Trump announces ‘Warrior Dividend’ checks for US military personnel

IANS | December 18, 2025 9:49 AM

Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced a special one-time “Warrior Dividend” payment for members of the American military, saying more than 1.45 million service personnel would receive $1,776 checks before Christmas as part of what he described as a broader economic and national security reset.

US bill seeks to expand tribal buffalo herds

IANS | December 18, 2025 9:43 AM

Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) Asserting that buffalo are essential to America’s heritage, two US lawmakers have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal support for Native American tribes that manage buffalo herds.

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

IANS | December 18, 2025 9:38 AM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Thursday, extending their losing streak to a fourth straight session, as negative cues from Asian markets weighed on investor sentiment.