Trump turns Hanukkah reception into campaign-style defence of Israel

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:55 AM

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used a White House Hanukkah reception to deliver a campaign-style speech defending Israel, denouncing antisemitism, and touting what he described as his administration’s actions against Iran and Hamas, as an enthusiastic audience cheered, chanted slogans, and applauded familiar political refrains.

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.