US targets Iran crypto network over IRGC funds

IANS | September 18, 2026 11:14 AM

Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) The United States sanctioned an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange and its developer, alleging that the network helped transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

AI must stay under human control: Satya Nadella

IANS | September 18, 2026 10:57 AM

Seattle, Sep 18 (IANS) Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has said AI must remain under human control and called for international norms involving governments and technology companies, with an understanding between the United States and China as an essential starting point.