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Trump adviser warns China closing AI gap, presses Congress for action
Washington: White House science adviser Michael Kratsios has warned that China is rapidly narrowing America’s lead in artificial intelligence, urging Congress to move swiftly on legislation, funding and infrastructure to preserve US…
- World
US warns cyber war already underway
Washington: The United States is already engaged in an active and escalating cyber conflict with its adversaries, senior American lawmakers have warned, cautioning that attacks on critical infrastructure and national systems are…
- World
Crackdown on demonstrators in Iran protests killed at least 4029, activists say
Dubai: A crackdown on demonstrators taking part in nationwide protests in Iran killed at least 4,029 people, activists said Tuesday, January 20. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency offered the toll,…
- Middle East
Analysts warn that Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks
Vienna: In the wake of spiralling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the internal upheaval affecting the Iranian theocracy could carry nuclear…
- Middle East
Iranian President warns strikes on Khamenei would lead to ‘all-out war’
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be considered a declaration of “all-out war” against the Iranian nation, following a sharp exchange of rhetoric…
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New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across US, Canada
Massachusetts: After a sharp uptick in flu cases in mid-December 2025, flu activity across the US and Canada remains high. Although cases are trending downward in Canada as of Jan. 9, 2026,…
- Middle East
Iraqi forces take over key base following US withdrawal
Baghdad: US forces have fully withdrawn from an air base in western Iraq in implementation of an agreement with the Iraqi government, Iraqi officials said Saturday, January 17. Washington and Baghdad agreed…
- Health
India ranks second globally in diabetes cases with 90 million adults: Study
New Delhi: At 90 million, India ranked second in the number of adults living with diabetes in 2024. China was first at 148 million and the US ranked third at 39 million,…
- India
Congress takes swipe at Modi govt over US-Pak military exercise
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday, January 17, took a swipe at the Modi government and said the joint training exercise by American and pakistani troops was “yet another blow to the…
- Pakistan
US, Pakistani troops conclude joint training exercise ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’
Islamabad: American and Pakistani troops concluded joint training at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi during exercise “Inspired Gambit 2026”. Training exercises like this between the US and Pakistan strengthen our long-standing…
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Trump warns of tariffs for countries opposing US Greenland bid
Copenhagen: US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland, a message that came as a bipartisan Congressional delegation sought…
- World
Indian businessman jailed in US for illegal export of aviation parts to Russia
Washington: A Delhi-based businessman has been sentenced to 30 months in US federal prison for conspiring to illegally export controlled aviation components from Oregon to Russia, violating American export control laws, the…
- Middle East
Kurdish-led forces to pull back from disputed zone in Syria
Deir Hafer The leader of Kurdish-led forces in Syria announced Friday that they will withdraw from a contested area in northern Syria, potentially heading off a major clash with government forces. The…
- World
Ukrainian, US teams to hold next round of talks on January 17
Kyiv: Ukrainian and US teams will hold another round of negotiations on Saturday, January 17, in Miami, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Olga Stefanishyna announced. The delegations are expected to refine agreements…
- India
Rupee declines 10 paise to 90.44 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee extended its weakening momentum for the third straight session, losing 10 paise to 90.44 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, January 16, weighed down by relentless…
