology from the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, escalating a public clash over the military use of advanced AI systems.

Harvard University apologises over Sanskrit post

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Harvard University’s Department of South Asian Studies has apologised for posting what it described as an “insensitive image” related to its Sanskrit programme, following criticism from sections of the Hindu community.

Bill Clinton says he ‘saw nothing’ at deposition on Epstein

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:08 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Former US President Bill Clinton told House lawmakers that he had “no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and insisted he "saw nothing and I did nothing wrong" during his association with the disgraced financier.

India–US ties expand across states, sectors

IANS | February 28, 2026 7:49 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Indian diplomats and senior US leaders held a series of meetings this week across the United States, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic cooperation.