Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

03 Mar

Lebanon Sinks Deeper into Conflict as Hezbollah and Israel Escalate Cross-Border Warfare

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGeopolitics, Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon conflict, West Asia

Beirut (Rajeev Sharma) — Lebanon has been drawn further into a devastating regional war as Hezbollah and Israeli forces exchange their most intense strikes in decades. The escalation follows a series of coordinated U.S. and Israeli military operations across West Asia, which have triggered a massive retaliatory response from Iranian-backed groups. Over the last 48 hours, the border region has transformed into a full-scale battleground. Hezbollah has launched a barrage of rockets and drones targeting military installations in northern Israel, while the Israeli Air Force has conducted extensive retaliatory sorties against suspected missile launch sites and command centers deep within…

03 Mar

Global Oil Markets Shaken: Gas Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaGas prices, inflation, Middle East conflict, Oil market, Strait of Hormuz

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian motorists are facing immediate pressure at the pumps this week as North American oil markets react to a significant escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Following a joint military operation by the U.S. and Israel against Iran on Saturday, concerns over the stability of global energy supply chains have sent crude prices on a volatile upward trajectory. The primary focus for market analysts is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow yet vital waterway on Iran's southern border. Currently, approximately 20 per cent of the world's crude oil passes through this chokepoint. Over the weekend, several…

03 Mar

Stronach Sexual Assault Trial: Final Complainant Delivers Harrowing Testimony

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaFrank Stronach, Legal news, Ontario Superior Court, Sexual assault trial

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The high-profile sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach reached a critical juncture Monday as the final complainant provided a chilling account of an alleged encounter in the early 1980s. The witness, now in her late 60s, testified to a sense of total helplessness during an incident at Stronach’s waterfront apartment. The woman recounted a vivid and traumatic detail, stating she would never forget the sound of her pantyhose being ripped until only the waistband remained. She testified that she lay on a cot sobbing quietly while the businessman penetrated her, fearing that any further resistance would…

03 Mar

Carney Touches Down in Sydney to Bolster Canada-Australia Trade and Defence Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsAustralia, Defence, Geopolitics, Mark Carney, Trade

Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Australia for a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at deepening bilateral collaboration in trade and national security. The Prime Minister landed in Sydney midday Tuesday local time (Monday evening in Canada), marking the start of a multi-city tour through the Commonwealth partner nation. The visit comes at a pivotal time for Indo-Pacific relations. Carney is scheduled to engage with prominent business leaders in Sydney before travelling to the capital, Canberra, on Thursday. In a rare honour for a visiting head of government, he is slated to address the Australian Parliament, where…

03 Mar

PV Sindhu returns safely to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai amid Israel-Iran tensions

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Rajeev Sharma :- India’s leading badminton player PV Sindhu has reached home safely after facing unexpected travel disruption in Dubai due to flight cancellations linked to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The two-time Olympic medallist was en route to the United Kingdom to participate in the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships when her journey was interrupted. Dubai International Airport, where she had a scheduled transit halt, witnessed flight suspensions amid security concerns triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Sharing an update with her followers on X (formerly Twitter), PV Sindhu confirmed that she has…

03 Mar

Middle East crisis: Air India brings back 149 stranded passengers from Dubai amid Israel-Iran tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India News

Rajeev Sharma :- Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Air India on Tuesday operated a special flight from Dubai, bringing 149 stranded passengers back to New Delhi. The airline confirmed that flight AI916D landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 10.58 am IST. The aircraft, bearing registration VT-EDC, carried Indian nationals who had been unable to return due to the volatile situation in the Middle East. An Air India spokesperson described the service as the first evacuation-related flight operated by an Indian carrier in view of the ongoing regional crisis. The airline said the move was part of its…

03 Mar

Netanyahu Promises Finite Military Campaign as Regional Tensions Spread

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsBenjamin Netanyahu

Jerusalem (Rajeev Sharma): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that the expanding confrontation with Iran will be swift and purposeful, dismissing fears of a protracted war in the Middle East. In a televised appearance on Hannity, Netanyahu said the joint efforts of Israel and the United States are aimed at delivering a decisive shift in regional security dynamics. “We are not entering an endless cycle of conflict,” he stated, framing the operation as a strategic move intended to create conditions for longer-term stability. The remarks come amid sustained military exchanges between Israeli and Iranian forces, with Washington playing a…

03 Mar

Drone Strike on US Mission in Saudi Capital Deepens Regional Crisis; Trump Hints at Swift Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Riyadh

Riyadh/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A drone assault on the United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital has further inflamed the already volatile standoff between Washington and Tehran, with US President Donald Trump declaring that America’s countermeasure would be known “very soon.” Speaking in an interview with NewsNation, Trump suggested that a firm response was in the works following the attack on the diplomatic compound in Riyadh and the deaths of American service members during the ongoing conflict with Iran. While he stopped short of detailing the course of action, his remarks signaled that Washington is preparing to escalate its stance. Saudi…

02 Mar

UNESCO Condemns Deadly Missile Strike on Girls’ School in Iran as “Grave Violation” of International Law

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsConflict, Education, International Law, Iran, Minab, School, students, UNESCO, West Asia

Paris/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday, March 2, 2026, expressed profound alarm over the devastating impact of the ongoing military escalation in West Asia on educational institutions. The agency issued a stern warning that attacks on schools constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law following a catastrophic missile strike on a girls’ primary school in southern Iran. Preliminary reports from the city of Minab indicate that the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people, with some estimates citing a toll as high…

02 Mar

Trump Warns Iran Conflict Could Last Weeks as Death Toll Reaches 555 on Day Three

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAli Larijani, Donald Trump, Fighter jets, Iran war, Israel, Khamenei, Kuwait, Middle East, US military, White House

Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— The military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its third day on Monday, March 2, 2026, with US President Donald Trump stating that the war could persist for four to five weeks. Speaking from the White House, Trump emphasized that the American military possesses the capacity for even longer operations if necessary, adding that the United States has not yet deployed its full military might. In a warning to Tehran, the President remarked that the "largest attack" is yet to come, even as coalition forces continue large-scale operations across Iranian territory. The humanitarian impact…