​US trade panel probes Pakistani dental exporters

IANS | December 26, 2025 7:00 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The US International Trade Commission has taken up a complaint that targets several Pakistan-based dental product exporters, opening the door to possible import bans on their goods in the American market.

US finds Indian capsule makers received subsidies, sets stage for duties

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:46 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The US Department of Commerce has issued a final affirmative determination that producers and exporters of hard empty capsules from India received countervailable subsidies, a finding that could lead to the imposition of countervailing duties on Indian exports pending a separate injury ruling by the US International Trade Commission (ITC).

​US H-1B rule shift alarms Indian tech workers, diaspora families

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:27 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) A sweeping change to the US H-1B visa selection process has triggered fresh anxiety among Indian technology professionals and Indian American families, after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally notified that future H-1B cap selections will be weighted based on wage levels rather than random lottery alone.

​Trump says US hit ISIS targets in Nigeria

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:21 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, describing the action as a direct response to escalating attacks on civilians.

Cardi B celebrates 1st Christmas as mom of 4 kids

IANS | December 26, 2025 12:54 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 26 (IANS) Rapper Cardi B is ringing in her first Christmas as a mom of 4. The rapper, 33, shared a series of photos on her Instagram as she celebrated the Christmas season surrounded by family, including her four kids, daughter Kulture, 7, son Wave, 4, daughter Blossom, 15 months, and her 7-week-old newborn son, whose name has not yet been revealed.

Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend John Robertson dies aged 72

IANS | December 25, 2025 11:25 PM

London, Dec 25 (IANS) John Robertson, a star performer for Nottingham Forest and Scotland legend who was a hugely important part of the great Forest team that under Brian Clough, has died at the age of 72. He was suffering from a long illness and died peacefully at home on Christmas morning with his family by his side.