US Senator warns foreign-made generics may put families at risk

IANS | December 18, 2025 7:42 AM

Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) Warning of the United States’ heavy dependence on foreign-made generic drugs, many sourced from India and China, an influential senator cautioned that American families may be at risk from the medicines in their homes.

Pax Silica signals US shift from chips to full AI stack: Officials

IANS | December 18, 2025 7:18 AM

Washington, Dec 18, (IANS) The United States has signalled a strategic shift from a narrow focus on semiconductor chips to securing the entire artificial intelligence (AI) stack, including data centres, energy, critical minerals, and global supply chains, through its newly launched Pax Silica initiative, senior US officials said.

US says India remains 'key partner' despite not joining Pax Silica

IANS | December 18, 2025 6:41 AM

Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) The United States has underlined that India remains a "highly strategic potential partner" on supply chain security and advanced technologies, even though New Delhi was not part of the inaugural Pax Silica Summit, a new US-led initiative focused on securing the global silicon and semiconductor supply chain.

Protests in Kazakhstan, other nations showcase broader regional attention to China’s external activities: Report

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:11 PM

Tashkent, Dec 17 (IANS) Several Asian nations have recently witnessed protests related to various issues involving China, sparking discussions regarding cross-border practices and their implications for international relations. The protests in Kazakhstan, Nepal, the Philippines, and other countries showcase broader regional attention to China’s external activities, a report has stated.