US federal court upholds removal order against Indian national

IANS | December 17, 2025 7:50 AM

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) A US federal appeals court has denied a petition by an Indian national challenging a final administrative removal order issued by the Department of Homeland Security, ruling that alleged procedural errors did not cause him any prejudice.

US lawmakers cite expanding hybrid warfare risks across Europe

IANS | December 17, 2025 7:14 AM

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) Russia and China are waging an expanding campaign of “hybrid warfare” across Europe that threatens United States' interests, NATO unity and democratic institutions, US lawmakers and experts have said, noting a dangerous coordinated strategy that blends cyberattacks, sabotage, disinformation and economic coercion.

US aviation system under strain as modernization drive gains urgency, FAA tells Congress

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:57 AM

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) America’s aviation system is operating at unprecedented intensity, stretched by rising traffic, workforce shortages, and aging infrastructure, even as a sweeping modernisation effort gathers pace following last year’s deadly mid-air collision near Washington, senior US lawmakers and aviation officials said.

US officials flag South Asia-linked terror risks as homeland threats

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:36 AM

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) Senior US national security officials have told lawmakers that terrorist groups with roots in South Asia — particularly Pakistan- and Afghanistan-linked networks — continue to pose a direct and evolving threat to the United States.

Trump to address nation from White House today

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:26 AM

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he will deliver an address to the nation from the White House on Wednesday night, announcing the prime-time speech in a message posted on social media.