US gas prices hit multi-year low as White House cites economic gains

US gas prices hit multi-year low as White House cites economic gains

The release added that average prices "have dipped below $3 per gallon in 37 states, below $2.75 per gallon in 22 states, and below $2.50 per gallon in five states." In some parts of the country, the drop has been even sharper, with Americans "finding [ing] gas below $2 per gallon at some stations in at least four states — with prices as low as $1.69 per gallon in Colorado." Dec 9, 2025
IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan as stability efforts advance

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan; total disbursements stand at $3.3bn

According to an official release, the IMF Executive Board completed the second review of Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review of its Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), unlocking "about US$1 billion" under the EFF and "about US$200 million" under the RSF. Total disbursements under the two arrangements now stand at "about $3.3 billion." Dec 9, 2025
Trump says Putin 'would like to end war' with Ukraine

Trump clears conditional NVIDIA H200 sales to China; Warren warns risk

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had "informed President Xi, of China, that the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China, and other Countries, under conditions that allow for continued strong National Security." He added that "President Xi responded positively!" Dec 9, 2025
Trump outlines sweeping 'America First' agenda in security strategy

Trump links tariffs to new farm aid, flags Indian rice imports

The President framed the new assistance as essential to stabilising the farm economy after what he repeatedly called inherited inflation and depressed commodity prices. "Farmers are an indispensable national asset, part of the backbone of America," he said, arguing that tariff leverage was central to his strategy for reviving US agriculture. Dec 9, 2025
IndiGo refunds Rs 827 crore to passengers; returns 4,500 bags amid stern govt warning

IndiGo refunds Rs 827 crore to passengers; returns 4,500 bags amid stern govt warning

"Today, we are all set to operate over 1,800 flights, connecting all stations that we operate to. We have optimised our operations and managed to reduce the number of cancellations which are being notified to customers in advance, and our on-time performance (OTP) has also improved to 91 per cent across the network," said the airline. Dec 8, 2025
China, Russia and India emerging economies  — important members of Global South: Beijing

China, Russia and India emerging economies — important members of Global South: Beijing

Addressing a regular press conference in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun expressed China's readiness to work with Russia and India to promote the development of bilateral ties. He also expressed China's willingness to work with India to view and handle bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective and promoting the stable development of bilateral ties. Dec 8, 2025
Three flights land safely at Hyderabad airport after bomb threats

Three flights land safely at Hyderabad airport after bomb threats

A bomb threat email was received at RGIA customer support for three flights coming from Kannur, Frankfurt, and Heathrow. Airport authorities activated standard safety protocols. All three flights landed safely, according to a statement from the airport authorities. Dec 8, 2025