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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicUnited States

Topic: United States

US Senate approves Trump’s plans for $9 bn cut to foreign aid, public broadcasting

Trump and many of his fellow Republicans believe that spending on public broadcasting ‘unnecessary’ and have frequently accused its news coverage of anti-right bias.

US House of Representatives clear procedural hurdles on crypto legislation

The move paves way for first federal law in US for digital assets. The legislation aims to establish a federal framework for stablecoins, making it a watershed victory for crypto industry.

Canadians who see US as threat tripled since 2019, finds Pew survey

Among countries naming the US as the most important ally were Israel, South Korea, Japan, Canada and the UK.

Months after mass deportations by Trump 2.0, ED raids in Punjab, Haryana find dunki rackets still thriving

ED raided 7 locations in Punjab & Haryana. It found several illegalities including firms operating under pseudo names. Some firms ran legal business as well as ‘dunki route’ syndicate.

South Korea, Japan, US conduct air drill, involving US strategic bomber for the first time

3 countries agree to maintain a strong deterrence against North Korea and strengthen cooperation in shipbuilding and critical minerals.

US revokes ‘terror’ label for Syria President-led HTS. What it means for diplomatic landscape in West Asia

Ahmed al-Sharaa led HTS, considered a jihadist group for years. Now, he has replaced Assad as Syria’s new president. And he is making the US and Europe shift their course.

Pakistan developing a nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile, US concerned, says report

Citing US intelligence sources, the Foreign Affairs report states that if Pakistan acquires an ICBM, 'Washington will have no choice but to treat the country as a nuclear adversary'.

Iran attacks US base in Qatar in retaliation, Doha says all missiles intercepted

Iranian armed forces target Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar. US air defence system is reported to have been activated at Ain Al-Assad Airbase in Western Iraq as well.

How escalation in Iran-Israel tensions could hit Indian govt’s ongoing Chabahar port expansion work

India Ports Global Limited had signed a 10-year long term contract with Iran’s Port and Maritime Organization in May 2024 to develop the Chabahar port.

Iran’s encounter with ‘regime change’ in 1953 & how the board is set this time around

America's open support for Israel's war against Iran is similar to its support in the 1950s for an operation initially ideated by the UK, experts say.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.