Trump threatens BBC lawsuit, says he urged Xi on Jimmy Lai's release

IANS | December 16, 2025 7:36 AM

Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he plans to file a lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of using artificial intelligence to falsely attribute statements to him, while also revealing that he has personally urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider the release of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.

First snowfall cloaks BAPS Akshardham temple in New Jersey

IANS | December 16, 2025 6:55 AM

Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) The first snowfall of the season brought a quiet, wintry stillness to the majestic Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, as fresh snow covered the sprawling marble temple complex and its surrounding courtyards.

Trump classifies fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction

IANS | December 16, 2025 6:43 AM

Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, as he called the synthetic opioid a grave national security threat and vowed intensified action against trafficking networks fueling the crisis.

Trump says Russia, Ukraine closer to peace after Berlin talks

IANS | December 16, 2025 6:25 AM

Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) Expressing cautious optimism that months of fighting could be brought to an end, US President Donald Trump said that negotiations aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war were moving closer to a breakthrough following extensive talks with European leaders and Ukrainian officials in Berlin.

Russia and Ukraine edging toward deal on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: US official

IANS | December 15, 2025 11:32 PM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine are moving closer to an understanding on the future of the critical Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the White House said Monday, adding this is part of the detailed discussions in Berlin on restoring operations at the facility as part of broader peace talks.

US touts 'Article Five-like' guarantees in Ukraine peace talks in Berlin

IANS | December 15, 2025 10:53 PM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) The US said on Monday that the Berlin peace talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war made significant progress, with a "very, very strong security package", including "Article Five-like security guarantees", emerging as the core element of a potential agreement.