China agent gets four years in US jail

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:10 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) A California-based political operative has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for acting as a covert agent of the People’s Republic of China and influencing local US politics.

US House passes bill targeting China over Taiwan

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:01 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would push to exclude China from major international financial institutions if Beijing poses an immediate threat to Taiwan.

US calls India Indo-Pacific anchor

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:54 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The United States called India the anchor of South Asia and the western Indo-Pacific, as the Trump administration outlined an “America first” strategy built on trade deals, defence cooperation, and targeted investment across the region.

Trump floats renaming Penn Station, Dulles Airport

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming major infrastructure sites after himself and defended his stance on control of a US-Canada bridge project.