Amazon's 'accidental' layoff mail sparks fresh fears of job cuts at AWS

IANS | January 28, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) An internal Amazon Web Services (AWS) email, seemingly sent by mistake referencing “organizational changes,” heightened speculation that US tech giant Amazon may announce another round of layoffs, though employees were already expecting one despite no official announcement.

Trump confirms US armada moving toward Iran

IANS | January 28, 2026 10:08 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump said a large US naval force is moving toward the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, adding that Washington hopes military force will not be needed but is prepared if diplomacy fails.

Trump courts diners, touts prices, and edges closer to campaign trail

IANS | January 28, 2026 10:00 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump, during his Iowa trip, stopped at a restaurant, shook hands, and spoke with diners as he repeated his core campaign themes on falling prices, border enforcement, and crime in a burst of campaign-trail color ahead of the midterm elections.

Abraham completes Aston Villa return from Besiktas

IANS | January 28, 2026 9:56 AM

London, Jan 28 (IANS) England striker Tammy Abraham has completed a move back to Aston Villa from Besiktas, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League title contenders.