India to Pakistan: Will counter terrorism ‘with all its might’

IANS | December 16, 2025 8:51 AM

United Nations, Dec 16 (IANS) In a strong and stinging rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate, India served a notice to Pakistan that it will not tolerate Islamabad’s terrorism and will counter it “with all its might”.

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.