Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

22 Sep

Six Killed, Eight Injured in Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen’s Mokha

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SANAA, Yemen (Rajeev Sharma)— At least six people were killed and eight others injured after Saudi-led airstrikes hit the Red Sea port city of Mokha, according to reports from Yemen on Tuesday. The reported casualties included two children and a woman among those killed. A child and a woman were also reportedly among the injured. The figures have not been independently verified. The strikes come as Yemen faces renewed fighting involving the Houthi movement, which has expanded its presence along parts of the country's Red Sea coastline in recent weeks. Mokha, a strategically important port, has become a key point…

22 Sep

US Moves to Further Isolate Iran as Airline Sanctions Threaten Global Operations

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States is intensifying economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Iranian airlines could effectively lose access to international aviation services from September 23. Bessent said foreign companies that continue providing essential services to Iranian carriers could themselves face US sanctions. The warning covers services including aircraft refuelling, landing arrangements and ticket sales. The measures form part of Washington’s wider Operation Economic Outcast, which is aimed at restricting Iran’s access to international financial and commercial networks. The US Treasury had already announced sanctions targeting Iran’s remaining airlines and other entities connected to…

22 Sep

Hundreds of US Flights Disrupted After Construction Crew Damages Air Traffic Communications Line

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Air travel across parts of the northeastern United States was thrown into disarray on Monday after a telecommunications failure disrupted air traffic control operations, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays at several major airports. US officials said the outage was caused when an Amtrak construction crew accidentally damaged a fibre-optic line in New Jersey. The resulting communications failure forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to temporarily restrict flights at some of the busiest airports serving the New York and Philadelphia regions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said flights were beginning to resume at LaGuardia Airport and…

22 Sep

British Columbia Sues OpenAI in California Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

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Tumbler Ridge (Rajeev Sharma): The British Columbia government has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in California, seeking accountability over what provincial officials allege was the company’s failure to alert authorities about threatening activity on ChatGPT before the deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge earlier this year. Attorney General Niki Sharma announced the legal action Monday, saying the province wants answers over whether an intervention could have prevented the tragedy. The lawsuit is separate from legal cases already brought by victims’ families and other people affected by the attack. The February 10 shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby family…

22 Sep

One Held After Police Encounter in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Near Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police have apprehended one of the suspects in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a 17-year-old girl near the Kalkaji Temple area, following a brief exchange of fire with police. The incident was reported after a PCR call was received at around 8:45 p.m., with the information recorded under a daily diary entry. Police said the teenager had visited the Kalkaji Temple with another 17-year-old friend. According to the preliminary account provided by Delhi Police, the two girls went to Astha Kunj Park after visiting the temple. At around 7:30 p.m., three men allegedly approached…

22 Sep

Major US TV Networks Halt Donald Trump Coverage in Protest Over White House Press Restrictions

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A dispute between the White House and several major American news organisations has escalated, with members of the White House television pool suspending coverage of certain presidential events following restrictions placed on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The networks have also issued a joint statement defending press access and objecting to the administration’s decision to revoke the credentials of the three outlets. President Donald Trump announced the restrictions on Friday, accusing the organisations of publishing what he described as “fake news.” The affected outlets have challenged the decision in court, arguing that the White House cannot selectively…

22 Sep

White House Launches ‘TRUMP TV’, a 24/7 Digital Network for Administration Content

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The White House has announced the launch of “TRUMP TV,” a new digital broadcasting network designed to provide continuous access to presidential speeches, administration announcements and other official video content. The platform is intended to give viewers a direct way to follow developments from the Trump administration, with programming available around the clock. The service will feature speeches, public appearances, announcements and other selected content connected to the president and his administration. The launch marks a further expansion of the White House’s use of digital platforms to communicate directly with the public. Instead of relying entirely on…

22 Sep

Alberta Marks Consent Awareness Week with Focus on Safer Campuses and Communities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is marking its fourth annual Consent Awareness Week with a renewed focus on preventing sexual and gender-based violence and promoting safer campuses and communities across the province. Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall and Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of consent education, prevention initiatives and support for survivors. The ministers noted that the first six weeks of the academic year are considered a high-risk period for sexual violence, making the timing of Consent Awareness Week particularly significant as students return to post-secondary institutions and…

22 Sep

New Health Centre to Bring Expanded Care to Airdrie

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is partnering with Covenant Health to develop a new health centre in Airdrie that will expand access to urgent, primary, surgical and maternity care for residents of the rapidly growing community. The Airdrie Covenant Health Centre will bring together two major facilities: an Urgent Care and Birthing Centre and a Primary, Surgical and Ambulatory Care Centre. The project is intended to provide residents of Airdrie and surrounding communities with more health services closer to home. Airdrie’s population has grown from about 30,000 to more than 90,000 over the past two decades. The new centre is…

22 Sep

SURREY GEARS UP FOR MEGA FEST 2026: A FULL DAY OF SHOPPING, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Surrey (Richa Walia): Surrey is preparing for a major gathering on October 4 as Sathyam Musicals Inc. and Vanakkam Vancouver present Mega Fest 2026, an indoor trade show bringing together businesses, entrepreneurs, retailers, food vendors, artists, performers, families and visitors for a full day of shopping, cultural activities and entertainment. More than an indoor trade show, Mega Fest will bring business, shopping and entertainment together under one roof, providing participating businesses and entrepreneurs with an opportunity to showcase their products and services, introduce their brands to new customers and connect directly with consumers. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October…