Trump links China to tariffs, chip controls, and 'trillions' in US gains

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:54 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump cast China as a central factor in his administration's economic and national security strategy, arguing that tariffs, tightened technology rules, and new domestic manufacturing incentives had put the United States "in the hottest country anywhere in the world."

Mahhi Vij: I’ve always believed in karma

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:33 AM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Actress Mahhi Vij, who has reportedly parted ways with actor-TV host Jay Bhanushali, says she had been praying for the show Seher Hone Ko Hai and that she prayed for the chance to step out again to work, to meet new people and show her true potential.

Trump says Putin 'would like to end war' with Ukraine

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:28 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin "would like to end the war" in Ukraine, citing what he described as a "very good meeting" between Putin and two close Trump allies, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, in Moscow.

Lindsay Lohan: I’m a very positive person

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:27 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 4 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan is a "very positive person" and said that she's learned an important life lesson thanks to her husband Bader Shammas.

Rupee opens lower as FII outflows continue

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:12 AM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) The Indian rupee continued its sharp fall on Thursday, sliding 22 paise and remaining well above the 90-per-dollar mark amid weak global cues.

US Institute of Peace renamed 'Donald J Trump Institute of Peace'

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:11 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) The prestigious US Institute of Peace, a federal think-tank constituted by the US Congress, has been renamed as the 'Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace' -- a move the White House says will stand as a powerful marker of President Donald Trump's approach to global stability.

Experts warn US-India ties are at their 'lowest point' in 25 years

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:01 AM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) A panel of leading American strategic experts has cautioned that the United States and India are navigating one of the most fragile phases in their relationship in nearly a quarter century, with political mistrust, stalled trade talks and geopolitical pressures testing what has long been seen in Washington as a critical partnership in the Indo-Pacific.