Trump outlines sweeping 'America First' agenda in security strategy

Trump says US stopped 96% of drug flow, threatens action against traffickers

"We knocked out 96 per cent of the drugs coming in by water," Trump said at the White House. "Every one of those boats you see get shot down, you just saved 25,000 American lives." Trump said enforcement efforts were expanding beyond maritime routes. "Now we're starting by land, and by land is a lot easier," he said. Dec 13, 2025
Tariffs under Trump cut US trade deficit by over 35 per cent year-on-year

Tariffs under Trump cut US trade deficit by over 35 per cent year-on-year

US exports rose 6 per cent from a year earlier, reaching their second-highest value on record, the release said. Inflation-adjusted exports of consumer goods were described as the largest ever, underscoring what the administration portrayed as growing global demand for American-made products. Dec 13, 2025
US govt impersonation scam busted in Noida; Rs 1.88 crore recovered, 6 arrested

US govt impersonation scam busted in Noida; Rs 1.88 crore recovered, 6 arrested

During the period 2022-2025, the accused individuals operating under pseudonymous identities of US Government officials from Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), FBI and Social Security Administration (SSA), conspired to target US victims by threatening them that their Social Security Numbers (SSN) had been used for money laundering and drug deliveries and that all of their assets would be freezed. Dec 12, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty extend gains as metal stocks rally

Sentiment also improved after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday to discuss strengthening economic ties, as both countries continue working toward a trade agreement. Dec 12, 2025
IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

In a report issued Thursday after the IMF Executive Board completed the second review of Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the Fund said it has approved an immediate disbursement of about $1 billion under the EFF and around $200 million under the RSF. Dec 12, 2025