China-Pakistan axis weighs on India’s security: US report

IANS | December 26, 2025 8:40 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) China’s close military partnership with Pakistan is shaping India’s security environment, even as Beijing seeks to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with New Delhi, according to a new US Department of War report to Congress.

​US trade panel probes Pakistani dental exporters

IANS | December 26, 2025 7:00 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The US International Trade Commission has taken up a complaint that targets several Pakistan-based dental product exporters, opening the door to possible import bans on their goods in the American market.

US finds Indian capsule makers received subsidies, sets stage for duties

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:46 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The US Department of Commerce has issued a final affirmative determination that producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from India received countervailable subsidies, a finding that could lead to the imposition of countervailing duties on Indian exports pending a separate injury ruling by the US International Trade Commission (ITC).

​US H-1B rule shift alarms Indian tech workers, diaspora families

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:27 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) A sweeping change to the US H-1B visa selection process has triggered fresh anxiety among Indian technology professionals and Indian American families, after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally notified that future H-1B cap selections will be weighted based on wage levels rather than random lottery alone.

​Trump says US hit ISIS targets in Nigeria

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:21 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, describing the action as a direct response to escalating attacks on civilians.