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On December 19, 2025, Donald Trump made major announcements on healthcare costs and the U.S. economy. From the White House, President Trump unveiled a voluntary agreement with nine leading pharmaceutical companies to reduce prescription drug prices under a “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) model. The deal aligns U.S. Medicaid and cash-payer prices with the lowest rates charged in other developed nations. The agreement includes Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech (Roche), Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis, and Sanofi. Building on earlier 2025 agreements covering weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound, Trump also announced the launch of the TrumpRX website to track progress and pricing transparency. #Trump #DrugPrices #HealthcareReform #BigPharma #MFNModel #PrescriptionDrugs #Medicaid #USHealthcare #TrumpRX #PharmaDeal #LowerDrugCosts #WhiteHouse #USPolitics #Economy #HealthPolicy ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

President Donald Trump delivers a 90-minute address at the Rocky Mount Event Center in North Carolina, outlining his administration’s economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The speech highlights a proposed $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” for military service members, sharp reductions in prescription drug prices, falling gasoline costs following a declared energy emergency, and sweeping tax relief measures including no tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security for seniors. Trump also announces an executive order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug, claims inflation has stopped, addresses rising unemployment, and frames the economy as poised for a major boom while criticizing the previous administration. #DonaldTrump #TrumpSpeech #USEconomy #WarriorDividend #GasPrices #TaxRelief #MidtermElections #EconomicPolicy #Inflation #EnergyEmergency #PrescriptionDrugs #MarijuanaPolicy #USPolitics #NorthCarolina #WhiteHouse ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed over 3,000 members of the Indian diaspora, including 700+ students, at the “Maitri Parv” community event in Muscat, marking the conclusion of his two-day official visit to Oman and celebrating 70 years of India–Oman diplomatic relations. In his address, PM Modi congratulated the Indian community on the golden jubilee of Indian schools in Oman, urged youth to dream big and innovate boldly, and highlighted India’s global leadership in digital payments through UPI. He invited students to join ISRO’s YUVIKA programme, spoke about the India–Oman Space Portal and progress in the Gaganyaan mission, and celebrated UNESCO’s recognition of Diwali as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to the welfare of Indians abroad and defined “Maitri Parv” as a symbol of Maritime heritage, Aspirations, Innovation, Trust & Technology, Respect, and Inclusive growth. #PMModi #MaitriParv #IndiaOman #IndianDiaspora #ModiInOman #DigitalIndia #UPI #ISRO #Gaganyaan #YUVIKA #DiwaliUNESCO #IndianStudents #GlobalIndia #Diplomacy #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

On December 18, 2025, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conferred the Order of Oman (First Class)—the nation’s highest civilian honour—on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Muscat. The award recognises PM Modi’s exceptional contribution to strengthening India–Oman relations and his visionary leadership. The conferment coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations. This marks PM Modi’s 29th international state honour since 2014 and a significant Gulf milestone, as he has now received the highest honours from five of the six Gulf countries. The Order of Oman has previously been awarded to distinguished global leaders, including Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, and Emperor Akihito of Japan. #PMModi #Oman #OrderOfOman #IndiaOmanRelations #DiplomaticMilestone #GulfDiplomacy #InternationalHonour #ModiInOman #GlobalLeadership #IndiaGulf #ForeignPolicy #Muscat #BilateralTies #StateHonour #WorldLeaders ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

On December 22, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to attend a major announcement by President Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, alongside the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy. While much attention followed Rubio’s nearly two-hour year-end press conference on December 19, recent remarks highlight key diplomatic priorities. Rubio expressed hope for a renewed Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, urged adherence to a Trump-brokered agreement, and addressed balancing U.S. relations with Japan while engaging China without provocation. He reaffirmed national interest as the core of U.S. foreign policy, described foreign aid as a strategic tool, discussed mediation efforts in Ukraine, Sudan, and the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, and voiced skepticism over Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. #MarcoRubio #USForeignPolicy #TrumpAdministration #GlobalDiplomacy #AsiaPacific #ThailandCambodia #USJapan #USChina #WorldPolitics #USStateDepartment #InternationalRelations #ForeignAid #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty addressed the media in Cairo after the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum. The ministers reviewed progress on the Gaza peace plan, including humanitarian access and the reopening of the Rafah crossing. They highlighted deepening Russia–Africa cooperation ahead of the 2026 summit, a 12% rise in Russia–Egypt trade, and flagship projects such as the Dabaa nuclear power plant and the Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Talks also covered expanded tourism and flights, and regional developments in Sudan, Libya, and the Ukrainian crisis, underscoring shared views on international law and opposition to neocolonial practices. #Lavrov #EgyptRussia #GazaPeacePlan #RussiaAfrica #CairoPressConference #RafahCrossing #DabaaNuclear #SuezCanalZone #MiddleEastDiplomacy #AfricaSummit #GlobalPolitics #HumanitarianAid #TourismFlights #TradeGrowth #InternationalRelations ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a joint press conference in Cairo on December 19, 2025, ahead of the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum. The talks covered progress on major bilateral projects, including the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The ministers addressed the Gaza conflict and regional stability, outlining Egypt’s push for the next phase of a peace plan, humanitarian access, and de-escalation. Lavrov briefed Egypt on diplomatic developments linked to the Ukraine crisis and praised Cairo’s balanced position. Discussions also focused on strengthening Russia–Africa cooperation, trade, investment, and reforms to global governance institutions to enhance African representation. #Lavrov #EgyptRussia #GazaCrisis #UkraineConflict #RussiaAfrica #CairoTalks #MiddleEastPolitics #GlobalDiplomacy #ElDabaa #MultipolarWorld #UNReform #AfricaPartnership #ForeignMinisters #PeaceEfforts #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

Romanian President Nicușor Dan delivered a national briefing after the European Council meeting in Brussels on December 18, 2025. He reaffirmed Romania’s alignment with core European Union priorities while outlining key national interests. Dan confirmed support for the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement, noting safeguard clauses to protect European markets. On security, he warned that Russia will remain a long-term threat, stressing permanent readiness on the Eastern Flank and faster operationalization of EU and NATO defense programs. He reiterated firm backing for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction, supported continued sanctions pressure, and highlighted the need for a strong post-2027 EU budget to boost competitiveness while preserving cohesion and agriculture. Dan also reflected on EU governance debates, calling them lengthy but democratically vital. #Romania #NicusorDan #EuropeanCouncil #EUSummit #EUMercosur #EUTrade #EasternFlank #NATOSecurity #UkraineSupport #EUSanctions #EUDefense #EUCompetitiveness #EUbudget #Brussels #Geopolitics ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU