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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicThe New York Times

Topic: The New York Times

‘Decades long method of lying,’ Trump to sue NYT for defamation

In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said he will file a $15 billion defamation and libel suit against the newspaper, calling it a 'mouthpiece' for the Democratic Party.

How China found validation in India-Pakistan conflict, and the high stakes world of political comedy

Global media also writes on 'Heart Lamp' by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, which won 2025 International Booker Prize, while William Dalrymple discusses Silk Road in an interview.

Indian news agency ANI sues OpenAI for unsanctioned content use in AI training

ANI is the latest news organisation globally to take OpenAI to court following lawsuits in the US by newspapers including The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune.

Global media divided on India’s economic heft, ‘pities Indian pollsters’ for getting exit polls wrong

International media is also keeping an eye on Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s upcoming visit to Pakistan, but doesn’t have very high hopes for thawing of bilateral ties.

How global media is seeing Modi’s Kyiv visit, from calling it ‘balancing act’ to a ‘placating’ agenda

International media also highlights how Indian women are often 'left to bear the burden of their own safety' and the thousands of deaths caused by lightning strikes in rural India.

Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed by bomb smuggled into Tehran guest house 2 months ago, reports NYT

Upon confirmation that Ismail Haniyeh was in his room, explosive was detonated remotely at 2 am local time. The guest house in Tehran is run and protected by Islamic revolutionary guards.

China an ‘unavoidable’ focus for New Delhi, foreign policy as poll talking point — global lens on India

Just days before world's largest elections begin, the world's eyes are firmly set on India — be its economy, or assertive foreign policy.

How New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI & Microsoft adds to AI regulation debate

Case could test legal boundaries of AI in the US and set precedents for wider world at a time when the technology’s explosive growth is outpacing most regulatory regimes, including India's

‘India don dey Moon now’: How world media reported Chandrayaan-3, from Pidgin to Queen’s English

From highlighting the confidence of ISRO scientists behind Chandrayaan-3 to talking about India's deep tradition of science, global media is abuzz with the success of the lunar mission.

Over 250 retired judges & officials write to President, seek action against ‘traitors’ NewsClick

This follows a New York Times report alleging that NewsClick received funding from a China-linked American millionaire Neville Roy Singham. The news portal's X account has been suspended.

On Camera

New labour codes can change the harsh reality of gig work

Employers and customers need to understand that gig workers are as much workers as factory workers or farm labourers, and that they are not miscreants.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.